Church music

Date: 1852

Reference: fMS-Papers-5013

Description: Extract from the CMS Book repository register held at St John's College, Auckland, relating to the book published by St Johns "Tunes for different meters", 1848. Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 leaves). Physical Description: Holograph (photocopy)

Date: 1840-1988

By: Wesley Methodist Church (Taranaki Street, Wellington, N.Z.)

Reference: MS-Group-0190

Description: Extensive records of the church, church organisations, circuit, Central Mission and other Wellington Methodist churches Papers of Rev P G Paris Records of Sydney Street Primitive Methodist Church and circuit Source of title - Supplied title Founded 1840 Quantity: 7.36 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Finding Aids: Inventory available for main collection (MS-Papers-1185); see Back file for details of later accessions Each folder in A96-306 (MS-Papers-5691, f 1-2 and MS-Papers-5691) has a list of contents; list of contents in fMS-Papers-6414 and Back file Also in back file is a copy of `Wesley Church Archive 75 Taranaki Street, Wellington. Revised holdings - May 2002'.

Date: 29 Aug 1993

From: Memories of the Kaipara oral history project : Part one

By: McLean, Murdoch, 1912-; Sanson, Rita, active 1993; Hooper, Phyllis May, 1903-2002; Honore, Doug, active 1993

Reference: OHInt-0430/11

Description: Murdoch McLean discusses his father's work on the railway tunnel at Kanohi. Recalls floods in 1926 when the railway line was closed for a number of days and passengers were trapped on the train. Discusses his grandfather's work sending off kauri logs. Mentions loading logs on trucks, shifting logs by rail and rafting them down the river. Rita Sanson talks about Taranaki boats and the `Gerlock' which travelled to Kaipara. Phyllis Hooper discusses music in the area. Mentions Bel (Belle) Wilson, Bella Russell, Millie Nicholls, Dick Aitkenhead, Reverend Noel white, Dora Eddelston, Jasper Calder, Alice Rimmer and Doug Lilly. Recalls local musical productions, playing music at the church and Sunday School and playing for fundraising concerts such as the Queen Carnival. Comments on music teachers Dennis Coles and Graham Nobbs at the College in the 1960s and 1970s. Doug Honore talks about his great grandfather (Abel) Abraham Honore who was attached to a German Mission from 1820 to 1848 and sent to the German settlement at Upper Moutere before going to Ruapuke Island near Stewart Island. Describes how Maori there were in poor health as a result of contact with the whalers and sealers and Honore helped with crop growth and the improvement of whares. Talks about how he asked for a wife after eight years, the birth of five children, their move to near Ranfurly and then Wellington and the death of his first wife. Mentions that Honore spoke English, Maori, Danish and Swedish and also served as a minister in the Scandanavian settlement of Forty Mile Bush near Dannevirke and amongst the Maori in the Manawatu. Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s) with four people. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3331.

Date: 31 Jan 2001

From: Upper Hutt Uniting Parish Millennium Project

By: Shakespeare, Edith Bohannon, 1917-2015

Reference: OHInt-0593/43

Description: Edith Shakespeare was born in Napier in 1917. Gives reasons for changing churches from Brethren to the Upper Hutt Uniting Parish, St. David's, St. Andrew's, the Baptist Church, Church of Christ and subsequently Iona. Relates that she sang in the St. David's choir, travelling there by bicycle or bus. Talks of St. Andrew's becoming part of the uniting parish and mentions the loss of the church building. Relates her enjoyment of services at the Wallaceville Church. Explains her faith and prayer mentioning Rev. Archie Kirkwood. Mentions that her family have moved away from Upper Hutt. Describes the Hawke's Bay earthquake, her father's injury, being evacuated to Palmerston North. Describes the church she attended in Ahuriri. Talks of attitudes by various denominations to each other, mentions a variety of buildings used for worship. Recalls Mr. Purvis building a Sunday School in Trentham, later used for church services. Recalls big families of six or eight children. Talks of her faith at the time of her husband's death and during the illnesses of two children. Describes the treatment for her mother's cancer, being cared for by her older sister after her mother's death. Describes available medicines, dental treatment. Recalls knowing people with TB, polio and diphtheria, breast cancer. Explains that she was President of the Ladies' Fellowship, a Church elder and that she goes sit dancing. Relates her preference for old hymns and outlines the format of services. Talks of changes in numbers of young people attending church impacting on Bible classes and Sunday School. Describes changes in social life, church attitudes to dancing. Talks of women ministers, mentioning Ann Thomas and Doug Lendrum who took over from her. Interviewer(s) - Elaine Bolitho Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009298 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s) - printed. 1 Electronic document(s) - transcript. 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3006, OHDL-000961. Portrait photograph taken at the time of the interview Search dates: 1931 - 2001

