Music - Instruction and study

Date: [1995-2000]

From: McLeod, Jennifer Helen, 1941-2022: Collection

Reference: MS-Papers-7349-129

Description: Correspondence, programmes, and other papers relating to McLeod's participation in school events and requests for information from pupils; also includes letters and cards from Elaine; [?] Shannon Kapa Haka Group Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Holographs, printed matter

Date: [1968-1973]

From: McLeod, Jennifer Helen, 1941-2022: Collection

By: McLeod, Jennifer Helen, 1941-2022

Reference: MS-Papers-7349-172

Description: Manuscript by McLeod of an unpublished book on writing 4-part harmony, written for her stage I students in the late 1960s, early 1970s Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript (some photocopies)

Date: 1976 - 1978

By: Thomas, Joan Elva, 1922-

Reference: B-051-057-a

Description: Shows old two-storeyed house with enclosed sunporch on ground floor. No. 48 of a print run of 100. Title from notes supplied by artist. Reproduction of ink and wash drawing. Published at the same time as B-051-056, 058/060. House used at the time by students as a music conservatory. Has now been demolished. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Joan E. Thomas 76.; Recto - bottom right - (In pencil): Joan E. Thomas 48/100 Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 330 x 430 mm.

Date: 14 May 2002

By: Nielsen, Margaret Alison, 1933-2023

Reference: MS-Papers-7430

Description: Speech delivered by Lyell Cresswell on the occasion of receiving an honorary doctorate in music at Victoria University, 14 May 2002 Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Source of title - Supplied Quantity: 1 folder(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Typescript with holograph additions Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Ms M Nielsen, Karori, Wellington, May 2002

Date: [1940-1994]

From: Dickson, Decima, 1906-1995: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5562-15

Description: Comprises `Music throughout my life' in `IRMT journal' (Sept 1994); notes on camping trip to Mt Egmont in the 1920s; correspondence and notes for Peter Harcourt on Hamilton Dickson (1990); music playing instruction piece; `I am content' (1994); letter to Nota Bene Music Publishing Co-operative re publication of Hamilton Dickson's compositions (nd); `Take time' (poem); `Decima's personal religion' (nd); `The Pianist' (nd); `How do we gain control of self?' (1989); notebook for indoor bowls; `Boat trip to Waiheke Island' not written by Dickson (nd); notes re Jill Palmer and the Music Archive (1980); talk on becoming a professional pianist (1990); talk and recital at the Presbyterian Home (1984); notes for Dinesh (1994?); World War II and women of NZ questionnaire; and talkback with Monica Wilson on `My life of music' Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1889-1890

By: Fowler, Olive Wordsworth, 1872-1939

Reference: MS-Papers-2908

Description: Certificates issued for singing, pianoforte and theory of music, by Nelson Girls College Quantity: 1 folder(s) (2 leaves). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Ms, printed matter

Date: 1854-1859 1912-1919

By: Corliss, Valerie Claire, 1893-1946

Reference: MSX-4173

Description: Corliss has not kept a daily diary but rather an occasional journal describing special occasions such as a family holiday to Picton, a train trip from Petone to Wellington, aspects of her teaching career, lists of stories she had written, her musical interests, and a voyage to England on the `Ayrshire' in 1914, where she studied music. Included with the volume is a copy of a letter from George H Valentine to his brother (from Lefevers Peninsula, Port Adelaide, 7 Sep 1859), and notes re the `Annie Wilson' which arrived at Wellington 22 March 1854. Part of the Archive of New Zealand Music Source of title - Supplied by diarist Accompanying material - As well as the letter from Valentine to his brother (1859) there are items (photocopied) regarding the voyage of the `Annie Wilson' (1854) which appear to have been kept with the journal; accompanying the journal is a letter from the donor giving additional information about the Corliss family and himself, a direct descendant of Amos Burr of the `Tory'. Relationship complexity - Acc 81-252, Harland, William James: Music scrapbook; MS-Papers-5065-16: miscellaneous papers relating to Arthur Fieldhouse; and MSX-2851, Corliss, V C: Music book including lectures to teachers and recital lectures, 1926. Corliss intended to record only happenings that struck her `as being beautiful' Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.01 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Mss and printed matter Provenance: Donor/Lender/Vendor - Donated by Mr J H Staff, Papakura, 1995

Date: 1976 - 1978

By: Thomas, Joan Elva, 1922-

Reference: B-051-057

Description: Shows old two-storeyed house with enclosed sunporch on ground floor. No. 47 of a print run of 100. Reproduction of ink and wash drawing. Published at the same time as B-051-056, 058/060. House used at the time by students as a music conservatory. Has now been demolished. Title from notes supplied by artist. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Joan E. Thomas 76.; Recto - bottom right - (In pencil): Joan E. Thomas 47/100 Quantity: 1 b&w photo-mechanical print(s). Physical Description: Photolithograph, 330 x 430 mm.

