British Columbia Musician
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is part of: BC Historical Newspapers
contributor: Miller, Ernest C.
issued: 2024-03-26
issued: 1924-08-04
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note: P^BPISP ^mmtmm^^ 1 swScSBfi^ Vancouver, B. C, August 4, 1924 Official Journal of the Musicians' Union, Local 145, A. F. of M. VoL II., No. 4 GEORGE JOHNSTON I ■6 i -. YY7E have been informed that our popular young friend and late member of this local, "George" is making such progress in London as to break all records. Arriving in the British metropolis fa most conservative city), not knowing a single person, and possessing only a few credentials from a member of this local, he nevertheless has secured a position as second clarinet at the "Gaiety" which possesses one of the finest theatre orchestras in the world, and is associated with famous artists like Miss Gertie Miller, Mr. Geo. Grossmith, and such well-known musical comedies as "Our Miss Gibbs," etc. George Has for principal clarinet, Mr. Chas. Draper, one of the very best artists that has ever been associated with the instrument. On account of his senior being away to perform at Philharmonic concerts, etc, he has to play first chair and often has the uncomfortable experience of having some of the best symphony men playing second to him- Our late young member failed to secure permission to compete for the scholarship at the Royal College of Music, through not possessing his birth certificate. Had he been granted the right to enter and won, it would have entitled him to three, and perhaps four, years tuition with the clarinet as his primary instrument, and the piano as the secondary, together with harmony and ensemble practice in an orchestra of 80 college student:; sometimes strengthened by the inclusion of the professors. However, as the result of the splendid progress he has made, and through the representations of his professor, he Was granted a special course of one year. This example of consistency and application to pursue an object to its proper and legitimate end as a musician, should be a lesson to our young; er members; who are still in their preliminary period, and who find progress slow and conseque…
has type: Newspapers
spatial: Vancouver (B.C.)
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language: English
lat: 49.2611110
long: -123.1138890
provider: Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
publisher: Vancouver, B.C. : Musician's Union, Local 145, A. F. of M.
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