Euphonium with mouthpiece in situPatent Clear Bore contesting Model Class A Exhibition Prize Medals Awarded to J. Higham Ltd. Makers 127 Strangeways Manchester England 58524 Lyons Sole Agenteuphonium, musical instrument

Played by Harry Henderson, a member of the Wandin Brass Band. Harry Henderson was the Grandson of Henry and Martha Sebire.Brass Euphonium or Tenor Hornbrass musical instruments

Black and white photo of a group of musicians. They have various wind instruments and a bass drum. Written on the back: Instruments. L - R. clarinet - cornet - cornet - B flat saxhorn - E flat saxhorn - euphonium - euphonium - circular bass. In front of Victoria Hotel Tanunda. Date not known. At gathering of Odd fellows.photo, group, musicians, peter ellis collection, victoria hotel tanunda, odd fellows

Came into donor's possession some time ago. When the band was due to sale for the UK , the treasurer absconded with all the monies and the tour was cancelled. Hence the unused letter. Subsequently, William Partington conducted bands Australia- wide. He played the euphonium excellently. Donor is the niece of William Partington Letter from Dame Nellie Melba whilst in Sydney to Sir Daniel Godfrey, Bandmaster in England. This was to introduce the donor's uncle , William Partington, who was conductor of the Australian Imperial Band. Letter handwritten in black ink on cream peper. Address and telephone numbers printed at the top of the letter. Accompanying envelope has address handwritten on the front "Sir Daniel Godfrey Bournemouth" Address of sender is printed on the reverse and date handwritten in pencil "1924" australian imperial band, dame nellie melba, sir daniel godfrey, william partington

Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band, Frank Wright Conductor. Winners of B. Grade South Street Championship and quickstep. 2nd A grade quickBlack and white photograph of the Ballarat Soldiers' Memorial Band, posing in uniform and with instruments outside the Ranger barracks (Later used as Dan Murphy's Ballarat)Richards & Co Ballarat in lower right corner .2) Verso in pencil "Ballarat Soldiers Memorial Band. Frank Wright Conductor. Winners B Grade South St Championship and quickstep 2nd A grade quickstep and 2nd a grade aggregate. October 1932. Absent solo euphonium Bert Harding, cornet Vernon Hallfrank wright, south street competitions, ballarat soldiers memorial band, bert harding, vernon hall

Event, Souvenir Programme of Grand Concert to Welcome Reverend Brother Justinian Assistant-General of the Marist Brothers by the Combined Marist Colleges of Victoria at the Hawthorn Town Hall 8th October 1952.There was 14 official areas to the program, The Marist Brother's High School Band, Bendigo , performed Band Recital; Cornet Solo; Euphonium Solo.C.G.Meehan & Co P/L, Wynyard St, South Melbourne.event, entertainment, marist bros college

