C DSPJ Records of the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra 1949-2007

Hull History Centre: Records of the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra

Accession Number: 11/81; 11/85

Historical Background: In April 1952 the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra was founded by Miss Elizabeth Curtis, a peripatetic music instructor and teacher at Beverley Grammar School. The Orchestra had it roots in a music club started by Miss Curtis at Beverley Grammar School. Recognizing the valuable experience that young musicians could gain by playing in a professionally arranged orchestra, Miss Curtis established the 'Junior Phil' as a way of training young musicians in Hull for a professional career in music.

Since 1952 the Junior Phil has operated as a satellite organisation of the main Hull Philharmonic Society. Through this relationship some of the most talented young musicians have been given the chance to play with the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra in its season concerts held at City Hall. Members of the Junior Phil have also provided their services as programme sellers at these concerts and on a number of occasions the two orchestras have played together at charity concerts. The Junior Phil is also affiliated to the National Association of Youth Orchestras and is one of the oldest fully independent youth orchestras in the country.

The Junior Phil has undertaken many concerts and musical engagements since its establishment. A regular feature of the calendar has been the annual Hull and Hornsea Musical Festivals. Generously, Miss Curtis was often known to pay the entrance fees of talented individuals from the orchestra. She also kindly donated a trophy to the Hull Musical Festival Committee in the 1960s for use in the Orchestral Section prizes. Other regular features include an annual charity concert, with proceeds from ticket sales going to designated local charities and groups, and a 'Music for a Summer Evening' concert. Usual venues included Hymers College and the New Theatre in Hull. However, other venues including churches and the Floral Hall in Hornsea played host to seasonal concerts such as harvest festivals and carol services. In the 1970s concerts were also given at Everthorpe Prison for the benefit of the inmates.

On a number of occasions the orchestra has both entertained and been the guest of various European youth orchestras. Gavle Musiksikolan Swedish Youth Orchestra played host to the Junior Phil in 1972 after they had been guests in Hull the previous year. Rotterdam Youth Symphonic Orchestra at Lyons Hall in 23 Sep 1977, Assens Church Boys Choir in Jul 1980, and Hague Youth Symphony Orchestra in Sep 1989 were also guests of the Junior Phil. From the 1990s the orchestra often undertook 'Easter Tours' including those to Northern France in 1995, Prague in 1997, Dublin in 2000, Italy in 2002, Barcelona in 2006 and Prague again in 2007. During these tours the orchestra would play an number of concerts as hosts of various youth orchestras and musical associations.

In addition to the full orchestra concerts, smaller chamber orchestra concerts have been given regularly in the local area at events such as City Council civic occasions at the Guildhall. Chamber orchestra concerts were also often given at Hull High School for Girls in conjunction with the school's choir. Furthermore, individual members have been invited to play with various other orchestras including the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. As well as the main and chamber orchestras, the Peter Pan Orchestra was also established in the 1950s. This was an orchestra for younger musicians, not yet old enough or experienced enough to join the main youth orchestra.

The intention behind it was to provide a way of giving these children further experience and practice to ensure their musical skills progressed. This was a precursor to the development of the Saturday Morning Music School in the 1960s.

Over the years the orchestra has had a number of patrons including the Grand Patron Ruth Railton, Director of the National Youth Orchestra, and Burton Constable Hall, invited to become honorary patron in April 1968. Miss Curtis was a good friend of both Ruth Railton and Richard Baker of the BBC, both of whom were loyal supporters. Conductors have included David Scotney and Andrew Penny, both of whom went on to conduct and direct the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Junior Phil has expreienced a number of significant occasions over years since its establishment. In 1956 the orchestra was registered as a recognised youth organisation by Hull City Education Committee, whilst in 1963 a new constitution was developed. On 12 May 1973 a concert was held at Guildhall to mark the presentation of a portrait of Miss Curtis painted by William Jewitt. The portrait was given in recognition of her contribution to young people and music in Hull following her death in 1972. Every year a birthday retreat to Rise Hall in North Yorkshire was held to mark the anniversary of the orchestra, with special celebrations held on the occasion of its 21st birthday in 1973. On this occasion a book giving the history of the orchestra was commissioned titled 'The Story of the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra', which was written by Clara Jewitt. In 1984 a section of the orchestra was asked to play at the Guildhall on the occasion of a visit by Princess Alexandra. In 1998 a change of name was effected and the organisation has since been known as Hull Philharmonic Youth Orchestra. At this time the insignia was updated to incorporate the change and this lead to the redesign of fabric crests and pin badges originally issued to members in 1965.

Over half a century on the orchestra still thrives today with the same spirit and enthusiasm initially demonstrated by its enigmatic founder.

Custodial History: Deposited by Mrs Eileen Pinder in October 2011

Description: Contains the following records series relating to the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra: Annual Files of the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra, 1953-2007 [C DSPJ/1]; Correspondence Files of the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra, 1950s-1970s [C DSPJ/2]; Attendance and Membership Registers, 1960-1971 [C DSPJ/3]; Audio Recordings of the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra, 1963 [C DSPJ/4]; Files of Elizabeth Curtis, Founder of the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra [C DSPJ/5]; Artefacts, c.1965-1998 [C DSPJ/6]. Please note that minutes and officers' files such as those of the president, secretary and music director are not present, and that this appears to be largely papers collated by the founder Miss Elizabeth Curtis.

Arrangement: Collection is arranged into the following 7 series: C DSPJ/1 Annual Files of the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra, 1953-2007 C DSPJ/2 Correspondence Files of the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra, 1950s-1970s C DSPJ/3 Attendance and Membership Registers, 1960-1971 C DSPJ/4 Recordings of the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra, 1963 C DSPJ/5 Files of Elizabeth Curtis, Founder of the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra, 1940s-1970s C DSPJ/6 Photographs of the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra C DSPJ/7 Artefacts, c.1965-1998

Extent: 6 boxes and 1 LP

Related material: The following related material is also held at Hull History Centre: Records of the Hull Philharmonic Society, 1881-2012 [C DSPH]

Access Conditions: Access will be granted to any accredited reader

Language: English

C DSPJ/1 Annual Files of the Hull Junior 1953-2007 Philharmonic Orchestra Files containing papers relating to the activities of the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra. Papers include concert programmes, photographs, press release cuttings and circulars. Please note that these files are arranged by year rather than season, with the season running across two consecutive years from autumn to summer. Please also note that files for the years 1952 and 1957 are not present and that the quantity of material within each file varies considerably. 53 files

C DSPJ/1/1 Annual File: 1953 1953 Includes the following: Press cutting re performance of Handel's 'Samson' Beverley by Kingston High School and the orchestra, 1953; Programme re Concert, 30 Mar 1953; Programme re Garden Party at Park Avenue, Hull, 1953. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/2 Annual File: 1954 1954 Includes the following: Draft programme re Concert at Hornsea Floral Hall, 1954; Press cutting re Hull Musical Festival performance, 30 May 1954; Notice of performance and programme re concert, 17 Jul 1954; Notice of performance and programme re concert at the Floral Hall, Hornsea, 19 Sep 1954. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/3 Annual File: 1955 1955 Includes the following: Notice re Social Evening at Mason Hall, Hull, 8 Jan 1955; Poster, programme and press cuttings re Grand Concert, 25 Jun 1955; Programme re Concert at the Floral Hall, Hornsea, 23 Jul 1955; Programme re Christchurch Harvest Festival Concert, 15 Oct 1955; Programme re St Charles' Monthly Concerts, 19 Nov 1955. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/4 Annual File: 1956 1956 Includes the following: Cover of programme re Peter Pan Orchestra [beginner orchestra, precursor to Saturday Morning Music School] at Carr Lane School, 1 May 1956; Programme re Peter Pan Orchestra, 10 Apr 1956. 1 file © Hull History Centre 4 Hull History Centre: Records of the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra

