1YA MUSICAL COMMITTEE

Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 954, 23 April 1930, Page 9

IYA MUSICAL COMMITTEE

SONG-WRITING CONTEST MOOTED The first meeting of the present financial year of the IYA Musical and Dramatic Committee was held at the station office. The following were present:—Mr. Karl Atkinson, representing the Auckland Piano Students' Association: Mr. A. B. Chappell. M.A., the Auckland Dickens Fellowship’ Society; Air. John Tait. the Society of Musicians: Mr. J. F. Montague, Auckland Comedy Players; Mr. L. E. Lambert, Bohemian Orchestra; Mr' F. McCallum. Little Theatre SocietyMi. T. T. Garland, Savage Club; Mr. “ M- Price. Aeolian Orchestra: Air. E. Blair. W.E.A.; Mr. V. Trask, Athenian Club; the station director and the programme organiser. Mr. F. McCallum was elected chairman for the ensuing year. It was reported by the station director that a series of lectures on art would shortly be commencing, and that probably a series of lectures on astronomy would also be arranged. Considerable discussion on the proposed music week in August took place, and it was decided that the fullest co-operation with the promoters would be given. The conductor of the IYA Broadcasting Choir announced that the next performance of the choir would take place in May and would consist in the main of part songs and that the third concert for 1920 would be devoted to a performance of the opera “Marama,” by Mr. Archie Don, of Auckland. An innovation in the way of short recitals had been arranged for May 2. the artists being Miss Joyce Seth Smith. Mr. Leo Whittaker and Mr. Noel Monkman. If this recital proves acceptable further similar programmes would be broadcast. It was decided to recommend to the company that a song writing competition be held and a sub-committee, consisting of Messrs. Lambert, Atkinson and Tait, was appointed to go into the question, subject to the company’s approval. Further suggestions were another mystery night and talks by the mayors -T outside districts on the attractions of their respective districts.