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 33 Parts Concert Band Instrumentation Quick March Key Signature: Eb Major Instrumentation: Piccolo Db 1st Flute 2nd & 3rd Flutes Oboes Eb Clarinet 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd Bb Clarinet Alto Clarinet Bass Clarinet Bassoons Soprano Saxophone Alto Saxophone Tenor Saxophone Baritone Saxophone 1st & 2nd Tenors 1st & 2nd Bb Trumpets Eb Cornet Solo or 1st Bb Cornet 2nd Bb Cornet 1st & 2nd Horns 3rd & 4th Horns 1st & 2nd Trombones 3rd & 4th Trombones 3rd & 4th Bb Basses or 3rd & 4th Trombones (Treble Clef) Euphoniums/Baritone (Treble Clef) Euphoniums (Bass Clef) Basses Drums HarpOn envelope: QM37. Q27, 328 (crossed out). Stamped on the reverse of each card: Australian Broadcasting Commission *Sydney*, Charles Godfrey. Printed on parts: To the American Legion. Lieut. Com. U.S.N.R.F.brass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born in 1901. He lived at Laura Villa, and attended Smeaton State School. His father William was a gold miner and his mother's name was Sarah. Their family won many singing and instrumental awards. Frank was tutored by Percy Code and was awarded a gold medal for the highest marks in the ALCM examinations in the British Colonies at the age of seventeen years. He became the Australian Open Cornet Champion by the age of eighteen. A year later, Frank conducted the City of Ballarat Band, and later the Ballarat Soldiers’ Memorial Band. He formed the Frank Wright Frisco Band and Frank Wright and his Coliseum Orchestra. These bands won many South Street awards, and Frank as conductor won many awards in the Australian Band Championship contest. In 1933 Frank Wright sailed to England to conduct the famous St Hilda’s Band and was later appointed Musical Director of the London County Council, where he organized many amazing concerts in parks, in and around the London district. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and conducted at the Guildhall of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. The Frank Wright Medal at the Royal South Street competition is awarded to an individual recognized as making an outstanding contribution to brass music in Australia.Black and white photograph postcard of a brass band marching and playing their instruments. The band is the City of Ballarat "A" Grade Band and the place is City Oval Ballarat. The occasion is the 1920 South Street Competition. The conductor is Percy Cole, Solo Cornet is Frank Wright, the Solo Trombone is Jack Shakles, the Solo Euphonium is Lary Sheehan, the Soprano is Harry Black and the Solo Horn is Lewis Thomas.Written in pen on the back - Information about who, what and where the band were playing. Also included were the pieces played.frank wright, percy cole, jack shakles, lary sheehan, harry black, lewis thomas, city of ballarat a grade band, brass bands, cornet

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 27 Parts concert band instrumentation + numerous uncut cards Quick March Key Signature: Bb Major Instrumentation: Oboe Solo & 1st Bb Clarinets 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd Bb Clarinet Bassoon 1st Eb Alto Saxophone 2nd Eb Alto Saxophone Bb Tenor Saxophone Eb Baritone Saxophone 1st Eb Horn 2nd Eb Horn Solo Bb Cornet 1st Bb Cornet 2nd Bb Cornet 3rd Bb Cornet 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Euphonium (Treble Clef) Euphonium (Bass Clef) Basses Side Drum Bass Drum & Cymbal Uncut March Cards: Concert Flute & Piccolo Db Flute & Piccolo Eb Alto Clarinet Bb Bass Clarinet 3rd Horn in Eb 4th Horn in Eb and doubles of above list.On envelope: QM132, ...in the Park (Joseph Bergeim), .. alance of Parts in Southland, See Mr. Whaite, Q345brass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 34 parts concert band instrumentation Quick March Key Signature: Bb Major Instrumentation: Solo Bb Cornet (with Conductor pencilled) Eb Flute & Piccolo Oboes Eb Clarinets 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd & 4th Bb Clarinets 1st Bassoon 2nd Bassoon Eb Alto Saxophone Bb Tenor Saxophone Solo Eb Saxhorn 1st Eb Horn 2nd Eb Horn 3rd Eb Horn 4th Eb Horn Eb Trumpets Eb Soprano Cornet 1st Bb Cornet 2nd Bb Cornet 3rd & 4th Bb Cornets 1st Trombone (Tenor Clef) 2nd Trombone (Tenor Clef) 1st Trombone (Bass Clef) 2nd Trombone (Bass Clef) Bass Trombone 1st Bb Baritone 2nd Bb Baritone Bb Euphonium (Treble Clef) Euphonium Bombardon Bb Bass (Treble Clef) Side Drum Bass DrumOn envelope: QM146, On Jersey Shore Pryor, Q124, 291 (Scrubbed out) Stamped on the reverse of each card: Australian Broadcasting Commission *Sydney*, The Property of Musical Director & Arranger Charles Godfreybrass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 32 Parts Concert Band Instrumentation (missing 1st Trombone) Swing March Key Signature: Bb Major Instrumentation: Conductor's Score Db Flute & Piccolo Oboe Eb Clarinet Eb Alto Clarinet Solo & 1st Bb Clarinets 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd Bb Clarinet Bb Bass Clarinet Bassoon Bb Soprano Saxophone 1st Eb Alto Saxophone 2nd Eb Alto Saxophone Bb Tenor Saxophone Eb Baritone Saxophone Bb Bass Saxophone 1st Horn in Eb 2nd Horn in Eb 3rd Horn in F 4th Horn in Eb Bb Trumpets Solo bb Cornet (Conductor) 1st Bb Cornet 2nd Bb Cornet 3rd Bb Cornet 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Euphonium (Treble Clef) (Baritone) Euphonium (Bass Clef) (Baritone) Basses Bells (Glockenspiel) Side Drum Bass DrumOn envelope: QM40, Q344 B. & H. 16410brass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 28 parts concert band instrumentation Descriptive March - Introducing: The Auxiliary Air Force March, the Air Salute, the Flying Corps Drinking Song etc. Includes extended technique of flutter tonguing for an aeroplane effect Key Signature: Eb Major Feldman's Brass and Military Band Journal Instrumentation: Solo Cornet Bb (Conductor) Db Flute & Piccolo Concert Flute Oboe Eb Clarinet Repiano Bb 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd & 4th Bb Clarinets Bassoon Eb Soprano Eb Alto Saxophone 1st Baritone Bb (or Tenor Saxophone Bb) 2nd Baritone Bb 1st Eb Horn (or Solo Tenor) 2nd Eb Horn (or 1st Tenor) 3rd Eb Horn (or 2nd Tenor) Solo Bb Cornet (Conductor) 2nd Bb Cornet 3rd & 4th Cornets Bb 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Euphonium (Treble Clef) Euphonium (Bass Clef) Bombardon (Bass Clef) Eb Bass (Treble Clef) Bb Bass DrumesOn envelope: QM177, Royal Aerobat (Carver), Q263brass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

