Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 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.White paper with black printed header and typed letter addressed to Mr Frank Wright from the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music of London, England for Local Examinations in Music, telling him that he had won a prise for obtaining the highest marks in the Licentiate Examinations in Victoria for 1931. It was signed be Arthur Hull.The paper is watermarked "Original Turkey Mill Kent"watermark, original turkey mill kent, frank wright, arthur hull, royal academy of music and royal college of music

This music certificate was a key achievement in the education of young Lillie Duncan. James Muir was the secretary of the the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music This is a photograph of social and historic significance, being part of a sub-collection of material that provides a snapshot of the type of individuals involved in the Ladies Harbour Lights Guild and the activities carried out by that organisation.Framed lower pass music certificate belonging to Lillie Duncan behind glass. Decorate black ink certificate on blue/green paper in a ridged cream frame.see image: for handwritten award inscription Signed by James Muirlillie duncan, music, certificate, education, james muir, piano, royal academy of music

Document. Music School Examination Certificate. Certificate presented to Gertrude Perry by The Associated Board of The Royal Academy of Music and The Royal College of Music upon passing Examination in Grammar of Music. First Division. Pupil of Miss M Thomas.person, individual, gertrude perry, gertrude perry collection, music school examination certificate, the royal academy of music, the royal college of music, thomas miss m

Document. Music School Examination Certificate. Distinction Certificate presented to Gertrude Perry by The Associated Board of The Royal Academy of Music and The Royal College of Music for Pianoforte Primary Division. Printed in brown & black on buff coloured card. Pupil of Miss M Thomas.person, individual, gertrude perry, gertrude perry collection, music school examination certificate, the royal academy of music, the royal college of music, thomas miss m

Document. Music School Examination Certificate. Certificate presented to Gertrude Perry by The Associated Board of The Royal Academy of Music and The Royal College of Music upon passing an examination in Pianoforte, Lower Division. Printed in black on green coloured card. Pupil of Miss M Thomas.person, individual, gertrude perry, gertrude perry collection, music school examination certificate, the royal academy of music, the royal college of music, thomas miss m

Document. Music School Examination Certificate. Certificate presented to Gertrude Perry by The Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and The Royal College of Music upon passing examination in Pianoforte Elementary Division. Printed in Black on buff coloured card. Pupil of Miss M Thomas.person, individual, gertrude perry, gertrude perry collection, music school examination certificate, the royal academy of music, the royal college of music

Document. Music School Examination Certificate. Certificate presented to Gertrude Perry by The associated Board of The Royal Academy of Music and The Royal College of Music upon passing an Examination in Grammar of Music third Division. Printed in black on buff coloured card. Pupil of Miss M Thomas.person, individual, gertrude perry, gertrude perry collection, music school examination certificate, the royal academy of music, the royal college of music, thomas miss m

Document. Music School Examination Certificate. Certificate presented to Gertrude Perry by The Associated Board of The Royal Academy of Music and The Royal College of Music upon passing an examination in Grammar of Music Second Division. Printed in Black on buff coloured card. Pupil of Miss M Thomas.person, individual, gertrude perry, gertrude perry collection, music school examination certificate, the royal academy of music, the royal college of music, thomas miss m

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 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.1). Correspondence from the Royal Schools of Music, London, 1932 2). Cheque from the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music, London, England, 1932 1). Printed letterhead and typed letter - Dear Mr Wright, Herewith I have the pleasure cheque for 25 pounds being the Board's Prize for the Highest Marks gained in the Licentiate Examination in Victoria 1931. Will you kindly sign and return the attached receipt. Yours very truly, Arthur C Hull, Resident Secretary for Australia. 2). Printed cheque with hand written componentsfrank wright, royal schools of music, licentiate examination, cheque

HAMILTON COLLECTION ; Certificate presented to Nancy Hamilton by the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music on achieving a pass in rudiments of music in 1925 Printed in black and bordered with an arch & columns with maidens, cupids and topped with a coat of arms. Red seal on bottom. Markings - Printed in England.cottage, miners

HAMILTON COLLECTION ; Three Certificates on card presented to Nancy Hamilton by the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music upon achieving a pass in pianoforte in 1923. Printed in black with cupids, maidens & arch with Coat of Arms at top. Two printed on green card; one on off white. Markings - Esther E Hunter Hon. Local Representative.person, individual, nancy hamilton

HAMILTON COLLECTION ; Three Certificates on card presented to Nancy Hamilton by the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music upon achieving a pass in pianoforte in 1924. Printed in black with cupids, maidens & arch with Coat of Arms at top. Two printed on green card; one on off white. Markings - Esther E Hunter Hon. Local Representative.person, individual, nancy hamilton

HAMILTON COLLECTION ; Three Certificates on card presented to Nancy Hamilton by the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music upon achieving a pass in pianoforte in 1922. Printed in black with cupids, maidens & arch with Coat of Arms at top. Two printed on green card; one on off white. Markings - Esther E Hunter Hon. Local Representative.person, individual, nancy hamilton

An 8 pages book published by the Associated Board of the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal College of Music for local examinations in music. Official book of Scales (with rhythmical groupings) broken Chords and Aural Tests. School examinations elementary division - Pianoforte. Edited by Oscar Beringer and Thos. F. . Contents: Major Scales - Minor Scales - Broken Chords - Aural Tests - Rhythmical Groupings.books, music, book of scales

Frank Wright was a renown resident of Smeaton, where he was born on 2 August 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.An addressed envelope which is addressed to Frank Wright and a sheet of paper which is a letter from The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music.On the top left hand corner of the envelope is "The Associated Board of The Royal Schools of Music, London (The Royal Academy of Music and Royal College of Music) 14 & 15, Bedford Square. London, W.C.I on the right hand side is an inked stamp in red with Great Britain a crown G v R Post Paid N 1/12d 99. The address is Frank Wright Esq LRSM. 226 Cambridge Street, Hyde Park W2 The letter is from the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music London, altering Frank Wright that he is entitled to describe himself as a Licentiate of The Royal Schools of Music, London (L.R.S.M., London)frank wright, royal school of music, l.r.s.m.