Date: 1857-1992

By: Knox Presbyterian Church (Lower Hutt, N.Z.)

Reference: MS-Group-0443

Description: Includes baptismal register, 1909-1987; marriage registers, 1857-1983; Board of Managers' papers and papers relating to church fellowships and societies, including Bible Class, Women's Missionary Union and Ladies' Fellowship Minute book for New Covenant Assembly, Vivian St (1941-1952); and membership list for National Revival Church, Vivian St (ca 1957-1968) Includes various music tapes recorded at the Knox Youth Hall, sermons, Christmas and Easter songs, morning services, Rock: A musical based on the life of St Peter, Dreamer: What really happened to Joseph by Cam Floria, music by the Milstone 125, The Nigel Brooks Singers and other miscellaneous music recordings. Other - Burial records, taken from memorial plaque erected in churchyard have been transcribed by New Zealand Society of Genealogists, are available on microfiche. A copy is held in Family History Section, National Library of New Zealand. The 70 names cover burials 1857-1949. (See NZ Cemetery Records. Wellington District. Fiche no 209) Quantity: 7 box(es) (139 folders). 38 volume(s). 15 audiocassette(s). 1 7" reel(s). 2.50 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Assorted photographs - To Oral History Collection - 2 tapes (7" reel-to-reel) - To Published Sound Collection - 3 cassette tapes, 2 from the original stage production of Dr Luke and 1 of El Shaddai: Communion setting by Betty Pulkingham.

Date: 1863-1935

By: Parker, Robert, 1847-1937

Reference: MS-Papers-0211

Description: Correspondence relating to church and music in England, Christchurch and Wellington, particularly concerned with the period when Parker was organist and choirmaster at St. Paul's Cathedral, Wellington. The collection includes published compositions by Robert Parker, texts of his lectures, many to the Workers Educational Association, and radio talks on music, and some family papers. Source of title - Supplied title Quantity: 46 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, mss., printed matter. Finding Aids: Inventory available.. Provenance: Mrs Cachemaille is the daughter of Robert Parker. Processing information: Child records not entered.

Date: 2000 - 2009

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-StP-2000/2009

Description: Not yet listed Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Flyers and pamphlets, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1970-1999

By: Wellington Cathedral of St. Paul

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-StP-1970/1999

Description: Comprises ephemera and music programmes of octavo size relating to Wellington Cathedral of St Paul from 1970 to 1999. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 1 folder(s) containing 24 pieces of ephemera. Physical Description: Flyers and pamphlets, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1950 - 1999

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-SMOA-1900s

Description: Not yet listed Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Flyers and pamphlets, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1855

By: Angas, George French, 1822-1886

Reference: A-085-004

Description: Shows a woman weeping, with trees and a bay in the background. The front cover of sheet music, it includes a prayer inscribed around the oval frame of the image Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, 375 x 273 mm

Date: 1916, 1928, 1932

From: Turner, Clarence Frederick, b 1865 or 1866 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-6513-3