Subjects identified in early LDHS records: "Holding, Stella Todd, Pat Mark, Millie Todd. Bill Stratton with butchers basket Paddy Todd with double bass horn Diddy Powell with tenor horn\ Jack Simper with cornet Mr Trengrove drum major Jimmy Suttie cornet George Bennett tenor horn W Todd bandmaster and cornet George Preston euphonium onlookers Gordon Bennett, Norman Nelson, Possum Dawe. As the boys were all in dark suits I think the occasion would have been at [Ernie] Ching's funeral. He died with Peron [peritonitis]. He was 21 and a good bandsman. The band played 'Lead kindly light, The Dead March from Saul, very Sad' ". Note: - This information was once written on a piece of paper attached to the photograph. This slip of paper is no longer affixed to back of photograph. There is a copy of this photograph in the Todd family file, with some names listed. If this photograph was taken on the day of Ernie Ching's funeral, it dates the photograph to 1908. Mounted black & white photograph of a group of bandsmen and onlookers, in front of Todd Bros Butchers, corner Clyde and Sussex Streets, Linton. Joints of meat are visible in front window of shop. A black and white dog is curled up asleep below the display window. Two young boys in the forefront are wearing striped aprons. One of the boys is holding a basket of goods.brass bands, musicians, streetscapes, todd bros. butcher, ernie ching