C DSPJ/1/5 Annual File: 1958 1958 Includes the following: Programme re The Messiah at St Aidan's Church, Southcoates Avenue, Dec 1958; Press cutting re Hull Musical Festival, 1958; Certificates re Hull Musical Festival, 1958. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/6 Annual File: 1959 1959 Includes the following: Invitation re Christmas Party at Charterhouse High School, Wincolmlee, 3 Jan 1959; Programme re The Messiah at St Martin's Church, Hull, Jan 1959; Press cutting and programme re concert at Hymers College, 28 Feb 1959; Script for a play with music, 1959. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/7 Annual File: 1960 1960 Includes the following: Programme re Evening of Music at Beverley Grammar School, 25 Jul 1960; Programme and press cutting re Carol Concert at Hessle High School, 13 Dec 1960; Programme re Concert at Boothferry Road Hall, 17 Dec 1960; Draft programme and press cutting re concert at Floral Hall, Hornsea, 11 Sep 1960; Programme re Concert at Hornsea Congregational Church, 29 Oct 1960; Draft programme and press release re concert at Estcourt High School, 10 Dec 1960; Programme, photographs, press cuttings, draft programme re Messiah at Hymers College in aid of the Jeremy Marshall Memorial Fund, 29 Dec 1960; Photographs re 8th birthday party at Rise Hall, North Yorkshire 1960. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/8 Annual File: 1961 1961 Includes the following: Programme and ticket re Concert of Instrumental Music at French Convent, Park Grove, Hull, 4 Feb 1961; Press cutting, programme, photographs re Concert at Kelvin Hall, 29 Apr 1961; Press cutting and photographs re Hull Musical Festival, 27 Jun 1961; Programme re Concert at County Primary School, 15 Jul 1961; Programme and press cutting re Youth Makes Music at City Hall, 18 Jul 1961; Photograph of rehearsal at Myton School, 1961; Programme, press cuttings and photographs re Orchestral Music at Floral Hall, Hornsea, 10 Sep 1961; Programme and press cutting re concert at St Pauls Church, 12 Nov 1961; Programme re concert at Hessle High School, 18 Nov 1961; Programme and press cutting re carol service at St Pauls Church, 17 Dec 1961; Press cutting and programme re Christmas concert at Estcourt High School, 16 Dec 1961; Programme and photographs re concert at Hymers College in aid of Jeremy Marshall Fund, 2 Dec 1961; Photographs re rehearsals at Myton School with Mr E. Fussey, 1961. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/9 Annual File: 1962 1962 Includes the following: Press cuttings, photographs, programme, letter, invitation re carol concert at Beverley Grammar School, 3 Jan 1962; Press cutting and flyer re performance of young pianist John Limbert at a Hull Philharmonic Concert, 3 Jan 1962; Programme, notes and press cutting re Messiah at the Floral Hall, Hornsea, 15 Apr 1962; Press cutting and programme re concert at St Nicholas Church, 3 May 1962; Programme, photograph and press cutting re concert at St Marys Grammar School, 12 May 1962; Programme and press cutting re concert at Kelvin Hall, 19 May 1962; Draft programme re concert at Hornsea County Primary School, 16 Jun 1962; Programme and press cuttings re Hull Musical Festival at Farmery Hall, Bevin House, and the orchestra's 10th birthday, 23 Jun 1962; Flyer re concert at Newland High School, 30 Jun 1962; Programme re concert at Convent School, Park Grove, Hull, 7 Jul 1962; Programme re concert at East Riding Summer School of Music, 4 Aug 1962; Programme and press cuttings re concert at the Floral Hall, Hornsea, 9 Sep 1962; Press cutting re Valerie Potter, 19 Aug 1962; Press cutting re Jennifer Bradley, Sep 1962; Draft programme and press cutting re St Paul's Church Harvest Festival, 21 Oct 1962; Programme and press cutting re Concert at Flinton High School, 27 Oct 1962; Draft programme re Armistice Day concert at St Marys Church, Brandesburton, 11 Nov 1962; Programme re Youth Makes Music at the City Hall, Hull, 22 Nov 1962; Programme, press cuttings and photographs re Concert at Hymers College, 24 Nov 1962; Programme and press cutting re Christmas carol concert at Estcourt High School, 8 Dec 1962; Programme re Christmas Concert at Kings Hall, Fountain Road, 21 Dec 1962; Programme re Concert at Kings Hall, 22 Dec 1962; Draft programme re Harvest Festival at St Marys Church, Brandesburton, 21 Oct 1962; Notice and photographs re 10th birthday party at Rise Hall, Jun 1962. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/10 Annual File: 1963 1963 Includes the following: Programme re National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain at Hull City Hall, 4 Jan 1963; Programme re Concert at Welton Church, 1 Sep 1963; Photographs re 11th birthday at Rise, 1963; Press cutting re Gillian Greenstone receives Royal Academy of Music grade eight award, 5 Jan 1963; Programme and press cutting re Christmas Concert at Beverley Grammar School, 1 Jan 1963; Press cutting re Susan Watson, singer, 17 Jan 1963; Press cuttings re death of Miss Hannchen M. Drasdo, 1963; Programme re H.M.S. Pinafore at Hessle High School, Mar 1963; Programme, press cuttings, photographs, speech text re Grand Charity Concert at New Theatre, Hull, 7 Apr 1963; Programme and letter re Concert at Kelvin Hall, Hull, 18 May 1963; Draft programme and letter re concert at St Michaels and All Angels, 21 Apr 1963; Order of service re Commonwealth Youth Sunday, 26 May 1963; Press cutting and photograph re Hull Musical Festival, 27 May 1963; Press cutting re service at Mappleton Church, 9 Jun 1963; Programme re Concert at Canonesses of St Augustine, Park Grove, 29 Jun 1963; Programme re Summer School of Music Concert, 3 Aug 1963; Programme and press cuttings re Concert at the Floral Hall, part of Battle of Britain Week, 15 Sep 1963; Programmes, letters and hymn sheets re Patronal Festival at St Michaels and All Saints, 29 Sep 1963; Letter and press cutting re new constitution, 3 Oct 1963; Press cuttings and statement re Stabat Mater at St Mary Lowgate, 25 Oct 1963; Calendar of events 23 Nov 1963-4 Jan 1964; Press cutting re harvest festival concert at Brandesburton, 13 Oct 1963; Copy constitution, 1963; Press cutting and programme re Concert at Nicholas Church Hall, Hull, 23 Nov 1963; Press cutting and programme re Carol Concert at Estcourt High School, 14 Dec 1963; Programme and press cuttings re Christmas Concert at Kings Hall, Fountain Road, 21 Dec 1963; Programme and press cutting re Christmas Concert at Beverley Grammar School, 30 Dec 1963. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/11 Annual File: 1964 1964 Includes the following: Letters, menus, photographs and lists of persons in fancy dress re Christmas Party, Dec 1964; Programme and press cutting re Concert at Hymers College, 22 Feb 1964; Programme re Hugh the Drover presented by Hessle High School Opera Society, Mar 1964; Press cutting re Concert at Newland School, 19 Mar 1964; Programme and press cutting re Concert of Passiontide Music at St Michaels and All Saints, 21 Mar 1964; Press cutting re Susan MacMahon, Elizabeth Slack and Elizabeth Woolhouse play with Hull Philharmonic Orchestra at City Hall, 17 Apr 1964; Press cutting re increasing demand for admission to the orchestra, 23 Apr 1964; Order of Service re Commonwealth Youth Sunday, 10 May 1964; Press cutting re combined performance of the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra and the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra at Hessle High School, 29 May 1964; Souvenir programme, press cutting, certificate and photograph re Hornsea Musical Festival, 13 Jun 1964; Programme re Concert at Lee's Rest Houses, 20 Jun 1964; Newsletter, Jul 1964; Programme and photograph re Concert at The Convent, Park Grove, 4 Jul 1964; Programme, ticket, press cuttings and photographs re Grand Charity Concert at New Theatre, Hull, 19 Jul 1964; Press cuttings, programme, and photographs re Annual Concert at Floral Hall, Hornsea, 13 Sep 1964; Programme re Concert at St Michaels and All Angels, 3 Oct 1964; Programme re An Evening of Music at Kelvin Hall, Hull, 12 Dec 1964; Press cutting re Richard Colin Jackson to play with the National Youth Orchestra, 16 Dec 1964; Press cutting re Christmas Carol Concert at Hull City Hall, 18 Dec 1964; Press cutting and programme re Concert at Kings Hall, 19 Dec 1964; Notice re rehearsal at Myton School, 23 Dec 1964; Programme re Concert at St Nicholas Church, Hull, 29 Dec 1964; Press cuttings and photograph re Miss Elizabeth Curtis, Dec 1964-Jan 1965. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/12 Annual File: 1965 1965 Includes the following: Programme re Concert of the Louth Schools' Orchestra and Soloists at King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth, 1 Apr 1965; Programme re Concert at Memorial Hall, Kirkella, 1 May 1965; Press cutting re Hornsea Music Festival, 31 May 1965; Programme re Concert at Kelvin Hall, 3 Jul 1965; Programme re Concert at the Convent, Park Grove, 10 Jul 1965; Press cutting re Youth Makes Music Concert at City Hall, 21 Jul 1965; Press cutting re performance of the Miss Gillian Greenstone of Hull and others at the St Annes Pier Floral Hall, Blackpool, 1965; Press cuttings re September recital at All Saints Church, Brough, 21 Aug 1965-6 Sep 1965; Programme and press cutting re Annual Concert at The Floral Hall, Hornsea, 12 Sep 1965; Programme and press cutting re Concert at St Martins Church, Hull, 20 Nov 1965; Press cutting re engagement of Miss Jennifer Markham, former orchestra clarinettist, 23 Nov 1965; Programme and press cutting re Concert at Kings Hall, Fountain Road, 11 Dec 1965; Order of service, programme, letter and press cuttings re re-hallowing of St Mary the Virgin, Elloughton, 11 Dec 1965; Photographs re Christmas party at Myton School, 4 Jan 1965; Programme, press cuttings and photographs re Concert at New Theatre, Hull, 11 Apr 1965. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/13 Annual File: 1966 1966 Includes the following: Photographs re Christmas party at Myton School, 17 Dec 1966; Programme re concert at New Theatre, Hull, 3 Apr 1966; Programme and press cuttings re Concert at the Memorial Institute, Kirkella, 5 Feb 1966; Press cutting re Wendy Goodman and Elizabeth Slack to take part in Henry Wood birthday concert at Albert Park, London, 1 Mar 1966; Programme and press cuttings re Opera 'Lilac Time' at Farmery Hall, Hull, 19 Mar 1966; Programme re Concert at Market Place Methodist Church, 26 Mar 1966; Press cutting, programme and orchestra seating plan re Concert at New Theatre, Hull, 3 Apr 1966; Press cutting and notes re recitals at Burton Constable Hall, 17 May 1966; Newsletter, 1966; Press cutting re summer residential music course at Bridlington, 29 Jul 1966; Programme and press cuttings re Concert at the Floral Hall, Hornsea, 11 Sep 1966; Press cutting re harvest festival at St Marys Church Brandesburton, 17 Oct 1966; Programme re Concert in aid of the French Convent Building Fund, 19 Nov 1966; Programme re Carol Service at Unitarian Church, Hull, 18 Dec 1966; Calendar of events, Dec 1966; Photographs and newsletter re London reunion, 1966. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/14 Annual File: 1967 1967 Includes the following: Press cutting, photographs and invitation re London reunion, 1 Jun 1967; Programme and press cutting re Concert at County Secondary School, Hornsea, 7 Jan 1967; Press cuttings re concerts at St Bartholomew's Church, Aldborough, St Albans Church, Hull, and Kelvin Hall, Hull, Apr 1967-Aug 1967; Press cutting re Alceste at Estcourt High School, 11 Jan 1967; Press cutting re John Beagle, former conductor of the orchestra, appointed Musical Director of the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra, 16 Feb 1967; Press cutting re marriage of orchestra members Joan Hilton and Jason P. Wadsworth, 7 Mar 1967; Press cutting re service at East Hull Congregational Church, 21 Mar 1967; Press cutting marriage of Jean Mary England and Peter Bedford a former member of the orchestra, 4 Apr 1967; Press cutting re Elizabeth Barker played in Hull Philharmonic Orchestra concert at City Hall, 15 Apr 1967; Press cutting re engagement of former members David Kingsley Smith and Susan Clare Watson, 21 Apr 1967; Programme and press cutting re Concert at Kelvin Hall, Hull, 20

