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Vision AustraliaAudio - Sound recording, RVIB Orchestra on radio, 1950s
... RVIB Orchestra on radio...RVIB orchestra...RVIB Orchestra playing a medley of songs, with saxophone... orchestra 1 MP3 audio recording for use on radio RVIB Orchestra ...RVIB Orchestra playing a medley of songs, with saxophone solo. They were advertised as being available to hire and had played at various dances and concerts.1 MP3 audio recording for use on radioroyal victorian institute for the blind, rvib orchestra -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, RVIB Orchestra picture taken from 1930 Annual Report
... RVIB Orchestra picture taken from 1930 Annual Report...RVIB orchestra...Scanned image of the RVIB orchestra, dressed in tuxedos... Scanned image of the RVIB orchestra, dressed in tuxedos ...Scanned image of the RVIB orchestra, dressed in tuxedos and playing on a stage, from the 1930 annual report. In contrast to a similar advertisement in 1923, where the orchestra was seated outside and in day clothes, this line up consists of males in black tuxedos and bowties with white shirts, to emphasis the professionalism of the musicians and their ability to play in more formal settings.Scanned page from annual report of blind orchestrarvib orchestra, fundraising -
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Audio - Sound recording, RVIB Orchestra and Saxophone Quartet, 1950s
... RVIB Orchestra and Saxophone Quartet...RVIB orchestra...RVIB Orchestra, recorded in Ormond Hall, playing 7 medleys... Institute for the Blind RVIB orchestra Dick Sutcliffe Alan Campbell ...RVIB Orchestra, recorded in Ormond Hall, playing 7 medleys of songs including Gerschwin, Rogers and Hart, Carmichael, Hammerstein, Kearns and Berlin. The orchestra consisted of: Band Leader and Tenor Sax: Richard (Dick) Sutcliffe Soprano Sax: Alan Campbell Saxophone: Arthur Tyzack, Barry Palmer Baritone Sax: John Laversha Trumpet: Reg Hill Trombone: Ian Cooper Piano: Geoff Smith, Rosemary Shone, Fritz Kreisler Piano/Bass: Allan Nuske Drums: Bob Tennant The Victorian Saxophone Quintet, recorded by the ABC circa 1957, playing 9 songs and 2 medleys, consisted of: Alan Campbell, Richard (Dick) Sutcliffe, Arthur Tyzack, John Laversha, Ian Cooper. The announcer is: Bill Passick. 1 MP3 audio recording of orchestra playingroyal victorian institute for the blind, rvib orchestra, dick sutcliffe, alan campbell, arthur tyzack, barry palmer, john laversha, reg hill, ian cooper, geoff smith, allan nuske, rosemary shone, fritz kreisler, bob tennant, bill passick -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, RVIB Orchestra picture taken from 1923 Annual Report, 1923
... RVIB Orchestra picture taken from 1923 Annual Report...RVIB orchestra... occasions for hire. RVIB orchestra Fundraising Scanned page ...Scanned image taken from annual report of an orchestra consisting of blind students, advertising their availability to play at social occasions for hire.Scanned page of annual report on Blind Orchestrarvib orchestra, fundraising -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, RVIB Orchestra playing in Ormond Hall
... RVIB Orchestra playing in Ormond Hall...rvib orchestra... visible. rvib orchestra Ormond Hall Seventeen musicians dressed ...The 'Blind' Orchestra on stage at Ormond Hall, surrounded by potted ferns. Instruments included drums, piano, banjos, trombone, saxophones, double bass and violins. Unfortunately no information on names at this stage. In the background, the organ is also visible.Seventeen musicians dressed in tuxedosrvib orchestra, ormond hall -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, RVIB Blind Orchestras, circa 1900
... rvib orchestra...Musicianship was a pursuit encouraged by the RVIB, who... members and their instruments are displayed. rvib orchestra ...Musicianship was a pursuit encouraged by the RVIB, who then established orchestras as a way of raising funds for the organisation. To this end, tours were often given around the state, so that the general populace could appreciate both wonderful musical talent and the work of the institution. In these images, various ensemble members and their instruments are displayed. Digital files of blind orchestra membersrvib orchestra, fundraising -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Orchestra on stage at Ormond Hall, 1945-1955
... rvib orchestra... (baritone sax & arranger) and Jack Burns (piano). rvib orchestra ...The 'Blind' Orchestra on stage at Ormond Hall. From the left, Reg Hill (trumpet), Arthur Tyzac (alto sax) Bob Tennant (drums) Allan Campbell (soprano sax & clarinet), Richard Sutcliffe (baritone sax & arranger) and Jack Burns (piano).Six piece band of blind musiciansrvib orchestra, ormond hall -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Talma, Brass Band of the Institution, 1888
... RVIB orchestra... Road. RVIB orchestra Fundraising B/W scanned image of the Brass ...In this scanned image used in the 1888 and 1889 RVIB annual reports, the RVIB Brass Band holds their instruments at the ready. This 12 piece band was made up of blind students and workers, and had two drummers holding the beat for 10 brass instruments. The Brass Band stands outside the front doors of what was then the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind building at St Kilda Road.B/W scanned image of the Brass Band of the RVIBrvib orchestra, fundraising -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, Dick Sutcliffe
... RVIB orchestra... quintet. Dick Sutcliffe RVIB orchestra B/W image of a saxophone ...Richard Sutcliffe played saxophone with the Royal Victorian Institute for the Blind Orchestra. He was the arranger for the Orchestra and would re-work popular tunes into Braille copies for the other members. He also performed on radio with his saxophone quintet.B/W image of a saxophone playerdick sutcliffe, rvib orchestra -
Vision AustraliaPlaque - Object, David Palmer nameplate
... (1912-1944) at RVIB. Under his leadership, the RVIB orchestra... (1912-1944) at RVIB. Under his leadership, the RVIB orchestra ...David Leslie Palmer was first a student (1892-1903) then a teacher of violin (1904-1912) before becoming musical director (1912-1944) at RVIB. Under his leadership, the RVIB orchestra grew into a popular band that travelled around Victoria and was in demand at concerts and balls.2 metal plates with dark brown background and gold edging and raised letters on one and gold edging and braille on the other.D.L. Palmer Musical Director 1912-1944 Fullness of Life Thru Musicroyal victorian institute for the blind, david palmer, nameplates -
Vision AustraliaPhotograph - Image, 1983 Carols by Candlelight Santa and Humphrey B Bear on stage
Santa and his helpers, including Humphrey B Bear, share the stage with the orchestra and choir during the 1983 Carols by Candlelight performance.B/W photograph of RVIB Carols by Candlelight stage and performerscarols by candlelight, humphrey b bear
