Music and Dramatic Committee

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 45, 23 May 1930, Page 10

Music and Dramatic Committee

AT the monthly meeting of the 1YA Musical, and Dramatic Committee there were present: Mr. T. T. Garland, Auckland Savage Club; Mr. CG, B. Plummer, Auckland Choral Society ; Mr. John Tait, Society of Musicians; Mr. J. F.. Montague, Auckland Comedy Players; Mr. L. E. Lambert, Bohemian Orchestra; Mr. BE. Blair, Workers’ Educational Association; Mr. V. Trask, Athenian Club; Miss R. Walker, University Students’ Association; Mr. L. ©. Barnes, Station Director at 1YA; Mr. O. M. Pritchard, Programme Organiser at 1YA. . In the unavoidable absence of the chair, Mr. McCallum, Mr. Lambert presided. .

A report from the sub-committee set up in connection with the inauguration of a song-writing competition was presented. It was decided to forward it to the company, with a strong recommendation that it be carried out, in order to foster local composers... "Many valuable suggestions came forward with regard to future lectures and programmes, and these, it’ was stated, would be carried into effect as early as possible. A discussion took place with regard to the proposed Music Week to be held in August, and it was decided that every help possible be given to make this week a success.