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. He was the youngest of eleven children. 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 appointed in 1934 as the Musical Director of the London County Council (the GLC or Greater London Council), where he organized many amazing concerts in most of the 150 parks, in and around the London district. He was also responsible for some of London’s major concerts at Kenwood, the Crystal Palace and Holland Park. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and Conducting and was a Fellow of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. Frank was awarded an M.B.E. in 1967 and he died in November 1970. 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.An 84 page black and white booklet entitled 'Programma Wereldmuziekconcours Kerkrade 1962' containing the programme of the music competition held in Kerkrade in 1962, as well as photographs of adjudicators, orchestras, individual musicians and instruments. There are also short bios about many of the photographs. The booklet is in Dutch and has an inscription on the first page as well as many handwritten notes written throughout the booklet. On page 15 there is a photograph and information about the adjudicator Frank Wright. The programme was Frank Wright's own copy.Written on the first page in pen - [first two words are illegible] your friend Frank Wright, Johan Scholter 21 Juli 1962frank wright, kerkrade, world music contest, wereld muziek concours, johan scholter

"Wildflower" was written as a book and a two act musical by Otto Parbach and Oscar Hammerstein II. The music was written by Herbert Stothart and Vincent Youmans. It premiered on Broadway in 1923/24.Bendigo Operatic Socety Music Programme for "Wildflower" - Opening for 5 nights, commencing 29th July, 1966 - A5 booklet with 15 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgments, synopsis of story and scenes. music, programme, concert, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre

"Oklahoma" was the first collaboration for Rogers and Hammerstein. It was based on the book "Green Grow the Lilacs" by Lynn Riggs. It was first performed on Broadway in 1943 and won a special Pulitzer Prize in 1944. It was made into a movie in 1955.Bendigo Operatic Society, music programme. "Oklahoma," At the Capital Theatre View Street - Opening for 5 Nights, Commencing 15th October, 1965. A5 booklet with 15 pages. Booklet consists of lists and photos of individuals participating and organizing the event, advertising, advertisements, synopsis of story and scenes. music, programme, concert

A photocopy of the programme of The Tour under the Direction J. & N. Tait. On the front page of the programme are the words, ' The Tour under the Direction of J. & N. Tait.. Artists Miss Amy Castles soprano, Mr. Anderson Nicol tenor, Mr. Peter Dawson Basso, Mr. Victor Busst solo pianoforte. On the inside and the back is the programme. Date unknown.program, music, singing, lydia chancellor, collection, ephemera, music, singing, event, concert, amy castles, anderson nicol, peter dawson, victor busst

"The Maid of the Mountains" is an operetta in three acts. The book was originally written by Frederick Lonsdale and the operetta opened in London in 1917 to a very successful and long run. An Australian production by J. C. Williamson in 1917 was also very successful.Bendigo Operatic Society - Music Programme for "The Maid of the Mountains" - At the Capital Theatre, View Street, Opening for Five nights - commencing 25th March, 1966. A5 booklet with 15 pages. Booklet consists of lists and photos of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertising, acknowledgments, synopsis of story and scenes. music, programme, concert

"The Merry Widow" was composed by Austro Hungarian composer Franz Lehar with the libretto by Viktor Leon and Leo Stein. It was based on the comedy play "The Embassy Attache". It premiered in Vienna in 1905.Bendigo Operatic Society music programme. "The Merry Widow," - Capital Theatre, Bendigo - Opening Friday, April 30th, 1965 for 5 nights. A5 booklet of 15 pages. Booklet consists of lists and photos of people involved and organizing the concert, advertisements, synopsis of story and scenes. music, concert, programme

Music Programme of the Bendigo Operatice Society. "The Student Prince" - Capital Theatre, Bendigo, opening Friday 19th September, 1958 for six nights. Approx 15 pages, A5, printed in black. Programme consists of advertisements, lists of people involved, synopsis of scenes/story and acknowledgments and next productions. music, theatre, programme

Music Programme by Bendigo Operatic Society. "Show Boat" - Capital Theatre, for six nights, commencing November 11th. Approx 15 pages, A5 printed in black with some green on the front cover. Programme consists of lists with some photos of people involved in the production, advertisements, synopsis of story/scenes and acknowledgements. Written in pen on the front cover is "1960"music, theatre, programme

Music Programme of the Bendigo Operatic Society. "The Arcadians", a musical comedy in three acts, production by Norman Lee. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 24th, 26th, 27th April, 1956 at 8pm. Approx 15 pages, printed in purple. Programme consists of advertisements, lists of people involved, back story to production, acknowledgements and synopsis of scenes.music, theatre, programme

"The Music Man" is a musical in two acts, music and lyrics by Meredith Willson & Franklin LaceyBendigo Operatic Socety Souvenir Music Programme for "The Music Man" - a musical in 2 acts opening for 8 nights commencing Wednesday, 12th June 1974 in the Capital Theatre - A5 booklet with 16 pages - booklet consisting of lists of individuals participating and organizing the concert, advertisements, acknowledgments, synopsis of story and scenes. Included also are cast, musical numbers and Orchestra.programme, concert, bendigo operatic society, capital theatre