Description: A brief biographical account marking the 50th anniversary as organist and choirmaster of Robert Parker at St Paul's Pro-Cathedral, Wellington, accompanied by a programme for a thanksgiving service to mark this occasion, 14 Oct 1928. There is also the score of Tune to Hymn 499 A and M by Robert Parker. Also programme for an organ recital at the Wellington Town Hall to be performed by Bernard F Page, 15 July 1916 and a brochure soliciting contributions for the restoration and re-modelling of St Paul's Pro-Cathedral. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript and printed matter

Date: 14 February-15 March 1991 - 14 Feb 1991 - 15 Mar 1991

From: Archive of New Zealand Music - Oral History interviews

By: Fernie, Arnott Maxwell, 1910-1999; Garden, Greer (Dr), active 1980s-1990s

Reference: OHInt-0133/37

Description: Maxwell Fernie talks about the Second Vatican Council (1963-1966) concerning the use of vernacular in church worship and the effects that it had on music, especially in New Zealand; New Zealanders' lack of knowledge of the chant; music education in Roman Catholic schools in the early 1950s; the Gregorian repertoire of the choir of St Mary of the Angels, Wellington; composition of the choir; the rhythmic interpretation of the chant; his pioneering work in Australasia; the difference between his and the official Solesmes approach to interpretation; other performance factors including need for good breath control; singing from neume notation on 4 note staff; the influence of the chant on work of Palestrina. The second tape contains the chant for the 5th Sunday in Lent; Hymn `Vexilla Regis'; Responsory by Maxwell Fernie for Palm Sunday `Ingrediente Domino'; Ninth century acclamations, professing loyalty to Christ the King, Christ's Vicar. Venue - Wellington Interviewer(s) - Dr Greer Garden Venue - Tape 1 - Mr Fernie's home in Wadestown; tape 2 - the basement of St Mary of the Angels, Boulcott Street Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-003643-003644; OHLC-000753-000754 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - no abstract(s) available.

Date: 2-24 Nov 1993 - 02 Nov 1993

From: Oral history interviews for the Archive of New Zealand Music

By: Ritchie, John Anthony, 1921-2014; Field-Dodgson, Ernest Robert, 1926-1999

Reference: OHInt-0134/02

Description: Venue - Christchurch : 1993 Interviewer(s) - John Ritchie Venue - Christchurch and Diamond Harbour Quantity: 5 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 4.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB 1022.

Date: 6 August 1998 - 06 Aug 1998

From: First Church of Otago 150th anniversary oral history project

By: Ibbotson, Arthur Kay, 1910-2004

Reference: OHInt-0441-05

Description: Arthur Kay Ibbotson was born in North East Valley, Dunedin and, apart from two years during World War II has lived in Dunedin all his life. Outlines family background - mother died when self aged two, father re-married. Recalls going to kindergarten at All Saints Anglican Church, North Dunedin with friend Martin Findlay, later Attorney General; Daily Assembly at Otago Boys High School; Sunday School and later bible class; activities at socials; rugby football team, with reference to inter-bible class tournaments and athletic meetings. Mentions William James Morrell a Latin scholar at Otago Boys High who later became chancellor of the University of Otago and Jimmy Duncan, an All Black also a student at Otago Boys High. Describes student days at Otago University - was on the Executive of the Students Association and enrolled as a Special Constable at the police station when the riots took place outside Wardell's in George Street, Dunedin. Describes W E C Reid & Co. offices, commencing as an accountant, becoming a partner in 1940. Refers to the Depression (1930s). Recalls studying Company Law with reference to the new Company Act and its effect on overseas firms. Recalls W E C Reid becoming W E C Reid McInnes & Co, then Haskins & Sells, later Deloitte Haskins & Sells and now Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu. Outlines involvement with cricket, being appointed Otago's representative on Cricket Council 1958 / 1959, retiring from that position in 1964 and twelve years later was invited to be President of New Zealand Cricket Council. Compares standard of New Zealand cricket then and now. Discusses involvement with Cancer Society from 1965, being on the National Council for 12 years. Refers to Professor Eric D'Ath and Sir Gordon Bell. Describes his main concern for Cancer Society - building awareness beyond the professional element. Talks about involvement with First Church, becoming an elder in 1959. Discusses the system of appointment of ministers. Mentions: Dr E N Merrington, Rev Allan Stevely and Denzil Brown. Refers to controversies over organ. Recalls Moray Place Congregatonal Church and St Andrews Church amalgamating with First Church, with reference to multiculturalism that came with the Moray Place congregation. Mentions involvement of Pacific Islanders. Recalls Lloyd Gammon and Sydney Smale. Talks about World War II service - admitted to the Air Training Corps - gave lectures on air recognition, going to Guadalcanal; the Solomons and Empress Augusta Bay. Recalls helping to organise a gradual withdrawl. Access Contact - see oral history librarian Interviewer(s) - Joanne Aitken Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-007716-007717 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s) (plus one amended copy of abstract). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-2028. Search dates: 1910 - 1998

