Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra

Scope and Content: Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra in rehearsal. A. 5 views - Conductor Rodnunsky, sections of the orchestra and soloists. B. Views of various sections of the orchestra. Some musicians are identified.Bassonist in red Tanya Arnold; Cellos - Blair Amudnsen and Joanne Grant; Clarinetist Peggy Mezei guest…

History Biographical: The Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra was formed in the fall of 1960 under conductor Albert Rodnunsky.At the first rehearsal there were 17 musicians and by the end of the following week the numbers grew to 34. Within 4 months the total was 70. An executive was formed to support the orchestra and the Symphony Women's League was established in 1961. Their purpose was to showcase classical music to the public and to engage in musical theatre productions. A Junior Symphony was formed soon after to provide a training ground for young musicians. Fifty-five years and several conductors later, the orchestra continues to present concerts today and have widened their variety of repetoire. Museus the Symphony's chamber group began in 1974 when Norbert Boehm joined the orchestra.

Scope and Content: Lethbridge Symphony Orchestra in rehearsal. A. 5 views - Conductor Rodnunsky, sections of the orchestra and soloists. B. Views of various sections of the orchestra. Some musicians are identified.Bassonist in red Tanya Arnold; Cellos - Blair Amudnsen and Joanne Grant; Clarinetist Peggy Mezei guest artist; trumpets l-r Kirk Ramsey, Gil MacKay and Don Robb; trombones - l-r Jim Simpson, Sandy Brunelle and Ken Rogers.; 2nd violin Phil Sketon; Clarinets - Joan Rogers, Jonathan Dean and Peggy Mezei; Pat Boehm at left; Bass - Bill Ivison; Violins - Hugh Laycock and Val Lazzaretto; Conductor Steart Grant;l-r Tympani - Sylvia Pimental;Pianist Louise Needham; French Horn Kirk Raqmsey; Katie Oos Symphony Women's Leaue withdisplay; Flutist Gail Hiscock; Norbert Boehm, Janne Grant and Phil Skelton; Patricia O"connel piccolo; Violins in front - Loretta Ichikawa and Phil Skelton; Joanne Grant cello; Clarinets Joan Rogers and Jonathan Dean; Young Peoples workshop; Norbert Boehem in white suit; Executive of Symphony - front row l-r- Barb Walker, Gerry DeHeer, Dorothy Bechel and Margaret Nelson. Newsclipping coies of symphony events, programs and guests.