Music Programme of a Musical Pantomime Extravaganza by the Bendigo Operatic Society. "Dick Whittington and His Cat," Production by Norman Lee. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 12th, 13th, 14th December 1956 at 8pm. Approx 15 pages, A5 - printed in green. Programme consists of advertisements, acknowledgments, patrons, lists of people involved, background story to the musical and synopsis of scenes. music, theatre, programme

Music ProgrammeNewspaper clippings that features the Boston Symphony Orchestra; table card; two concert tickets; BSO Centennial Gala Dinner Dance Table ticketwalsh st library

The King's Singers, Music Advancement Society Bendigo, Music Viva Australia. Programme. 5 arrangements in close harmony. Programme notes supplied by The King's Singers.theatre, opera, music advancement society bendigo, the king's singers, music advancement society bendigo, music viva australia. programme. programme notes supplied by the king's singers.

The Kew Philharmonic Society was founded by Dr. Ehrenfeld, c.1946, who was also the Orchestra's first conductor. He was succeeded by Harold Badger in 1954 following the death of the former. During the 1940s and 1950s, the Orchestra played its concerts in the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street. In 1960, the Orchestra relocated to the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road (the site of the current Kew Library).Arthur Henry Dear was an employee of the City of Kew, acting as Hall Keeper of the Kew Recreation Hall in Wellington Street, and later the new Kew City Hall in Cotham Road. The Arthur Dear Collection contains memorabilia - tickets, programmes, invitations - as well as his identification badge. Items in the collection dates from the 1940s to the 1960s. The Kew Recreation Hall (Wellington Street) and later the Kew City Hall (Cotham Road) were major locations in suburban Melbourne in the postwar period for civic and private events including theatre productions and exhibitions. The Arthur Dear Collection (in conjunction with the scrapbooks compiled by Marion Tilley) provide a comprehensive snapshot of performing arts in Kew during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. The collection includes valuable data about performances, performers, directors etc., during this period. Music programme for a Chamber Music Concert by the Kew Philharmonic Society, presented in the Kew Recreation Hall. kew philharmonic society, arthur dear collection, performing arts -- kew -- victoria, kew recreation hall -- wellington street

"The White Horse Inn" was a German play written in Germany in 1894. It was revived as a musical comedy in 1930 with music by a variety of composers including Ralph Benatzky and Robert Stolz.Bendigo Operatic Society, "White Horse Inn" Programme. Opening, 23rd November, 1962 for six nights. A5 booklet with 15 pages. Booklet filled with names and pictures of participants and organizers. Acknowledgements, advertisements, Synopsis of Story and Scenes. music, programme, concert

A folded cream card with gold printing on the front of which says 'Mayoral Ball 1920. Programme. Town Hall, Bendigo, June 5th.' On the inside are the words ' Reception, Dancing at 8.30 p.m.' followed by the programme itself. ' M.C. Mr. A. Truscott. Orchestra Conductor, Mr. G. Bruhn.' On the back of the programme are the words 'J.H. Curnow, Mayor. 1919-1920.' Yellow cord attached.program, music, dancing, lydia chancellor, collection, event, dancing, entertainment, invitation, civic, music, programme, program

A black programme with pink and white printing on the front and a photo of Her Majesty The Queen, Colonel-in-Chief of the Scots Guards astride her horse. On the outside cover are the words 'Aztec Services Pty. Ltd. Presents The Regimental Band of the Scots Guards with pipers and Drummers of the 1st Battalion with Highland Dancers.' On the inside cover are the words, ' Aztec Services Pty. Ltd. (Kenn Brodziak, Managing Director) presents The First Australian Tour of The Band of Her Majesty's Scots Guards with Pipes and Drums of the 1st Battalion.' 18 pages includes advertisements, photos, a brief history of the Scots Guards and Pipers and other information pertaining to Guards, Pipers and Drummers. The tour was in 1965.program, music, scotts guards, lydia chancellor, collection , entertainment, music, dancing, scots guards, music, programme, program, event

A cream order of service with purple print. On the front cover are the words ' National War Memorial of Victoria. Dedication of the Shrine of Remembrance by His Royal Highness, Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester K.G., K.Y., K.P., G.C.V.O. Melbourne 11th November, 1934. On the inside is the Order of Service and the Dedication Ceremony which continues to the back page. Also on the back page are the words,' Melbourne. Colarts Studios Pty., Ltd. ( W. D. Joynt) Printers 447-9 Little Bourke Street.Label D1713 on front also stamp of Bendigo Branch of Royal Historical Society of Victoriaevent, official, war, lydia chancellor, collection, melbourne, ceremonies, war, shrine of remembrance, music, programme, program, service, official