May 1967; Press cutting re concert in Hull Prison, 26 May 1967; Press cutting re Hull Musical Festival Prizewinners' Concert at City Hall, 12 Jun 1967; Press cutting re recital at St Albans Church, Hull, 19 Jun 1967; Photographs and certificate re Hornsea Musical Festival, 1 Jul 1967; Programme and press cutting re Concert at Priory Church, Bridlington, 15 Jul 1967; Press cutting re Elizabeth Slack in London based City Brass Ensemble, 18 Jul 1967; Press cutting re Mrs Alec Charlesworth's catering and social work for the orchestra, 20 Jul 1967; Press cutting re Concert at St Bartholomew's Church, Aldborough, 29 Aug 1967; Programme re Concert at [New Theatre, Hull?], Aug 1967; Programme and press cuttings re Concert at the Floral Hall, Hornsea, 10 Sep 1967; Press cutting re Elizabeth Barker wins Royal Schools of Music gold medal, 18 Sep 1967; Press cutting Roy and Malcolm Goodman hope to play with National Senior Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, 18 Oct 1967; Programme re First Annual Concert of the Saturday Morning Music School at Aldborough School, 10 Nov 1967; Programme re Concert at Myton Infants School, 18 Nov 1967; Draft programmes re Salvation Army and Charterhouse concerts, 16-17 Dec 1967; Tickets and draft programme re Carol Concert at St Johns Ambulance Brigade Hall, 22 Dec 1967; Programme and letter re Evening Service at St Johns Church, Newland, 26 Nov 1967; Draft programme and press cutting re carol concert at St Marys Church, Brandesburton, 31 Dec 1967. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/15 Annual File: 1968 1968 Includes the following: Circulars, Jan 1968; Agenda and minutes of Executive Council meeting, 27 Apr 1968; Press cutting, events programme and rehearsal schedule re concert at Hornsea Music Club, 6 Jan 1968; Autumn calendar, Aug 1968-Jan 1969; Press cutting and photograph re members playing in Hull Philharmonic Orchestra concert at City Hall, 16 Feb 1969; Photographs and programme re Concert at Hornsea Music Club, 6 Jan 1968; Newsletter, Apr 1968; Programme and press cutting re Concert at David Lister High School, 2 Mar 1968; Programme, ticket, press cuttings, photograph re Concert at New Theatre, Hull, 7 Apr 1968; Press cutting re performance of pianist Stephen Bishop with Hull Philharmonic Orchestra, City Hall, 3 May 1968; Programme and ticket re Concert at Willerby Methodist Hall, 18 May 1968; Press cutting re Hull Music Festival winners, 20 May 1968; Press cutting and programme re Concert at Hessle Church Hall, 15 Jun 1968; Programme, concert balance sheet, press cuttings re Music for a Summer Evening at Hymers College, 20 Jul 1968; Photographs, programme and circular re reunion meeting, London, 20 May 1968; Programme re Musical Evening at Hull Grammar School, 24 Jul 1968; Order of service and press cutting re marriage of Susan Sheared and Colin McNamee, 18 Aug 1968; Press cutting re Miss Elizabeth Woolhouse, first violin at BBC Midland Light Orchestra, 21 Aug 1968; Press cuttings and programme re Annual Concert at the Floral Hall, Hornsea, 8 Sep 1968; Press cuttings re harvest hymns, St Marys, Brandesburton, 14 Oct 1968; Draft programme re concert on 27 Oct 1968; Programme and press cutting re Saturday Morning Music School at Stamford Hall Aldbrough, 31 Oct 1968; Press cutting, parish magazine report, and draft programme re service at St Matthews Church, North Boulevard, 15 Nov 1968; Programme re Messiah at City Hall, 20 Nov 1968; Programme and press cutting re Presentation Concert, Park Street Unitarian Church Hall, 7 Dec 1968; Order of service and draft program re Youth Service at St Johns Newland, 15 Dec 1968; Press cuttings re Michael Parkinson, Elizabeth Baker and David Chew, members of the orchestra, join the National Youth Orchestra, 11 Dec 1968; Press cutting re carol concert at Charterhouse, 23 Dec 1968. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/16 Annual File: 1969 1969 Includes the following: Newsletter, Jan 1969; Press cutting re the Goodman children, 17 Feb 1969; Letters, 1969; Press cutting re marriage of Margaret Ann Banks and Anthony Bastiman, 24 Mar 1969; Press cutting re debut of Rowena Hardy, 1 Apr 1969; Press cutting and draft programme re service at St Matthews Boulevard, Hull, 18 Apr 1969; Press cutting re Hull and District Sunday Schools Musical Festival, 6 Jun 1969; Programme re Concert at Springville Methodist Church, Hessle, 14 May 1969; Photographs, certificate and press cutting re Hornsea Musical Festival, 28 Jun 1969; Programme re Music at the Stamford Hall, Aldborough, 16 Jul 1969; Programme, press cutting and letter re Music for a Summer Evening at Hymers College, 19 Jul 1969; Notice re rehearsal schedule and annual musical, Jul 1969; Programme re Concert at Brough Methodist Church, 7-8 Sep 1969; Programme and press cutting re Concert at the Floral Hall, Hornsea, 14 Sep 1969; Press cutting re fellowship for Stephen Bell, organist, 17 Sep 1969; Press cutting re harvest service at St Bartholomew's Church, Aldborough, 10 Oct 1969; Programme re music and drama event 'Tribute to John Fisher' at Beverley Grammar School, 9 Oct 1969; Programme and press cutting re Concert at Christchurch Congregational Hall, Southella, 15 Nov 1969; Photographs, press cuttings, programmes re Annual Concert at the New Theatre, Hull, 30 Mar 1969; Programme and letter re participation in service at the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen, Hull, 23 Nov 1969; Letter and poster re Carol Concert at Lonsdale Street Church Hall, 17 Dec 1969. Papers relating to the activities of the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra in the year 1969. Includes the following: Newsletter, Jan 1969; Press cutting re the Goodman children, 17 Feb 1969; Letters, 1969; Press cutting re marriage of Margaret Ann Banks and Anthony Bastiman, 24 Mar 1969; Press cutting re debut of Rowena Hardy, 1 Apr 1969; Press cutting and draft programme re service at St Matthews Boulevard, Hull, 18 Apr 1969; Press cutting re Hull and District Sunday Schools Musical Festival, 6 Jun 1969; Programme re Concert at Springville Methodist Church, Hessle, 14 May 1969; Photographs, certificate and press cutting re Hornsea Musical Festival, 28

