Material Type

Photograph

Description Level

Item

Physical Condition

Excellent

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 engaged 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

Portraits of Symphony conductors, orchestra members and guest artists Albert Rodninsky 1961- Lucien Needham 1970-1976 John Jackson 1976 - Stewart Grant Glen Klassen Members Stewart Grant Oboe Norbert Boehm and Peter Jarvis, Dorthy Beckel, Joanne Grant Phil Skelton George Evelyn Dean Blair composer Flutist and cellist unidentified Lorretta Ichikawa violin Guest conductor Daniel Leveff? Guests Katherin Johnson, George Zukerman Annalee Patipatawakoon, Gust conductor Mayor Dave Carpenter, Loise Needham, The Cascade Quartet, unidentified pianist, unidentified guest quartet, 3 unidentified quartets, Christopher Lyle and Ken Rogers conductor for the Symphony Follies. Vox Musica with conductor George Evelyn color image Betty Hicks, Glen Montgomery, Marcel & Elizabeth Bergman, Blaine Hendsbee, Maestro Charles Demuynck, Broek Bosman, Kevin Gagnon, Dale Ketcheson, Janet Underdahl and Thomas Rolston.

Access Restrictions

Public Access

Accession No.

20111086-006

Collection

Archive

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