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AM very pleased indeed to have the opportunity of writing about the Symphony Orchestra of the King Edward Technical College, Dunedin. This combination broadcast the first half of their June programme ‘through 4YA. With what some musicians called temerity and others ‘optimism, Frank Callaway, director of music at the College, decided about a couple of years ago to form a select group from the members of the College musicians, and, helped by a few experienced outside players, this band of youthful enthusiasts began to give symphonic concerts. The venture was an immediate success. Not only did the public rally with financial support sufficient to purchase a whole new set of instruments, but the orchestra also plays at most of its concerts to packed audiences. The conductor, Mr. Callaway, chooses his music with care, so that the resources of his young musicians are not overtaxed; but at the same time the standard of the programme remains very high indeed, and no attempts are made to play down to what is sometimes erroneously supposed to be the public taste. In these times, when the formation of the National Orchestra has meant the temporary loss of good local musicians, Dunedin may be proud of the initiative shown by Mr. Callaway in forming his orchestra, and in the excellent standard both of programme and of performance which he and his musicians continue to display.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 17, Issue 417, 20 June 1947, Page 11
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