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 16 Parts Brass Band Instrumentation Quick March Ascherberg's Brass and Military Band Journal Key Signature: Ab Major Instrumentation: Repiano Cornet Bb Eb Soprano Cornet Solo Cornet Bb 2nd Cornet Bb 3rd Cornet Bb Solo Tenor Horn Eb 2nd Tenor Horn Eb 3rd Tenor Horn Eb 1st Baritone Bb 2nd Baritone Bb 1st Tenor Trombone 2nd Tenor Trombone Bass Trombone Bb Euphonium (Treble Clef) Eb Basses Bb Basses DrumsOuter Envelope: Title, Composer, Instrumentation and Publisher information, QM22. On Inner Envelope: QM22, Q271brass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 25 Parts Concert Band Instrumentation Quick March Key Signature: G Minor Instrumentation: Flute & Piccolo Oboes Eb Clarinets 1st Clarinet Bb 2nd Clarinet Bb 3rd Clarinet Bb 1st Bassoon 2nd Bassoon Eb Alto Clarinet or Saxophone Bb Tenor Saxophone or Bass Clarinet 1st Horn Eb 2nd Horn Eb 3rd Horn Eb 4th Horn Eb Eb Trumpets Solo Cornet Bb (Conductor) 2nd Cornet 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone 1st Baritone Bb Euphonium Basses DrumsOn envelope: QM39, Q25, 220 (crossed out). Stamped on the reverse of each card: Australian Broadcasting Commission, Sydney. Property of Charles Godfrey.brass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 20 Parts Concert Band Instrumentation Quick March Key Signature: Db Major Printed on reverse of QM36 On The Quarter Deck Instrumentation: Eb Flute & Piccolo (actually written in Db) Oboes 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd Bb Clarinet 1st Bassoon 2nd Bassoon Bb Tenor Saxophone Eb Clarinets Solo Bb Cornet 2nd Bb Cornet 1st Eb Horn 2nd Eb Horn 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone (Tenor Clef) Bass Trombone Euphonium Bombardon Side Drum Bass DrumStamped on each card: Australian Broadcasting Co. Ltd.brass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 16 Parts Brass Band Instrumentation Quick March Key Signature: Eb Major Instrumentation: Repiano Cornet Bb Soprano Cornet Eb Solo Cornet Bb (Conductor) 2nd Cornet Bb 3rd Cornet Bb 1st Horn Eb (or Solo Tenor) 2nd Horn Eb (or 1st Tenor 1st Baritone Bb (& Tenor Saxophone Bb) 2nd Baritone Bb 3rd Horn Eb (or 2nd Tenor) 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Euphonium Bb (Treble Clef) Eb Bass (Treble Clef) Contre Bass Bb (Treble Clef) DrumsOn envelope:QM31, The Chappell Band Club., A Stirring March Featured in The Great British Film "The Lion Has Wings", Brass Band 2/6, O. 450brass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 21 parts concert band instrumentation March or Two-Step Key Signature: Eb Major Instrumentation: Solo Cornet Bb (Conductor) Flute & Piccolo Oboes Eb Clarinets 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd Bb Clarinets Bassoons Eb Alto Saxophone 1st Bb Baritone or Tenor Saxophone 2nd Baritone Bb 1st Eb Horn 2nd Eb Horn 3rd & 4th Eb Horn Solo Bb Cornet (Conductor) 2nd Bb Cornet 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Euphonium (bass clef) Bombardon (bass clef) DrumsOn envelope: QM176, Two Step, Round the Marble Arch Butler + Gay, Q146, 345 (scrubbed out) Stamped on the front of each card: The Australian Broadcasting Commission VIC. Stamped on the reverse of each card: Australian Broadcasting Commission *Sydney*, The Australian Broadcasting Commission VIC.brass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 20 Parts Concert Band Instrumentation Quick March Key Signature: C Major Printed on the reverse of QM36 Colonel Bogey Instrumentation: Eb Flute & Piccolo (actually written in Db) Oboe 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd Bb Clarinet 1st Bassoon 2nd Bassoon Bb Tenor Saxophone Eb Clarinet Solo Bb Cornet 2nd Bb Cornet 1st Eb Horn 2nd Eb Horn 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone (Tenor Clef) Bass Trombone Euphonium (Baritone.) (Bass Clef) Bombardon (Tuba.) Side Drum Bass Drum On envelope: QM30, Q30 Stamped on each card: Australian Broadcasting Co. Ltd.brass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 22 parts Concert Band Instrumentation Quick March Key Signature: Bb Major Instrumentation: Solo Bb Cornet (handwritten 'Conductor') Eb Flute & Piccolo Oboes Eb Clarinet 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd & 4th Bb Clarinets 1st Bassoon 2nd Bassoon (Handwritten) Solo Eb Saxhorn (or Eb Alto Saxophone) 1st Eb Horn 2nd Eb Horn 3rd Eb Horn 1st Bb Cornet (or Bb Soprano Saxophone) 2nd Bb Cornet 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Euphonium (Baritone) Bombardon (Tuba) Side Drum Bass DrumOn envelope: QM164, March Quebec Stopford, Q213, Scrubbed out 378 6 Nov 1940 Stamped on the reverse of each card: Australian Broadcasting Co. & The Property of Musical Director & Arranger Charles Godfreybrass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 27 parts Concert Band Instrumentation Quick March Key Signature: Bb Major Instrumentation: Eb Piccolo Oboes Eb Clarinet 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd & 4th Bb Clarinet 1st Bassoon 2nd Bassoon 1st Alto in Eb Eb Alto Saxophone Bb Tenor Saxophone 1st & 2nd Cors in Eb 1st Eb Horn 2nd Eb Horn 3rd Eb Horn 4th Eb Horn Bb Bugle Solo Bb Cornet 2nd Bb Cornet 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone 1st Bb Baritone Euphonium Bombardon Side Drum Bass DrumOn envelope: Qm163, Quand Madelon (Revised Ed.) Q250 15 Apr 1940 Stamped on the reverse of 1st Alto only: Australian Broadcasting Co. & The Property of Musical Director & Arranger Charles Godfreybrass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 20 parts Concert Band Instrumentation Quick March Key Signature: Eb Major Instrumentation: Solo or 1st Bb Cornet (Conductor handwritten at the top) Piccolo (Db handwritten) Eb Clarinet 1st Bb Clarinet 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd Bb Clarinet Bassoon 1st & 2nd Eb Altos (crossed out and Horns) 3rd & 4th Eb Altos Eb Cornet 1st Bb Cornet (solo scrubbed out) 2nd & 3rd Bb Cornets 1st & 2nd Trombones 3rd Trombone 1st & 2nd Trombones (Treble Clef) 3rd Trombone (Treble Clef) Baritone (scrubbed out and written Euphonium) Baritone (treble clef) On envelope: QM137, March National Emblem Bagley, Q122, scrubbed out 396 4 Apr 1940, 8 Sep 1941, 14 Apr 1942, 27 Oct 1942 (twice), 15 Nov 1943 Stamped on the reverse of each card: Australian Broadcasting Co. & The Property of Musical Director & Arranger Charles Godfreybrass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band