Jun 1969; Programme re Music at the Stamford Hall, Aldborough, 16 Jul 1969; Programme, press cutting and letter re Music for a Summer Evening at Hymers College, 19 Jul 1969; Notice re rehearsal schedule and annual musical, Jul 1969; Programme re Concert at Brough Methodist Church, 7-8 Sep 1969; Programme and press cutting re Concert at the Floral Hall, Hornsea, 14 Sep 1969; Press cutting re fellowship for Stephen Bell, organist, 17 Sep 1969; Press cutting re harvest service at St Bartholomew's Church, Aldborough, 10 Oct 1969; Programme re music and drama event 'Tribute to John Fisher' at Beverley Grammar School, 9 Oct 1969; Programme and press cutting re Concert at Christchurch Congregational Hall, Southella, 15 Nov 1969; Photographs, press cuttings, programmes re Annual Concert at the New Theatre, Hull, 30 Mar 1969; Programme and letter re participation in service at the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen, Hull, 23 Nov 1969; Letter and poster re Carol Concert at Lonsdale Street Church Hall, 17 Dec 1969. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/17 Annual File: 1970 1970 Includes the following: Programme and press cutting re Concert at Hornsea Music Club, 3 Jan 1970; Newsletter, Feb 1970; Programme re Concert at New Theatre, Hull, 22 Mar 1970; Press cutting re Hull Musical Festival, 29 May 1979; Agenda re meeting to discuss change of constitution, 8 Jul 1970; Programme, press cutting and ticket re Music for a Summer Evening, at Hymers College, 18 Jul 1970; Press cutting re marriage of Lloy Sheard and Kathleen Fotheringham, 27 Jul 1970; Press cutting re pupils to play on Yorkshire TV programme series, 16 Sep 1970; Programme, press cutting and letter re centenary service at St Matthews Church, Boulevard, Hull, 18 Oct 1970; Programme re Concert at Christchurch, South Ella Way, 14 Nov 1970; Press cutting re Penn Family performance, 22 Dec 1970; Programme, press cuttings and poster re Concert at New Theatre, Hull, 22 Mar 1970; Press cuttings and photographs re goodbye concert for Brian Peacock, 14 Feb 1970. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/18 Annual File: 1971 1971 Includes the following: Photograph Andrew Penny, solo clarinet, aged 19, 1971; Programme re Christmas and New Year Festival Concert, Floral Hall, Hornsea, 3 Jan 1971; Programme of events; Press cutting re concert, New Theatre, Hull, 1 Apr 1971; Photograph re Annual Birthday Party, Rise Hall, 24 Jul 1971; Programme re Concert, New Theatre, Hull, 4 Apr 1971; Programme and ticket re Concert, Unitarian Church Hall, Park Street, Hull, 24 Apr 1971; Press cuttings re Hull Musical Festival winners, 20 May 1971; Programme re summer concert, Hymers College, 17 Jul 1971; Circulars, 1971; Draft programme re carols at Springville Methodist Church, 12 Dec 1971; Draft programme re concert, Charterhouse, 19 Dec 1971; Press cuttings, circulars, letters, poster, souvenir programme, concert programmes, tickets re visit of Gavle Musiksikolan Swedish Youth Orchestra 11-16 Jun 1971; Christmas card with message from founder, 1971; Sketch of concert, Burton Constable, 1971. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/19 Annual File: 1972 1972 Includes the following: Press cutting, circular letter, invitation and order of service re funeral of Elizabeth Curtis, founder of the orchestra, who died 11 Feb 1972; Photograph, circulars, press cuttings, schedule re orchestra's visit to Sweden, May 1972; Programme re Concert of Light Music, Everthorpe Prison, 5 Feb 1972; Programme re Informal Concert, St Marys High School, 17 Mar 1972; Press cutting re David Callan, orchestra member, 23 Mar 1972; Press cutting Youth Makes Music Concert, Kelvin Hall, Hull, 28 Apr 1972; Programme and ticket re Annual Concert at Middleton Hall, Hull University, 26 Mar 1972; Programme re summer concert, Hymers College, 22 Jul 1972; Draft programme re concert, Hornsea Floral Hall, 16 Apr 1972; Programme re Music for a Summer's Evening, 23 Jul 1972; Programme re Opening Concert, Marist School Hall, 30 Sep 1972; Order of Service re Festival Service, St Matthews Church, Hull, 15 Oct 1972; Press cutting re history commissioned to celebrate 21st season, 1 Dec 1972; Press cutting and photographs re a Saturday Morning Music School carol concert, Myton School, 14 Dec 1972; Poster, press cuttings, report re visit to Gavle, Sweden, as guests of Gavle Musikskolan, 26-31 May 1972. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/20 Annual File: 1973 1973 Includes the following: Christmas card and greeting from honorary secretary, Dec 1973; Programme re Annual Carol Concert at Everthorpe Prison, 18 Dec 1973; Press cutting re Rowena Hardy, 25 Jan 1973; Programme and press cutting re Concert at Hornsea Music Club, Mar 1973; Programme and press cutting re the orchestra's 21st birthday concert on 8 Apr 1973; Ticket re Concert at Kelvin Hall, 22 May 1973; Invitation re Informal Musical Evening at The Croft, Hessle, 20 Jul 1973; Programme re Music for a Summer Evening at Hymers College, 21 Jul 1973; Press cutting re orchestra players to attend National Association of Youth Orchestras music school, 19 Jul 1973; Programme and ticket re Music for Humberside at College of Technology, Grimsby, 22 Jul 1973; Press cutting and poster re Autumn Fair at Civic Hall, Cottingham, 3 Nov 1973; Rehearsal schedule, Dec 1973; Programme, ticket, press cutting and photograph re Presentation Concert for a portrait of Elizabeth Curtis, founder of the orchestra, by William Jewitt, at Guildhall, Hull, 12 May 1973 [also photographs separate in room 1]; Programme for the 21st season 1952-1973. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/21 Annual File: 1974 1974 Includes the following: Poster re Music for Humberside at Middleton Hall, University of Hull, 20 Jul 1974; Press cutting re lack of coverage for the orchestra in John Humber's column in the Hull Daily Mail, Feb 1974; Press cutting re Saturday Morning Trio first place at Hull Music Festival, 27 Feb 1974; Press cutting re Dane Morrell, former orchestra player joins American group 'Sky', 16 Mar 1974; Programme re Annual Concert at Middleton Hall, Hull University, 7 Apr 1974; Programme re Concert at All Saints Parish Hall Hessle, 29 Apr 1974; Programme re Opening Concert at Hymers College, Hull, 14 Sep 1974; Programme re Autumn Concert at Hornsea School Eastgate, 19 Oct 1974; Programme re Annual Carol Concert at Everthorpe Prison, 17 Dec 1974; Christmas card produced to raise funds for the orchestra, Dec 1974; Lists of names of persons to attend the orchestra's Christmas party on the 21 Dec 1974; Press cutting 'Music at Hymers', 11 Sep 1974; Press cutting re marriage of former player Miss Rosemary Bilton to David Henry Peasgood, 5 Jun 1974; Press cutting re young composer Richard Lewis, 6 Sep 1974; Press cutting re Andrew Penny to appear as guest conductor of the orchestra at Middleton Hall, 29 Mar 1974; Press cutting re Annual Concert at Middleton Hall conducted by David Scotney and Andrew Penny, 8 Apr 1974; Press cutting re presentation of proceeds of concert to Mother Humber Fund, 11 Apr 1974. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/22 Annual File: 1975 1975 Includes the following: Programme, poster and 3 black and white photographs relating to a visit of the orchestra to Rotterdam as guests of the Rotterdam Youth Symphony Orchestra, Apr 1975; Programme re Annual Concert at Middleton Hall, University of Hull, 6 Apr 1975; Programme re Music for a Summer Evening at Hymers College, 19 Jul 1975; Press cutting re Musical workshop at Newland High School, Hull in Jul 1975, 1 Aug 1975; Income and Expenditure Account of Hull Junior Philharmonic Parents Association, 31 Aug 1975; Press cutting re Gordon Matthewman in the Junior Star Trail national talent competition, 13 Sep 1975; Black and white photographs of the presentation of the H.S.P.O. Shield 1975. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/23 Annual File: 1976 1976 Includes the following: Press cutting re Stephen Penny to play in Mass Bands of the RAF, Royal Tournament, 15 Jul 1976; Press cutting re trophies won by Elizabeth Penn and Philip Alton, 26 Jul 1976; Press cutting re marriage of David Chew and Claudia Barbosa, 23 Nov 1976; Programme re Opening Concert, Hymers College, 4 Sep 1976; Programme re Hornsea Musical Festival 1976; Programme re Annual Concert, Middleton Hall, Hull University, 11 Apr 1976; Photograph album re appointment of new vice- presidents Mrs Mary Martin, Dr Ross Gillespie and Mr William Jewitt at Annual Concert, 11 Apr 1976. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/24 Annual File: 1977 1977 Includes the following: Programme re Music for a Summer Evening, Hymers College, 24 Jul 1977; Press cutting re christingle service, 12 Nov 1977; Press cutting re concert for Leukaemia Research Fund, 16 Mar 1977; Jubilee year, oldest independent youth orchestra in country, 29 Mar 1977; Mrs Glynis Hutchinson, 21 Mar 1977; Gavin and Neil McNaughton, 7 Apr 1977; Programme re Annual Concert, Middleton Hall, Hull University, 26 Mar 1977; Circulars re rehearsals and concerts, Jul 1977; Programme re Saturday Morning Music School carols, Villa Place School, 14 Dec 1977; Christmas card printed to raise proceeds for the orchestra; Programme re Concerts during visit of Rotterdam Youth Symphonic Orchestra at Lyons Hall, 23 Sep 1977, and Middleton Hall, 24 Sep 1977; Press cuttings re visit of Rotterdam Youth Symphonic Orchestra as guests of the orchestra. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/25 Annual File: 1978 1978 Includes the following: Ticket, programme and flyer re Music for a Summer Evening at Hymers College, 22 Jul 1978; Programme and poster re Annual Concert at Middleton Hall, Hull University, 1 Apr 1978; Press cutting re former member Dr David Gillespie, 28 Jul 1978; Press cutting re Music for a Summer Evening concert, 24 Jul 1978; Press cutting re wedding of Miss Helen Alizabeth Penn and Mr Michael David Waudby, 14 Aug 1978; Flyer re An Autumn Concert at the Danish Church on Osborne Street, 26 Oct 1978; Programme re Christmas events 1978. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/26 Annual File: 1979 1979 Includes the following: Programme re Spring Bank Holiday concert at Reeth Memorial Hall, 2 Jun 1979; Programme re Annual Concert, 1 Apr 1979; First performance of 'The Humber Suite' by the orchestra at Middleton Hall, 3 Apr 1979; Programme re concert at the Danish Church on Osborne Street, 13 May 1979; Programme and flyer re Inaugural Concert at Hull High School for Girls, 19 May 1979; Programme re Music for a Summer Evening at St John the Baptist Church, Knaresborough, 15 Jul 1979; Programme re Music for a Summer Evening at Hymers College, 21Jul 1979; Programme re Christingle Service at St Matthews Church, Boulevard, 25 Nov 1979; Programme re Christmas events, 1979; Programme re Carol Concert at the Everthorpe Prison, 21 Dec 1979; Memborship card for the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/27 Annual File: 1980 1980 Includes the following: Programme re concert at Middleton Hall, University of Hull, 13 Apr 1980; Programme re Concert at Hull High School for Girls, 26 Apr 1980; Programme re Concert at St Andrews Grinton on 3 May 1980 and at St Osqalds Askrigg on 4 May 1980; Flyer re Concert at St Andrews Church, Grinton, 3 May 1980; Ticket re Evening of Musical Entertainment at Hymers College, 18 Jul 1980; Programme and press cutting re Music for a Summer Evening at St John the Baptist Knaresborough, 19 Jul 1980; Programmes and crest re visit of the Assens Church Boys Choir and performances at the Danish Church 7 Jul 1980 and Holy Trinity Church 8 Jul 1980; Programme re Music for a Summer Evening at Hymers College, 26 Jul 1980; Programmes, letters and press cuttings re visit to Denmark and Sweden 27-30 Aug 1980; Booklet titled The Story of the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra by Clara Jewitt. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/28 Annual File: 1981 1981 Includes the following: Programme and press cutting re Concert at Holy Trinity Church, Bridlington, 24 Feb 1981; Programme re concert at Hull High School for Girls, 7 Mar 1981; Programme and press cuttings re Annual Charity Concert, Middleton Hall, Hull University, 4 Apr 1981; Programme re summer concert, Hymers College, 25 Jul 1981; Programme re Civic Week Opening Concert, Holy Trinity Church, 11 Jul 1981; Programme re Carol Concert, Adelaide School, 16 Dec 1981. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/29 Annual File: 1982 1982 Includes the following: Programme re Concert, Hull High School for Girls, 13 Mar 1982; Programme and flyer re Annual Charity Concert, Middleton Hall, Hull University, 17 Apr 1982; Programme re Civic Week Celebration Concert, 12 Jul 1982; Programme re Music for a Summer Evening, 17 Jul 1982; Menu re Presentation Dinner for Bodil and Henrik Fossing at Wold House, 10 Jun 1982; Menu re orchestra Dinner at Wold House, 24 Sep 1982 (signed by orchestra members); Flyer re Autumn Fayre at Civic Hall in Cottingham, 22 Oct 1982; Programme re Saturday Morning Music School Carol Concert, Adelaide School, 25 Dec 1982; Press cutting re Andrew Penny, adjudicator at Cottingham Methodist Church Musical Festival, 5 Feb 1982. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/30 Annual File: 1983 1983 Includes the following: Press cutting re Cottingham Music Festival, 9 Feb 1983; Press Cutting re visit of Thorshavn Choir of the Faroe Islands as guests of the orchestra, 24 Jun 1983; Certificate re Third in Class at Cottingham Methodist Church Musical Festival for the Saturday Morning Group Class 41 Recorder Ensemble, 5 Feb 1983; Programme re Concert, Hull High School for Girls, 21 May 1983; Programme re Wilberforce Celebrations Concert with Hull High School for Girls Choir, Guildhall, 15 Jul 1983; Programme re summer concert, Hymers College, 23 Jul 1983; Press cutting re 100th birthday of Miss Evelyn Alexander, 23 Aug 1983; Programme re Villa Junior High School Christmas Service 1983; Programme re Charity Concert, College of Higher Education, 16 Apr 1983. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/31 Annual File: 1984 1984 Includes the following: Programme, ticket and press cutting re Annual Charity Concert, Newland Methodist Church, 7 Apr 1984; Programme re Concert, Bridlington Priory, 19 Feb 1984; Programme re Charity Concert, Hull High School for Girls with school's choir, 10 Mar 1984; Programme re summer concert, Hymers College, 21 Jul 1984; Programme/menu re Council Dinner with music provided by the orchestra, 19 Dec 1984; Poster re Annual Charity Concert, Newland Methodist Church, 7 Apr 1984; Poster re Evening of Light Music, St Marys Church Hemingbrough, 8 Sep 1984; Photographs of Princess Alexandra and the 'Salon Band' including David Scotney and Charles Peter Pinder at Guildhall, 1984. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/32 Annual File: 1985 1985 Includes the following: Programme and ticket re Charity Concert, Newland Methodist Church, 13 Apr 1985; Programme re Concert, Hull High School for Girls, 18 May 1985; Programme and ticket re summer concert at Hull High School for Girls, 20 Jul 1985; Copy obituary notice in Hull Daily Mail re William Henry Jewitt, Senior Vice President of the Orchestra, 6 Aug 1985. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/33 Annual File: 1986 1986 Includes the following: Programme and press cuttings re Annual Charity Concert at Newland Methodist Church, 5 Apr 1986; Programme, ticket and flyer re Hull Festival Civic Concert, Guildhall, 11 Jul 1986; Circular re the new season, 1986. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/34 Annual File: 1987 1987 Includes the following: Circulars re season arrangements, 1987; Flyer re Music for a May Evening, 4 May 1987; Programme re Saturday Morning Music School at Nafferton Primary School, 4 May 1987; Programme and ticket re Annual Easter Concert at Newland Methodist Church, 11 Apr 1987; Programme and menu re Celebratory Dinner marking retirement of Sherard Pearson at Wold House, 3 Jul 1987; Programme and flyer re Music for a Summer Evening at Hull High School Girls, 11 Jul 1987; Ticket re Christmas Party at the Danish Church on Osborne Street, 19 Dec 1987. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/35 Annual File: 1988 1988 Includes the following: Programme re Annual Easter Concert at Newland Methodist Church, 26 Mar 1988; Programme and ticket re Music for a Summer Evening at Hull High School for Girls, 9 Jul 1988. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/36 Annual File: 1989 1989 Includes the following: Ticket, flyer and press cutting re Annual Easter Concert at Newland Methodist Church, 8 Apr 1989; Press cutting re death of violinist John Wally Walford, vice president of the orchestra, 24 Mar 1989; Ticket re Annual Christmas Concert at the Danish Church on Osborne Street, 17 Dec 1989; Programme re Music for a Summer Evening at Hull High School for Girls, 8 Jul 1989; Ticket, press cuttings, photograph and programme re Tour of the Hague Youth Symphony Orchestra during which they played at Middleton Hall, University of Hull on 1 Sep 1989. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/37 Annual File: 1990 1990 Includes the following: Programme and ticket re Start of Season Concert at Hull High School for Girls, 15 Sep 1990; Programme re Annual Easter Concert at Newland Methodist Church, 7 Apr 1990. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/38 Annual File: 1991 1991 Includes the following: Programme re Start of Season Concert at Hull High School for Girls, 28 Sep 1991; Programme re Annual Easter Concert at Newland Methodist Church, 13 Apr 1991 1 file