Date: 03 Feb 2001

From: Upper Hutt Uniting Parish Millennium Project

By: Jones, Bryan Leonard, 1956-

Reference: OHInt-0593/29

Description: Bryan Jones was born in Taumarunui in 1956. Recalls his first contact with Upper Hutt parish when on a CIT course, and being transferred to work in the area. Mentions relationships. Talks about becoming a christian at a youth camp, pastoral care and membership of musical groups. Mentions the Festival Singers and his enjoyment of church music and a piece called Indigo 2 by Jenny McLeod. Mentions his attendance at Durham Street Methodist Church, Christchurch and Pitt Street Methodist Church, Auckland. Explains his experiences in lay preaching. Discusses the use of the manse, permanent and visiting ministers, parish contact with Trentham Military Camp, CIT and the demography of Upper Hutt. Talks of bi-culturalism in services, mentioning Maori and Tongan. Publication - Looking in, looking out. Stories of faith and life in Upper Hutt Uniting Parish Interviewer(s) - Elaine Bolitho Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009276 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s) - printed. 1 Electronic document(s) - transcript. 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2992, OHDL-000948.

Date: 14 Feb 2001

From: Upper Hutt Uniting Parish Millennium Project

By: Higham, Ellen, 1956-

Reference: OHInt-0593/26

Description: Ellen Higham was born in Upper Hutt in 1965. Recalls Sunday school activities as a child, Gordon Heppleston, buying lollies with her collection money and her current role as Sunday School helper. Mentions setting up a daytime squash club. Discusses the difficulties of religious instruction in schools and Sunday activites. Discusses the age of maturity, differences in generations and education. Describes David Dell's contribution to church music. Mentions the Mormons. Talks of the parish's profile in the community, mentioning the OSCAR programme, foodbank and thrift shop. Interviewer(s) - Elaine Bolitho Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009271 Quantity: 1 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s) - printed. 1 Electronic document(s) - transcript. 1 interview(s). 1 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2989, OHDL-000945.

Date: 25 Jan 2001

From: Upper Hutt Uniting Parish Millennium Project

By: Olds, Amy Viti, 1921-2011

Reference: OHInt-0593/40

Description: Viti Olds was born in Auckland in 1921. Talks of Upper Hutt when she and her husband first arrived in 1967. Recalls the unification of the Presbyterian and Methodist Churches, mentioning the Iona, St. Andrew's and Brown Owl centres. Explains what it was like being a minister's wife and talks of women's roles in the church. Relates the impact of church-going on her children, mentions the youth group. Names Noel McCarthy, Joe Bolitho, Neville Creighton, Ann Thomas, Anne Stephenson, Alastair McBride, Wilf Ford. Talks of various denominations, her faith, the importance of church music, names hymns, her work in training junior choirs, taking services in rest homes. Names Norman Kirk, Heretaunga, Fergusson, Braeburn, Summerset homes. Recalls her faith experience at her father's burial. Mentions her stillborn baby. Relates meeting her future husband. Explains her attitude to raffles. Explains what it was like turning 21, the maturity of today's children, mentions partnerships before marriage, education for girls. Talks of her husband's circuits as Minister and achieving his BA by correspondence. Recalls church activities. mentions food and clothing for people in need, changes in health care. Talks of attitudes to Maori and Pacific Island people. Publication - Article entitled 'Viti Olds discovers Fijian roots' published in Touchstone, 2001 Interviewer(s) - Elaine Bolitho Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009293, OHC-009294 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s) - printed. 1 Electronic document(s) - transcript. 1 interview(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3003, OHDL-000958. Search dates: 1967 - 2001