Date: [1948-1986]

From: Jensen, Arthur Owen, 1907-1997 : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-5961-18

Description: Programmes, articles and clippings re Cambridge Music Schools held at St Peters School, Cambridge Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1980 - 1989

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-UCSM-1980s

Description: Includes: 1980: Marta Hidy violin; Maurice Till piano. Lunchtime recital at the School of Music, 10 June [1980]. Programme Marta Hidy violin; Zdenek Konicek cello; Maurice Till piano. Christchurch Teachers' College Auditorium, 15 June 1980. Programme (2 copies) Marta Hidy violin; Zdenek Konicek cello; Maurice Till piano. Christchurch Teachers' College Auditorium, 29 June 1980. Programme Marta Hidy violin; Zdenek Konicek cello; Maurice Till piano. Christchurch Teachers' College Auditorium, 13 July 1980. Programme University of Canterbury Chamber Orchestra, leader Chloe Moon. Afternoon recital of the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, 20 July [1980]. Programme University of Canterbury String Orchestra, conductor John Pattinson, soloists Jan Tawroszewicz violin, Maurice Till piano. Waitaki Boys' High School Oamaru 8 July; Nora Dickie Hall Timaru Girls' High School Timaru 10 July [1980]. Programme (2 copies) University of Canterbury String Orchestra, conductor John Pattinson, soloists Jan Tawroszewicz violin, Maurice Till piano. Regent Theatre Waimate 9 July; St Andrews Community Centre Ashburton 12 July [1980]. Programme (2 copies) 1981: "The organ among friends"; concert (With Alison Brown, on organ,Christopher Kane on cello; violins Chloe Moon, Rachel Catanach; oboes Ruth Allen, Amanda Peet). Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, 31 May [1981?]. Programme (2 copies) Alard Quartet. Christchurch Teachers' College, 5 July 1981. Programme Renaud Fontanarosa, cello; Maurice Till, piano. Evening recital. School of Music, 31 August 1981. Programme Walter Godde cello; Maurice Till piano [Undated concert 1981?]. Programme with inside spread only Nelson Baroque Consort. Lunchtime recital. School of Music, 17 September 1981 (Bela Bartok Anniversary Year). Programme 1982: Three brilliant artists: Marya Martin flute (with Maurice Till piano); Marta Hidy violin (with Maurice Till piano); Richard Mapp piano. Subscription series 16 March, 5 April, 28 April [1982]. Booking form (2 copies) 1983: Hanz Deinzer clarinet; Walter Godde cello; Maurice Till piano. Nora Dickie Hall Timaru, 23 July 1983. Programme (2 copies) Walter Godde cello; Maurice Till piano; Carl Pini violin. James Hay Theatre, 20 June 1983. Programme Carl Pini violin, Walter Godde cello, Maurice Till piano with guest artist David Cripps horn. James Hay Theatre Christchurch Town Hall, 21 November 1983. Programme 1984: Carl Pini violin; Walter Godde cello; Maurice Till piano. James Hay Theatre Christchurch Town Hall, 3 March 1984. Programme Carl Pini violin; Walter Godde cello; Maurice Till piano. James Hay Theatre Christchurch Town Hall, 4 October 1984. Programme 1985?: Martin Riseley violin; Maurice Till piano. Great Hall, Christchurch Arts centre, 30 May [1985?]. Programme (2 copies) Wilfried Godde violin; Walter Godde cello; Maurice Till piano. Town Hall Auditorium, 30 July [1985?]. programme 1985: Evening recitals, Winter term 1985. Pamphlet / application form Jan Tawroszewicz violin, Walter Godde cello, Maurice Till piano. James Hay Theatre 23 October 1985. Programme (2 copies) Jan Tawroszewicz violin, Walter Godde cello, Maurice Till piano. Theatre Royal Timaru, 2 December 1985. Programme 1986: Jan Tawroszewicz violin; Walter Godde cello; Maurice Till piano. James Hay Theatre, 3 March 1986. Programme James Tennant cello; Maurice Till piano. State Trinity Centre, 2 October 1986. Programme 1987: Jan Tawroszewicz violin; James Tennant cello; Maurice Till piano. Limes Room Christchurch Town Hall, 4 May 1987. Programme Maurice Till, piano. Franz Schubert, Frederic Chopin. James Hay Theatre Christchurch Town Hall, 23 November 1987. Programme (2 copies) 1989: Jan Tawroszewicz violin, Maurice Till piano. James Hay Theatre, 3 April 1989. Programme (2 copies) Martin Riseley violin, Te Rhodes baritone, Maurice Till piano. Great Hall Christchurch Arts Centre, 19 May 1989. Programme Jan Tawroszewicz violin; Gayle Smith cello; Maurice Till piano. James Hay Theatre Christchurch Town Hall, 12 June 1989. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Flyers and pamphlets, sizes varying up to 240 mm. Provenance: Some donated by Richard Till, from the papers of his father Maurice Till in 2014; one donated by Donald Maurice, 2015.