C DSPJ/1/39 Annual File: 1992 1992 Includes the following: Menu and receipt re Celebratory Dinner marking retirement of Eileen and Peter Pinder at Wold House, 10 Jul 1992; Card of congratulations on the occasion of the Orchestra's 40th anniversary, 1992; Programme re Annual Easter Concert at Hull High School for Girls, 25 Apr 1992; Letter re National Music Day event, 2 Apr 1992; Press cutting re the Music School and the activities of the orchestra, 21 Oct 1992; Photographs re Saturday Morning Music School at Myton School, Oct 1992. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/40 Annual File: 1993 1993 Includes the following: Programme and flyer re Concert at St John the Baptist Easingwold, 3 May 1993; Letters re change of venue from Myton School Hall, Aug 1993. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/41 Annual File: 1994 1994 Includes the following: Programme re May Day Concert at the United Reformed Church Gainsborough, 2 May 1994. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/42 Annual File: 1995 1995 Includes the following: Souvenir brochure, orchestra list and programme re Northern France Tour Easter 1995; Flyer re Christmas Coffee Morning at Eastfield School Hall, 2 Dec 1995. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/43 Annual File: 1996 1996 Includes the following: Programme re concerts for Cancer Relief Macmillan Fund at Hull High School, St Margaret's Church Hawes and The Elite Cinema Leyburn on 27 Apr, 4 May and 5 May respectively; 1 file