Date: 05 Feb 2001

From: Upper Hutt Uniting Parish Millennium Project

By: Moller, Barbara Joyce, 1943-; Moller, Garry Neilsen, 1938-

Reference: OHInt-0593/36

Description: Barabra Moller recalls her first visit to church and the welcome by Graeme McIver, Stan Clark, Wally Girven and recalls churches previously attended, Explains about her father's faith and gives reasons for moving into the YWCA. Talks of age groups, Bible study and the importance of church social life mentioning the Wesley Revue, craft groups, bus tours. Talks of work and retirement, the longer working week, having time to do gardening. Mentions driving experience and bicycle maintenance. Garry Moller talks of his family's Congregational church involvement, Rev. E.T. Jones, Ewen and G.B. Wright, church maintenance with voluntary labour, participation in the Christmas parade and singing along to an electronic organ, also attendance at camps. Explains how they coped with large scale catering at a conference. Mentions an organist paying at every church on a bus tour, singing in the Waitomo Caves, Anglican communion for several denominations. Names Beverley Shea, Billy Graham, Celebrate Jesus 2000, Father Aprem Athyon, Ben Makasi. Recalls church songs and hymns, gives examples of the power of prayer. Talks of changes in modern families, people from other countries. Discusses poverty. Interviewer(s) - Elaine Bolitho Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009287 and OHC-009288 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s) - printed. 1 Electronic document(s) - transcript. 1 interview(s). 1.15 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3000, OHDL-000955. Portrait photograph taken at time of interview

Date: 29 Nov 2000

From: Upper Hutt Uniting Parish Millennium Project

By: Noice, James William, 1933-

Reference: OHInt-0593/37

Description: Jim Noice was born in Auckland in 1933. Recalls his first attendance at the Presbyterian Church before the union of parishes. Relates he became an organist and Sunday school teacher, mentioning the roll, staffing and the arrangement of classes. Talks of members of old folks' homes attending plays and concerts and recalls their transportation by car. Mentions his interest in theatre. Recalls carol singing. Explains about the union of the parishes and the ministers involved, why he chose to worship at St. Andrew's and talks of the age of the congregation. Mentions church music and the the use of drums and piano. Talks of friends outside of church and his family's church attendance, the Anzac Day Service and taking communion. Explains what it is like to have faith and talks of prayers mentioning the Lord's Prayer, and being guided to apply for a job with railways as a computer programmer, later studying accountancy. Recalls the expense of the new job, train travel to work, having children and the distance from relatives. Discusses children walking to school, parents going to schools, meeting the teacher. Relates being a best man to a colleague who also lived in the same boarding house. Talks of coping with deaths of several people known to him. Discusses treatment for diseases. Talks of unemployment, employers' contracting out work, longer working hours affecting social life. Explains his parent's attitude to education, explains that he missed sitting School Certificate but gained a qualification in accountancy. Relates his children's and grandchildren's educational qualifications. Talks of changes in church music, vestments and religions. Interviewer(s) - Elaine Bolitho Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-009289, OHC-009290 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s) - printed. 1 Electronic document(s) - transcript. 1 interview(s). 1.10 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-3001, OHDL-000956. Portrait photograph taken at time of interview

Date: 2007

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-2007-01

Description: Booklet contains libretto and music score, for a service presented in its original liturgical setting and with original instruments Quantity: 1 album(s) Album(s). Physical Description: Booklet of 16 pages, 297 x 210 mm. Provenance: Donated by Dr Michael Brown, Wellington, in 2014.