Date: 1990 - 1999

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-UCSM-1990s

Description: Includes: 1990: Jan Tawroszewicz violin; Maurice Till piano. State Trinity Centre, 9 April 1990. Programme (2 copies) 1991: The University Trio: Jan Tawroszewicz violin; Alexander Ivashkin cello; Maurice Till piano. James Hay Theatre Christchurch Town Hall, 14 March 1991. Programme The University Trio: Jan Tawroszewicz violin; Alexnader Ivashkin cello; Maurice Till piano. James Hay Theatre Christchurch Town Hall, 28 September 1991. Programme (2 copies) Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Flyers and pamphlets, sizes varying up to 240 mm. Provenance: Some donated by Richard Till, from the papers of his father Maurice Till in 2014

Date: 14 Jul 1995

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

By: Platt, Peter (Sir), 1924-2000; Halton, Rosalind, active 1995-2006

Reference: OHInt-0134-11

Description: Interview with Sir Peter Platt, born in Sheffield, England, in 1924. Talks about his family background, and his parents meeting when they were medical students. Refers to his father being awarded a Baronetcy for services as president of the Royal College of Physicians, and his reasons for not using the title in academic life. Discusses his father's political views, and his own view of the importance of research. Describes his musical awakening at the age of 13. Mentions studying at the Royal College of Music, London, and his service on torpedo boats in the English Channel during World War II that interrupted his studies. Talks about deciding to become an academic, studying at Magdalen College, Oxford, and the character of his Oxford education. Refers to teaching at Sydney University before his appointment as Professor of Music at the University of Otago. Comments on the impact his predecessor Victor Galway had in establishing music as an intellectual and rigorous discipline within the university. Explains how he came to teach medieval music, its strength and its role in the origins of Western music. Refers to his first sabbatical leave from Otago, performances attended in Germany and England, and musicology visits in the United States. Comments on how his interest in musical exploration had developed at the University of Sydney, and discusses the interdependence of musical disciplines and the arts in general. Outline how his teaching of harmony and counterpoint was modeled on the 16th century practice of counterpoint. Discusses restructuring the harmony course at Otago in 1970 in conjunction with Jack Spiers, opening the way to ethnomusicology as well as pop music and composition. Mentions the introduction of performance into the university course in the 1960s. Reflects on his lecturing style, his ideas on linking all branches of music, and the importance to him of the process of renewal. Talks about the character of Dunedin as a music centre, and the disadvantage to the city of the establishment of the National Orchestra just before he arrived. Comments on the establishment of the Dunedin Civic Orchestra ca.1960, and on his work as musical director of the Dunedin Opera Company. Recalls conducting classical and contemporary music, and playing the oboe in performances. Refers to his busy schedule of rehearsals and performances with various choral, opera and instrumental groups in Dunedin. Talks about visits by notable musicians to Dunedin including Julius Katachen and Istvan Nadas. Discusses his work as the first chairman of the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council. Abstracted by - Rosalind Halton Interviewer(s) - Rosalind Halton Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-020284 - OHC-020286 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2.47 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-7115. Search dates: 1924 - 1995

