Collected by editorial for use in a March 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Capitol Hill Elementary students join the chorus at their annual Primary Day of Music. More than 2000 students from 30 schools participated in the Burnaby School District's celebration of song."
Photograph of three children from the Tinkerbell Cooperative Kindergarten playing in a music classroom. One boy is climbing into a play chest on wheels while the other two boys hold it steady for him. Chairs are stacked up against the walls and there is a piano in the room.
Photograph of three children from the Tinkerbell Cooperative Kindergarten playing in a music classroom. One boy is climbing into a play chest on wheels while the other two boys hold it steady for him. Chairs are stacked up against the walls and there is a piano in the room.
Letter from Mr. Rick Bennett which appeared on the Agenda for the 1984 September 24 Meeting of Council re: Proposal for a National School of Music/Oakalla Prison Lands
File contains photographs of Sandro Massullo and his instrument repair business, Massullo Music, on Hastings Street in North Burnaby. Photographs depict Massullo and technician Ed Goertzen repairing several musical instruments inside the shop, including a French horn and trumpet.
File contains photographs of Sandro Massullo and his instrument repair business, Massullo Music, on Hastings Street in North Burnaby. Photographs depict Massullo and technician Ed Goertzen repairing several musical instruments inside the shop, including a French horn and trumpet.
Collected by editorial for use in a March 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-1958-1: "As one of the few places musicians can get their brass and woodwind instruments repaired, Sandro has enough work to keep himself and another technician, Ed Goertzen, busy. He says his busiest time is during the summer, when school programs send their instruments in for repairs and maintenance."
Caption from metadata for 535-1958-2: "Sandro carefully eyes the progess he's making on a large dent in a French Horn. The instruments he repairs range from family hand-me-downs, to heavily-used horns from school music programs, to expensive, hand-crafted instruments used by professional musicians."
Caption from metadata for 535-1958-3: "When Sandro Massullo realized he didn't have the chops to play music professionally, a school counsellor suggested he try his hand at repairing instruments. After studying his craft at an American school, and serving an apprenticeship, he worked for a Vancouver music shop for 14 years. He went out on his own last year, opening his storefront shop on Hastings St., in North Burnaby."
Caption from metadata for 535-1958-4: ""Sometimes you have to make it worse, before you can make it better," says Sandro, as he carefully taps out a large dent in a school's French Horn."
Caption from metadata for 535-1958-6: "Sandro takes a trumpet for a test blow in his North Burnaby storefront."
Caption from metadata for 535-1958-7: "The repair of brass instruments often requires special, custom-made tools that will wind through the pipes and valves. Sandro sets up just such a tool, as he prepares to work on a damaged French Horn."
Photograph of William Benavides, a member of Salsa band Candelaria, teaching students about Latin music at Edmonds Community School. Benavides plays a guitar while two young students laugh next to him.
Photograph of William Benavides, a member of Salsa band Candelaria, teaching students about Latin music at Edmonds Community School. Benavides plays a guitar while two young students laugh next to him.
Collected by editorial for use in a February 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "William Benavides, of the local Salsa band, Candelaria, teaches students at Edmonds Community School about latin music, much to their delight. The workshops are to promote the City of Burnaby's celebration of Multicultural Week, featuring student art exhibits at community centres and libraries and an evening of musical performances at Eastburn Community Centre on Friday, Feb. 22."
Photograph of three unidentified Seaforth Elementary School students participating with other students in a choir during the Primary Days of Music at Forest Grove Elementary School.
Photograph of three unidentified Seaforth Elementary School students participating with other students in a choir during the Primary Days of Music at Forest Grove Elementary School.
Collected by editorial for use in a March 2005 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "Students from Seaforth Elementary particpate in the Primary Days of Music, Wednesday at Forest Grove Elementary School. The Primary Days of Music is a week-long musical event for kids in Grade 2-3 that aims to create appreciation for music to new generations through traditional songs."
File contains photographs of the Burnaby South Secondary Concert Band rehearsing ahead of Musicfest, a fundraising concert. Photographs depict student Liz Law's reflection in her tuba and student Spencer Hsu playing the saxophone with the rest of the unidentified concert band.
File contains photographs of the Burnaby South Secondary Concert Band rehearsing ahead of Musicfest, a fundraising concert. Photographs depict student Liz Law's reflection in her tuba and student Spencer Hsu playing the saxophone with the rest of the unidentified concert band.
Collected by editorial for use in a March 2003 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2298-1: "Liz Law, 17, practises the tuba Wednesday morning in the Burnaby South Secondary Concert Band who are trying to raise money to fly to Toronto for Musicfest in May. Next Friday, April 4, the Senior Jazz Band, who will also be travelling to Musicfest, will be performing for the Spring Swing Fling which will take place on school grounds at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door, adults are $5 and students $3."
Caption from metadata for 535-2298-2: "Spencer Hsu, 17, practises the sax Wednesday morning in the Burnaby South Secondary Concert Band who are trying to raise money to fly to Toronto for Musicfest in May. Next Friday, April 4, the Senior Jazz Band, who will also be travelling to Musicfest, will be performing for the Spring Swing Fling which will take place on school grounds at 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door, adults are $5 and students $3."