In 1932 the call was put out to the ABC to start a military band. The band’s task was to record music to play on air four times a week, and to perform live concerts for the public. By November 1933 a band was put together with 40 musicians from around Australia. The band was initially conducted by Captain H. E. Adkins, Director of the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall, London. After the tour, Adkins returned to his position at Kneller Hall, and Stephen Yorke, a retired bandmaster of the Gloucestershire Regiment, was brought out to Australia to become the permanent director and conductor of the band, which he did until the band closed in 1951. During the band’s 17 year history they presented a sizable program of music. Their final concert received a standing ovation from its audience of 1500, with a teary-eyed Yorke. 26 Parts Concert band Instrumentation Quick March Key Signature: Eb Major Instrumentation: Solo Clarinet in Bb (Conductor) Eb Clarinets Flute in C - handwritten part Oboes Repiano Clarinet in Bb 2nd Bb Clarinet 3rd & 4th Bb Clarinets 1st Bassoon 2nd Bassoon Eb Alto Saxophone & Alto Clarinet Bb Tenor Saxophone & Bass Clarinet 1st Eb Horn 2nd Eb Horn 3rd Eb Horn 4th Eb Horn 1st Bb Cornet 2nd Bb Cornet Eb Trumpets 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Euphonium Bb Baritone Basses Drums On envelope: QM133, Myrella La Jolie (Berniaux), Q238 Stamped on the front of each card: The Australian Broadcasting Co Ltd.brass band, australian broadcasting commission, marching band, concert band