We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the place now called Victoria, and all First Peoples living and working on this land. We celebrate the history and contemporary creativity of the world’s oldest living culture and pay respect to Elders — past, present and future.
Please be aware that this website may contain culturally sensitive material — images, voices and information provided by now deceased persons. Content also may include images and film of places that may cause sorrow.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website may contain culturally sensitive material — images, voices and information provided by now deceased persons. Content also may include images and film of places that may cause sorrow.
Some material may contain terms that reflect authors’ views, or those of the period in which the item was written or recorded but may not be considered appropriate today. These views are not necessarily the views of Victorian Collections.
Users of this site should be aware that in many areas of Australia, reproduction of the names and photographs of deceased people is restricted during a period of mourning. The length of this time varies and is determined by the community.
Reuse of any Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander material on this site may require cultural clearances. Users are advised to contact the source organisation to discuss appropriate reuse.
Untitled image
Can you reuse this media without permission? No (with exceptions, see below)
All rights reserved
This media item is licensed under "All rights reserved". You cannot share (i.e. copy, distribute, transmit) or rework (i.e. alter, transform, build upon) this item, or use it for commercial purposes without the permission of the copyright owner. However, an exception can be made if your intended use meets the "fair dealing" criteria. Uses that meet this criteria include research or study; criticism or review; parody or satire; reporting news; enabling a person with a disability to access material; or professional advice by a lawyer, patent attorney, or trademark attorney.
Please acknowledge the item’s source, creator and title (where known)
Have a question? Contact Thompson's Foundry Band Inc. (Castlemaine)
Photograph depicting a brass band of 25 men holding their instruments: 12 of them are standing at the back, 8 are sitting on a bench, 5 are sitting on the ground in front.
The band is likely to be the Thompsons Foundry Band.
four mp3 files. Recorded at a Bendigo Eisteddfod in the mid 2000's and conducted by Ed Wilcox
thompson's foundry band, ed wilcox
four mp3 files. Recorded at a Bendigo Eisteddfod in the mid 2000's and conducted by Ed Wilcox
This is a recording of the Contest entry for the Thompsons Foundry Band at the Bendigo Competitions
thompson's foundry band, ed wilcox
mp3 file with duration of 2:10. Recorded at a Bendigo Eisteddfod in the mid 2000's and conducted by Ed Wilcox
This is a recording of the Contest entry for the Thompsons Foundry Band at the Bendigo Competitions
thompson's foundry band, ed wilcox
mp3 file with duration of 3:13. Recorded at a Bendigo Eisteddfod in the mid 2000's and conducted by Ed Wilcox
This is a recording of the Contest entry for the Thompsons Foundry Band at the Bendigo Competitions
thompson's foundry band, ed wilcox
Full set of parts for Brass Band with Full Score
non-fiction
Brass Band Arrangement for Traditional English Christmas Carol "We Wish You A Merry Christmas"
christmas, carols
Depicts names of Bandmen who served in the first and Second world wars
Timber construction honor board with mantle on top and three panes containing names of bandsmen who served in world war one and two.
1914 1918 Thompsons Foundry Band H Barry J R Bennett H S Carroll P Cowling J Emmott * F B Gaulton J E Gaulton V Ireland * W Lewis P C Mitchell S Mitchell S McDonald R J Odgers * W Plummer * H W Rasmussen H L Rasmussen A H Roberts * A Rodda D Ross H L Ross E Sexton G Scott J Scott R Scott 1939-1945 C G Beck F J Brady T L Cartwright R P Desmond K Kenyon E H Mills C Normington J H O'Connell G H Paull H L Rasmussen J S Verlin Killed in action * Presented by Mrs David Thompson
world war 1, world war 2, mrs david thompson, h barry, j r bennett, hs carroll, p cowling, j emmott, f b gaulton, j e gaulton, v ireland, w lewis, p c mitchell, s mitchell, s mcdonald, r j odgers, w plummer, h w rasmussen, h l rasmussen, a h roberts, a rodda, d ross, h l ross, e sexton, g scott, j scott, r scott, c g beck, fj brady, t l cartwright, r p desmond, k kenyon, e h mills, c normington, j h o'connell, g h paull, js verlin, anzac
Score: KB 290
VHS Cassette containing video recording of the Thompson's Foundry Band performance at the 1987 Australian National Band Championships
non-fiction
VHS Cassette containing video recording of the Thompson's Foundry Band performance at the 1987 Australian National Band Championships
thompson's foundry band, launceston, 1987, boosey & hawkes, australian national band championships, western video productions, alex lithgow
Sheet music for cornet printed in black ink on white A4 paper. 20 Parts for Brass band: Soprano Cornet Solo Cornet Repiano Cornet 2nd Cornet 3rd Cornet Flugelhorn Solo Horn 1st Horn 2nd Horn Euphonium 1st Baritone 2nd Baritone 1st Trombone 2nd Trombone Bass Trombone Eb Bass Bb Bass Percussion Drum Kit Timpani & Glock
non-fiction
Blueberry Hill is considered a blues standard, made popular by Fats Domino. The song was first published in 1940 with the music composed by Vincent Rose (1880-1944), and lyrics written by Larry Stock and Al Lewis. This arrangement is by Alan Fernie and was released by Obrasso Verlag AG. The tune was originally written for the 1941 western film "The Singing Hill" where it was first performed by Gene Autry.
obrasso-verlag ag, blueberry hill, fats domino, gene autry, the singing hill, blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, vincent rose, alan fernie, 1950s, al lewis, larry stock
21 A4 parts for Brass Band This piece was arranged by Henry Round, founder of the of Wright and Round Music Publishers which was then known as the Liverpool Brass Band & Military Journal. The piece is a selection of Vincezo Bellini's work (1801-1835). The featured works include: Il pirata, Beatrice di Tenda, La sonnambula and I puritani
non-fiction
This piece was arranged by Henry Round, founder of the of Wright and Round Music Publishers which was then known as the Liverpool Brass Band & Military Journal. The piece is a selection of Vincezo Bellini's work (1801-1835). The featured works include: Il pirata, Beatrice di Tenda, La sonnambula and I puritani
henry round, wright and round music publishers, liverpool brass band & military journal, vincezo bellini, italian opera, sonnabbula, puritani, il pirata, beatrice di tenda, sgt a v lee
Goff Richards was a prominent brass band arranger and composer from Cornwall
22 Parts on A3 paper with full score for Brass Band
Thompson's Foundry Band inc. Stamp in Red on top Breezin' Down Broadway! arr Goff Richards - Another Opening Another Show There's No Business Like Show Business Get Me To Church On Time (from My Fair Lady) Oklahoma! That's Entertainment Seventy Six Trombones
goff richards, broadway, irving berlin
18 Parts for Brass Band
Victorian Collections acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants of the nation and the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work.