C DSPJ/1/44 Annual File: 1997 1997 Includes the following: Photographs re Prague visit 1997; Programme re Christmas Concert at Toll Gavel United Church Beverley, 14 Dec 1997; Programme re Easter Tour to Prague 27 Mar 1997-3 Apr 1997 and Annual Easter Concert at Hull High School, 26 Apr 1997. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/45 Annual File: 1998 1998 Includes the following: Programme, flyer and programme notes re Spring Concert, 9 May 1998. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/46 Annual File: 1999 1999 Includes the following: Programme re Mayday Weekend Concerts at Pickering and Malton, May 1999; Programme and draft programme notes re Summer Serenade, 27 Jun 1999. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/47 Annual File: 2000 2000 Includes the following: Souvenir Programme re Concert Tour to Dublin, 15-19 Apr 2000; Programme re Summer Serenade at Hessle Town Hall, 2 Jul 2000; Programme re Christmas Concert at St Marys Church Cottingham, 9 Dec 2000. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/48 Annual File: 2001 2001 Includes the following: Programme re Easter Concert Supper at Hessle Town Hall, 27 Apr 2001; Programme re Christmas Concert at St Marys Church Cottingham, 8 Dec 2001; Programme re Summer Concert at Hessle Town Hall, 8 Jul 2001. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/49 Annual File: 2002 2002 Includes the following: Souvenir programme re Easter Tour to Italy, Apr 2002; Programme re 50th Anniversary Concert at Holy Trinity Church, 6 Jul 2002; Programme re Christmas Concert at St Marys Church Cottingham, 7 Dec 2002. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/50 Annual File: 2003 2003 Includes the following: Programme and poster re Christmas Concert at Toll Gavel Methodist Church Beverley, 14 Dec 2003; Draft brochure for prospective members of the orchestra. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/51 Annual File: 2004 2004 Includes the following: Press cutting 'Fanfare for Youth' re the orchestra's activities, Nov 2004. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/52 Annual File: 2006 2006 Includes the following: Circular, newsletter, practice register and schedule re Barcelona Tour, 2006; Letter re use of Hull Collegiate School by the orchestra on 11 Nov 2006. 1 file