Date: 17 - 18 Feb 2007 - 17 Feb 2007 - 18 Feb 2007

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

By: Nielsen, Margaret Alison, 1933-2023; Smith, Roger, active 2003-2009

Reference: OHInt-0134-19

Description: Interview with Margaret Nielsen, born in Hāwera in 1933. Talks about her family's musical background and learning the piano from age five. Comments on being taught by Irish Catholic nuns at the Hāwera Convent School, then attending the Hāwera Technical High School where she was school pianist. Refers to learning the violin at high school and names her music teachers. Mentions attending a school holiday music school at Whanganui. Talks about training as a teacher at Christchurch Teachers College, studying piano with Ernest Empson, and returning to Canterbury University College to study music fulltime after an aunt left her some money. Discusses her musical activities in Christchurch, including with the Harmonic Society and the Union of Graduates of Music, tutoring, and teaching music at Christ's College. Describes going to Mills College, Oakland, California on a government bursary to do a masters degree in composition. Mentions teachers, friends made, becoming interested in food and in jazz, and performing New Zealand music there. Talks about returning to New Zealand in 1959, touring with the New Zealand Opera Company, meeting Frederick Page, and being appointed a junior lecturer at Victoria University College in 1960. Talks about courses she taught, Jenny McLeod and Robin Maconie arriving as students, and difficulties between Douglas Lilburn and Fred Page. Explains how the performance course was introduced in the Music Department. Recalls the appointment of Jenny McLeod as Chair of the Music Department in 1970 causing tension in the department, and refers to subsequent restructuring of courses, teaching programmes, and management of the department. Recounts accommodation problems for the department when the Hunter Building was declared an earthquake risk. Comments on being elected to the University Council as a staff representative and support from some councillors for a purpose-built building for the department. Reflects on her retirement from the School of Music [1993] and continuing to perform for a number of years. Other music activities: Describes the formation of The Page Group ensemble and of the NZBC Concert Orchestra led by Ruth Pearl. Recalls Don McKenzie and Douglas Lilburn establishing Waiteata [Music] Press, and the vibrant arts scene in Wellington in the 1960s with music, theatre and writers. Mentions she did a lot of broadcasting in the 1960s, premiering many New Zealand piano works in concerts, and composers writing music for her. Refers to touring New Zealand music and public reaction to it. Comments on doing radio broadcasts of New Zealand music in Norway, for BBC Radio 3 in 1982, and in Berkeley. Recalls being music advisor to Chamber Music New Zealand (CMNZ) for several years, and being on the Board of SOUNZ (the Centre for New Zealand Music). Describes the establishment of the Douglas Lilburn Trust in the Alexander Turnbull Library. Recalls her reaction to the Hagley Park murder [of a gay man, 1964] and writing a letter to the New Zealand Listener about it. Recalls her association with Roy Jack and through this becoming involved with the campaign [by Venn Young] to decriminalise homosexuality, working with Tony Taylor and John Hardwick-Smith to try to get support from National Party MPs. Mentions becoming friends with Mario and Hilda Fleischl soon after she arrived in Wellington, and Hilda dying when Igor Stravinsky was visiting [1961]. Refers to marrying Mario in 1965 and his death in 1971. Accompanying material - timeline of Margaret Nielsen's life; list of names mentioned (4 p.); printouts from Wikipedia of entries for Paul Hamburger (1 p.) and Mills College (5 p.) (both printed 17 Feb 2007); printout from SOUNZ website about Margaret Neilsen being awarded an ONZM in 2005; printout from VicNews 20 Jan 2005 including mention of Margaret Neilsen being awarded an ONZM (1 p.); printout of entry for Ernest Charles Empson from the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography website (2 p.); photocopy of editorial from N.Z. Listener June 5 1964 commenting on the acquittal of six youths for the murder of a homosexual man in Hagley Park (1 p.) and of a letter to the editor by Margaret Nielsen on the subject (1 p., publ. June 26 1964) Interviewer(s) - Roger Smith Quantity: 1 digital sound recording(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 5.21 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-7123. Search dates: 1933 - 2007

