MUSIC TEACHERS

Evening Star, Issue 21662, 6 March 1934, Page 11

MUSIC TEACHERS

OTAGO ASSOCIATION The twenty-ninth annual report of die Music Teachers’ Association of New Zealand (Otago branch), states that the outstanding event of the past year was the tenth annual conference of Dominion Musicians, which was held in Dunedin from May 10 to. May 12. Musicians from all parts of the dominion came to attend the conference and take part in the public performances. The Otago branch had the honour of sponsoring the idea of holding concerts during conference, and the result more than justified itself, in spite of the fact that a financial loss was experienced. Never before had so many of the leading musicians of New Zealand gathered together to make music, the splendid programmes rendered romain,ing as a most pleasant memory even at this distance of time. It is unfortunate that the musical life of the dominion has lost two who assisted at the celebrations--Messrs John Bishop and George Ellwood. Regret is expressed at the death oi Mr .1. Dalmores M'Donald, one of the foundation members when the society was founded in 1905. Five new members have joined during the year. With all deletions, the list will number 86. The balance-sheet shows a credit of £.‘l3 15s 6d ordinary account (less liabilities), and £2l 3s 8d special reserve account.

The branch is pleased to welcome Mr C. A Martin on his return from . a lengthy visit to England and the Continent, and also to welcome as new members Madame Winnie Fraser and Mr David Whisker, who have transferred from Canterbury and Auckland branches respectively. Every endeavour will be made during the coming year to obtain rebates and concessions for members in a similar manner to last year, and recommendations will be made to the incoming council that, .it is hoped, will still further widen the scope and usefulness of the Otago branch.