C DSPJ/1/53 Annual File: 2007 2007 Includes the following: Programme re The Sound of Musicals, 31 Mar 2007; Letter re arrangements for a Prague Tour. 1 file

C DSPJ/2 Correspondence Files of the Hull Junior 1950s-1970s Philharmonic Orchestra Files contains correspondence of Elizabeth Curtis, founder of the orchestra, and relates to orchestra activities and arrangements for the seasons' concerts and events. Various correspondents include Richard Baker of the BBC and Ruth Railton the patron of the orchestra and director of the National Youth Orchestra. Correspondence is arranged chronologically into files, each of which relates to a single decade. Files for the following decades present: 1950s; 1960s; 1970s. 3 files

C DSPJ/2/1 Correspondence File: 1950s 28 Jun 1951- Includes references to the following: Registration 27 Nov 1957 with the Hull City Education Committee as a recognised youth organisation, 9 Nov 1956; BBC comments on standard of the orchestra, 27 Nov 1957. 1 file

C DSPJ/2/2 Correspondence File: 1960s 11 Apr 1962- Includes references to the following: Miss Curtis' 21 Dec 1969 offer to provide a trophy for a class in the Orchestral Section of the Hull Musical Festival, n.d.; Visit of the Youth Orchestra of Great Britain under the direction of Ruth Railton, 4 Mar 1963; Clash in performances during a visit of the BBC Symphany Orchestra, 10 Dec 1963; Bishop of Hull as patron of the orchestra, 24 Apr 1965; Donation to the funds of the Hornsea Musical Festival, 8 Jan 1963; Invitation to Burton Constable Hall to become honorary patrons, 25 Apr 1968; Request that orchestra members assist with programme selling at the concerts of the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra, 30 Sep 1969; Election of Miss Curtis as Vice President of the Hull Philharmonic Society, 2 Oct 1969. 1 file

C DSPJ/2/3 Correspondence File: 1970s 18 Jan 1970- Includes references to the following: Illness of Nov 1971 Miss Curtis; Possible coverage for the orchestra on BBC programme 'Songs of Praise', 2 Dec 1970. 1 file

C DSPJ/3 Attendance and Membership Registers 1960-1971 Volumes containing registers recording attendance and registers recording contact details relating to members of the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra. Attendance registers record attendance of members at rehearsals and concerts. Contact registers record members' names, addresses, contact numbers and instrument played, and are arranged by instrument type not alphabetically by surname. Volumes covering the following periods present: Sep 1960-Sep 1961; Aug 1965-Jul 1966; Feb 1965-Jul 1967; 1967-1969 (SMMS); 1969-1971. 5 volumes

C DSPJ/3/1 Attendance and Membership Register Sep 1960- 1 volume Sep 1961

C DSPJ/3/2 Attendance and Membership Register Aug 1965- 1 volume Jul 1966

C DSPJ/3/3 Attendance and Membership Register Feb 1965- 1 volume Jul 1967

C DSPJ/3/4 Attendance and Membership Register 1967-1969 Relates to the Saturday Morning Music School. 1 volume

C DSPJ/3/5 Attendance and Membership Register 1969-1971 1 volume

C DSPJ/4 Recordings of the Hull Junior Philharmonic 1963 Orchestra Recordings of performances given by the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra 1 item

C DSPJ/4/1 Audio Recording: Hull Junior Philharmonic 7 Apr 1963 Orchestra Annual Concert 1963 Annual Concert at the New Theatre, Hull, conducted by John Beagle, orchestra of 93 players. Side 1: Air from Berenice, Handel; Scherzo from Piano Concerto, Litolff (John Limbert on Piano); Willow Song from Orthello, Coleridge Taylor (Kingsley Smith on Trumpet); Largo from New World Symphony, Dvorak, 7 Apr 1963. Side 2: Enigma Variations 8 and 9, Elgar; Barcarolla from Tales of Hoffmann, Offenbach (Gillian Greenstone singing soprano); Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana, Mascagni; Selection from The Pirates of Penzance, Sullivan. Note that 12 items were played in the concert but only 8 are recorded here. Please note that access will be provided by means of a preservation copy on CD and not through production of the original recording. 1 LP

C DSPJ/4/2 Audio Recording: Hull Junior Philharmonic c.1970s Orchestra Performance Scotch Boy magnetic tape, Super PVC base This material is currently unavailable whilst we investigate converting the material into a digital format 1 reel

C DSPJ/4/3 Audio Recording: Hull Junior Philharmonic c.1970s Orchestra Performance 4 Nov [?], Scotch Boy magnetic tape, Super PVC base This material is currently unavailable whilst we investigate converting the material into a digital format 1 reel

C DSPJ/4/4 Audio Recording: Hull Junior Philharmonic c.1970s Orchestra Performance BASF Tape This material is currently unavailable whilst we investigate converting the material into a digital format 1 reel

C DSPJ/4/5 Audio Recording: Hull Junior Philharmonic 26 Mar 1972 Orchestra Annual Concert 1972 At Middleton Hall, University of Hull, held prior to the orchestra's Swedish tour, EMI Tape This material is currently unavailable whilst we investigate converting the material into a digital format 1 reel

C DSPJ/4/6 Audio Recording: Humberside Radio Broadcast 20 May 1972 Of Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra concert at Endsleigh College, held prior to the orchestra's Swedish tour, EMI Tape This material is currently unavailable whilst we investigate converting the material into a digital format 1 reel

C DSPJ/4/7 Audio Recording: Hull Junior Philharmonic 8 Apr 1973 Orchestra Annual Concert 1973 At Middleton Hall, University of Hull, in aid of Action for the Crippled Child, in 4 parts This material is currently unavailable whilst we investigate converting the material into a digital format 4 reels