Date: 15, 16, 20 Dec 1993 - 15 Dec 1993 - 20 Dec 1993

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

By: Walden-Mills, William Henry, 1909-1997; O'Rourke, Anne C, active 1989-1993

Reference: OHInt-0134-14

Description: Interview with Bill (William) Walden-Mills, born in Farnsborough, England, in 1909. Tape one: 1909-1959 the early years, England and Dunedin; tape two, 1959-1974/75 Department of Education; tape three, 1975- retirement. (No abstract available) Interviewer(s) - Anne O'Rourke Accompanying material - Obituary of Bill Walden-Mills (Evening Post, 14 Aug 1997), in folder with forms Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-020291 - OHC-020293 Quantity: 3 C60 cassette(s). 1 folder(s) - forms. 1 interview(s). 3 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstract(s) to come. Search dates: 1909 - 1993

Date: 20 May 1998

From: Southland oral history project

By: Cairns, Beth, active 1991; Henderson, Muriel Jane, 1917-2011

Reference: OHInt-0464/08

Description: Muriel Henderson was born in 1917. Describes her schooling. Talks about her brothers Gordon and John who were drowned at Omaui. Mentions the Riverton Rocks area and Thomson's Bush. Discusses motorbike racing, boxing, school picnics and opera. Discusses broadcasting at 4YZ radio station. Mentions Bill Cherry. Describes her interest in duck shooting, the fishing hut at Awarua and rabbits and ferrets. Mentions kauri trees planted at Stewart Island for the brothers. Talks about the De Cliffords at the Wallace County Hotel, prohibition and the breweries. Discusses her career nursing and as a sales representative. Recalls the Huia Club and gondolas on the Otepuni River. Mentions fencing with her daughter Jane. Describes the family's musical involvement and the music lessons of brother Alex Lindsay, first violinist with the Symphony Orchestra. Mentions Thomas Anthony, the O'Byrne School of Music, May Jones and Billy Ferguson. Talks about learning cello. Discusses the Alex Lindsay Music Suite at Southland Boys High School. Discusses Alex Lindsay's scholarship to the Royal Academy in London and his MBE for being leader of the orchestra. Interviewer(s) - Beth Cairns Accompanying material - Article on Muriel Henderson `Gran with a gun'; obituary of Alex Lindsay by Douglas Lilburn Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - other brief abstract, OHA-2685. Photo of Muriel Henderson duck shooting, photo of Muriel Henderon in 1936 and more recent photo; photo of Alex Lindsay playing the violin

Reference: Eph-A-MUSIC-UACE

Description: Includes: 1973: Northland programme: A hundred years of music 1873-1973. Kaitaia, 13-14 October 1973 [Pamphlet / enrolment form] (2 copies) 1975: Northland programme. Seminar: Twentieth century music and the arts. Kaitaia College, 3-4 May 1975. Pamphlet / booking form 1976: Music and art of Latin America. Tikipunga High School Whangarei, 9-10 October 1976. Pamphlet / booking form 1978: Seminar for teachers of string instruments; teaching techniques with Paul Rolland. 305 May 1978. Pamphlet / booking form Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Flyers and pamphlets, sizes varying up to 240 mm.

Date: 1965, 1967-1968, and date unknown

From: Wellington Workers’ Educational Association: Collection

Reference: PAColl-3540-04

Description: Contains original photographic prints and contact sheets taken by an unidentified photographer(s) showing people, music, art, and wool spinning classes, Golden Jubilee and working bee celebrations, and renovations at the Wellington Workers' Educational Association Centre on The Terrace, Wellington. Some individuals are identified. Title supplied by Library. Quantity: 26 b&w original photographic print(s).

Date: 1950-1999

By: University of Canterbury. School of Music

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-UCSM-1900s

Description: Not yet listed Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed booklets and fliers, up to quarto size, some illustrated.

Date: 1950-1979

By: University of Otago. Department of Music

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-UOMD-1900s

Description: Not yet listed Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed booklets and fliers, up to quarto size, some illustrated.

Date: 1978

By: University of Auckland. School of Music

Reference: Eph-B-MUSIC-UACM-1900s

Description: Includes: The Conservatorium of Music University of Auckland presents the Karlheinz Company; Kontakte, Spiral, refrain. Stockhausen 50th birthday concert. Maidment Arts Centre, 22 August [1978]. Programme Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Printed booklets and fliers, up to quarto size, some illustrated.