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born. 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 appointed in 1934 as the Musical Director of the London County Council (the GLC or Greater London Council), where he organized many amazing concerts in most of the 150 parks, in and around the London district. He was also responsible for some of London’s major concerts at Kenwood, the Crystal Palace and Holland Park. He was made Professor of Brass and Military Band Scoring and Conducting and was a Fellow of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Frank was often invited to adjudicate Brass Band Championships around Europe, in Australia, including South Street and in New Zealand. Frank was awarded an M.B.E. in 1967. 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.Navy blue, light blue and white programme of The Boys' Brigade, Brass Band Festival Concert of the Massed Bands of the London District, held at the Royal Albert Hall on 28 January 1961. The band items were specially arranged for the Boys Brigade by Frank Wright who was the guest conductor. On the back of the programme is a short biography of Frank Wright.Written in pen on page 2 - Besson, Written in pen on page 3 - B & H, Encore, The Eshgrovefrank wright, boys brigade, massed bands of the london district, brass band, music programme

"Oklahoma!" is the first musical written by Rodgers and Hammerstein and is based on Lynn Rigg's 1931 play "Green Grow the Lilacs'. Music Programme for "Oklahoma!"-an 8 page programme with advertisements, acknowledgements, details of cast and story synopsis (Penned date 1985)programme, concert

Object, A Programme from the Gold Rush Days,Traditional songs; local ballads, songs to sing and a dance tune or two, presented by members of The Emu Creek Bush Band (…Plus a ring-in!).Songs include; A Thousand Miles Away, The Miner, Road to Gundagai, Write Me A Letter From Home; and Dollie Gray, Waltzing Matilda,Click Go The Shears, The Drover's Dream, Take Me Back To Bendigo, Bendigo Ballard, Sutton Grange, Rose of Allandale- Waltz, Rakes of Mallow and Finnegans Wake - reel, The Irish Lilt - jig. Words of some songs are inside as well as some music. Players; Olive Dobbyn-Piano; Phyllis Swann-Violin; Jo Johnson-Violin.The sketches are mostly from S.T.Gill 1852-53.Concert on the Diggings( engraving from Illustrated Sydney News).The Emu Creek Bush Bandprogram, music, concert

"The Wonderful World of Musical Comedy" produced by Carol McKenzie Grose for the Bendigo Operatic Society contained musical numbers from around the world. Music Programme for "The Wonderful World of Musical Comedy, by Bendigo Operatic Society opening November 17th to 21st, 1981 - a folded sheet with 4 pages with details of musical numbers, acknowlegements and cast.programme, concert

"Bye Bye Birdie" is a musical in two acts with music by Charles Strouse and Lyrics by Lee Adams. Music Programme for "Bye Bye Birdie" a musical in two acts performed by the Bendigo Theatre Company Inc. - a 28 page booklet with acknowledgements, advertisements, details of Acts, cast,and story synopsis. programme, concert

Set in a Scottish village that only appears for one day every one hundred years, this Lerner and Loewe musical was first performed in 1947. It was made into a film in 1954 starring Gene Kelly and Cyd Charisse.Bendigo Operatic Society - "Brigadoon" Programme. At the Capital Theatre, View Street, Bendigo. Commencing on November 6th, 1964 - for a five-night season. A5 booklet with 15 pages. Booklet consists of lists of names of participants and organizers, advertisements, synopsis of story and scenes. music, concert, programme

A cream paper programme with aqua coloured print. The front cover has an insignia on it and the words, ' Melba Bendigo, Monday, February 3rd, 1908. Under the Direction of John Lemmone. The inside contains the programme and the back cover contains an Allan & Co., advertisement on pianos and organs.program, music, dame nellie melba, lydia chancellor, collection, dame nellie melba, singing, entertainment, event, ephemeral, performing arts, music, person, programme, program

One booklet with yellow cover and a picture of a man holding a woman in his arms. On the cover are the words, ' Capitol - The Theatre Magnificent. Cecil. B de Mille's mighty production, The Volga Boatman. Released in Australia by First National.' Printed by Farrow Falcon Press, 226-30 Little LonsdaleStreet, Melbourne.c. 1928. 34 pgs. Includes advertisements, illustrations, photos, plan of exits and the programme itself.program, theatre, the volga boatman, lydia chancellor, collection, theatre, entertainment, music, event, programme, program, programme

New Zealand- Australia Concert Tour'. April 15 - May 2, 1994. 'Los Altos High School Main Street Singers. Barrett E. Troll, Interim Director.event, entertainment, music, concert programme, new zealand - australia concert tour, los altos high school main street singers, barrett e troll

A booklet with a photo of Chaliapin on the front cover. Also on the front cover are the words, 'CHALIAPIN CONCERTS Auditorium Direction: J. & N. Tait Souvenir Programme Book of Words.' Inside is an advertisement for Buckley's Elizabethan Tea Rooms, Melbourne. Inside is the programme of his concerts, books of songs by famous composers, photos and advertisements. Saturday, July 24, 1926, Melbourne. 56 pgs. The Specialty Press Pty., Ltd., Melbourne.program, music, chaliapin concerts, lydia chancellor collection, collection, music, entertainment, programme, program, concert, event, individual, person

"The Sound of Music" a musical in two acts with music by Richard Rodgers and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II based on the 1949 memoir 'The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria von Trapp, set in Salzburg, Austria. Music Programme for "The Sound of Music" opening October 27th to 30th, 1982 in the J.B. Osborne Theatre, Kangaroo Flat - a folded elongated sheet with 8 pages with details of musical numbers, acknowlegements and cast.programme, concert