C DSPJ/5 Files of Elizabeth Curtis, Founder of the 1940s-1970s Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra Contains files kept by the founder of the orchestra Miss Elizabeth Curtis, though not necessarily relating to the activities of the orchestra. Miss Curtis worked as a music teacher at Beverley Grammar School and was a well known peripatetic music teacher giving instruction in stringed instruments. 2 files

C DSPJ/5/1 File: Beverley Grammar School 1949-1958 Photographs, programmes and press cuttings re musical performances and concerts involving Beverley Grammar School. Note that Miss Elizabeth Curtis, founder of the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra, was employed as a teacher at Beverley Grammar School and operated at peripatetic music teaching service. 1 file

C DSPJ/5/2 File: Miscellaneous Papers c.1950s-1970s Papers collated by Miss Elizabeth Curtis, founder of Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra. Includes the following: Manuscript draft of the 1st issue of 'The Journal of the Junior Phil'; Rules and Constitution, 1964; Printed 'Grace' said by the orchestra before every meal at 'Junior Phil' teas; Membership card for the orchestra and Saturday Morning Music School; Sticker bearing the crest of the orchestra; Two Hymn booklets re 'Carols for Christmas'; Programme re National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain at City Hall, Hull, 6 Jan 1951; Players Charter, n.d. 1 file

C DSPJ/6 Photographs of the Hull Junior 1949-1993 Philharmonic Orchestra Black and white and colour photographs of people and events associated with the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra. Please note that most of the photographs in this series relate to the 1950s and 1960s although a few earlier and later dated images are present. 21 items

C DSPJ/6/1 File of Photographs: Carr Lane School, Willerby 1940s-1950s Black and white, shows members of Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra at rehearsals and performances held at Carr Lane School, Willerby 1 file (8 pieces)

C DSPJ/6/2 File of Photographs: Hull Junior Philharmonic 1950s Orchestra Birthday Parties at Rise Black and white, annual trips to Rise Hall, Brantingham, marking the birthdays of the orchestra, photographs of parties held 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958 present 1 file (29 pieces)

C DSPJ/6/3 File of Photographs: People 1950s Black and white, small portrait photographs of people associated with the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra, includes Robert Marchant and J.F. Watkinson who taught piano at Tynemouth Street and wrote the orchestra's 'Carol Overture' 1 file (2 pieces)

C DSPJ/6/4 File of Photographs: Summer School of Music 1950s-1960s Black and white and colour, summer schools attended by members of the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra, held at Hilderthorpe School, Bridlington, throughout the 1950s and 1960s 1 file (17 pieces)

C DSPJ/6/5 File of Photographs: Hornsea CP School 1950s-1960s Black and white, shows members of Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra and Hornsea school pupils at Hornsea CP school during rehearsals and concerts 1 file (11 pieces)

C DSPJ/6/6 File of Photographs: Music Festivals 1950s-1960s Black and white, shows members of Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra competing at Hull and Hornsea music festivals held at the YPI in Hull and at Hornsea CP School 1 file (7 pieces)

C DSPJ/6/7 File of Photographs: Christmas Parties 1952-1957 Black and white, Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra performances during their Christmas parties. Includes photographs showing parties at Mason Hall c.1952, Mason Hall c.1954, Beverley Grammar School 1955, Bevereley Grammar School 1956, Charterhouse School 1957. 1 file (12 pieces)

C DSPJ/6/8 File of Photographs: Hull Junior Philharmonic 1953 Orchestra 1st Annual Concert Black and white, shows the orchestra conducted by Miss Elizabeth Curtis during performance at their first annual concert held at City Hall, Hull 1 file (4 pieces)

C DSPJ/6/9 File of Photographs: Mason Hall Concert May 1954 Black and white, Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra concert conducted by Miss Elizabeth Curtis, taken by Mr William Henry Jewitt who was responsible for the design of programmes, tickets and publications of the orchestra 1 file (3 pieces)

C DSPJ/6/10 File of Photographs: Brighton Music School c.1955 Black and white, shows members of the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra (Hilary Freeman, Denise Downey, Susan Cuthbertson, Nicholas Atkinson, Susan Cawkwell, Jacquelin Andrews) at Paragon Station about to leave for the music school in Brighton 1 file (2 pieces)

C DSPJ/6/11 File of Photographs: Grand Concert of the Hull 25 Jun 1955 Junior Philharmonic Orchestra Black and white, shows orchestra conducted by Richard Burt during performance at Mason Hall 1 file (3 pieces)

C DSPJ/6/12 Photograph: Peter Pan Orchestra 10 Apr 1956 Black and white, shows members of the Peter Pan Orchestra, a feeder orchestra for the main Junior Philharmonic Orchestra, playing at Skidby 1 item

C DSPJ/6/13 File of Photographs: Presentation of Instruments 1957 Black and white, shows presentation of instruments to members of the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra at the Royal Station Hotel 1 file (5 pieces)

C DSPJ/6/14 File of Photographs: Messiah at St Aidan's Church Dec 1958 Black and white, Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra concert conducted by Peter Googdman and held at St Aidan's church, performance of 'Messiah' with Kingston High School Choir, note that this was the first of two performances of Messiah at the church, the second being in Jan 1959 1 file (9 pieces)

C DSPJ/6/15 File of Photographs: Messiah at St Aidan's Church Jan 1959 Black and white, Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra concert conducted by John Beagle and held at St Aidan's church, performance of 'Messiah' with Kingston High School Choir, note that this was the second time they had performed Messiah at the church, having previously performed in Dec 1958 1 file (7 pieces)

C DSPJ/6/16 Photograph: Garden Party at St Mary's 1959 Brandesburton Black and white, shows members of the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra including Miss Elizabeth Curtis playing during a garden party 1 item

C DSPJ/6/17 Photograph: Funeral of Miss Elizabeth Curtis 16 Feb 1972 Black and white, shows Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra performing at the funeral which was held at Central Hall, Methodist Church, King Edward Street 1 item

C DSPJ/6/18 File of Photographs: Hull Junior Philharmonic 26 Mar 1972 Orchestra Annual Concert Black and white, shows the orchestra conducted by David Scotney during performance on stage at Middleton Hall, University of Hull, Andrew Penny as soloist and Anne Hobbs as leader 1 file (2 pieces)

C DSPJ/6/19 File of Photographs: Presentation of Portrait of 12 May 1973 Miss Elizabeth Curtis Colour, file includes: Small album of photographs taken throughout the presentation evening, Photograph of the portrait; Photograph of the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress meeting the artist. Portrait painted by William Henry Jewitt, presentation held at Guildhall, portrait was subsequently hung on the east wall of the Hull City Hall bar. 1 bundle

C DSPJ/6/20 Photograph: Music for a Summer Evening Concert 9 Jul 1988 of the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra Colour, shows Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra on stage ready to perform ahead of the Music for a Summer Evening concert at Hull High School for Girls, Tranby Croft, Anlaby 1 item

C DSPJ/6/21 Photograph: Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra 24 Apr 1993 Concert at Tranby Croft Colour, shows orchestra posing in a group with their instruments 1 item

C DSPJ/7 Artefacts c.1965-1998 Contains objects relating to the Hull Junior Philharmonic Orchestra including a pin badge and fabric and paper crests 3 items

C DSPJ/7/1 Artefact: Pin Badge c.1965 Hull Junior Philharmonic Pin badge in presentation box, first issued 1965 1 item

C DSPJ/7/2 Artefact: Paper Crest c.Sep 1998 Crest of the Hull Philharmonic Youth Orchestra 1 item

C DSPJ/7/3 Artefact: Cloth Crest c.Sep 1998 Crest of the Hull Philharmonic Youth Orchestra 1 item