File contains photographs of The Caribbean Redeemers, a musical group set to perform at the Alan Emmott Centre. Photographs depict the band posing along a railing and in a parking lot.
File contains photographs of The Caribbean Redeemers, a musical group set to perform at the Alan Emmott Centre. Photographs depict the band posing along a railing and in a parking lot.
This portion of the recording pertains to Eleanor (Toebeart) Dricos' memories of the concert scene in Vancouver and of listening to music on the radio and television as a child. She tells the story of getting married in her parent's backyard. Eleanor also explains why she moved to Port Coquitlam fo…
This portion of the recording pertains to Eleanor (Toebeart) Dricos' memories of the concert scene in Vancouver and of listening to music on the radio and television as a child. She tells the story of getting married in her parent's backyard. Eleanor also explains why she moved to Port Coquitlam for teaching.
Recording is an interview with Eleanor (Toebeart) Dricos conducted by Burnaby Village Museum employee Eric Damer, October 15, 2012. Major themes discussed are: music students and music teachers.
Biographical Notes
Born in Vancouver in 1947 Eleanor Toebaert (later Dricos) and her parents came to the new Parkcrest neighbourhood of Burnaby nine years later. While at Sperling Elementary, Eleanor took group piano lessons with June Perry and began her career studying, playing, and teaching piano.
Eleanor finished her schooling at Kensington Junior High and North Burnaby High Schools.
During the mid-nineteen-sixties Eleanor often attended concerts at North Burnaby community halls to listen to her fiance’s band play. After getting married, Eleanor (Toebaert) Dricos and her husband settled in Port Coquitlam where she continues to teach private piano lessons.
Eric Damer is a lifelong British Columbian born in Victoria, raised in Kamloops, and currently residing in Burnaby. After studying philosophy at the University of Victoria, he became interested in the educational forces that had shaped his own life. He completed master’s and doctoral degrees in educational studies at the University of British Columbia with a particular interest in the history of adult and higher education in the province. In 2012, Eric worked for the City of Burnaby as a field researcher and writer, conducting interviews for the City Archives and Museum Oral History Program.
Collected by editorial for use in a March 2003 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata: "The Mellowdares, featuring Irene Kyle on the piano, practise Wednesday afternoon in the basement of Edmonds Senior Centre for a concert coming up April 9 at Fairhaven in the seniors' homes."
File contains photographs of the Vancouver Opera performing "The Magic Potion" as part of a touring presentation at Twelfth Avenue Elementary School. Photographs depict Sung Chung, Julia Bonnett, James McLennan, and Gaetan Labbe posing in costume and Sung Chung performing.
File contains photographs of the Vancouver Opera performing "The Magic Potion" as part of a touring presentation at Twelfth Avenue Elementary School. Photographs depict Sung Chung, Julia Bonnett, James McLennan, and Gaetan Labbe posing in costume and Sung Chung performing.
Collected by editorial for use in a March 2000 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2112-1: "Sung Chung, Julia Bonnett, James McLennan and Gaetan Labbe, of Vancouver Opera, perform for students at 12th Ave. Elementary."
Caption from metadata for 535-2112-2: "Sung Chung, the strongman, performs a number from "The Magic Potion," a touring presentation Vancouver Opera brought to 12th Ave. Elementary School."
File contains photographs of the Burnaby Blues Festival at Deer Lake Park. Photographs depict members of the crowd enjoying the performances on the lawn of the concert bowl and performers Big Bill Morganfield and Joe Louis Walker.
File contains photographs of the Burnaby Blues Festival at Deer Lake Park. Photographs depict members of the crowd enjoying the performances on the lawn of the concert bowl and performers Big Bill Morganfield and Joe Louis Walker.
Collected by editorial for use in a July 2001 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2592-1: "Sketch artist Tony O'Regan stands right near the massive speaker tower so he can capture the feel of the music in his charcoal interpretations."
Caption from metadata for 535-2592-2: "The casual atmosphere of the Blues Fest allows fans to meet some of the musicians, like Big Bill Morganfield, at post concert autograph sessions."
Caption from metadata for 535-2592-3: "Blues fans pack the concert bowl at Deer Lake Park to get lost in the music at the Burnaby Blues Festival on Saturday. Featured performers included Big Bill Morganfield, Sue Foley, and headliner, Colin James."
Caption from metadata for 535-2592-4: "Barbara Karmazyn grooves to the music at the Burnaby Blues Festival at Deer Lake Park."
Caption from metadata for 535-2592-5: "Some fans, like Linda Mitchell and Dave Prior, settle in for a long day of blues music, as they brought their own mattress."
Caption from metadata for 535-2592-6 and 535-2592-7: "Big Bill Morganfield, who's the son of legendary bluesman Muddy Watters, kicks off the Burnaby Blues Festival at Deer Lake Park on Saturday."
Caption from metadata for 535-2592-8: "Joe Louis Walker performs at the Burnaby Blues Festival at Deer Lake Park on Saturday."
Caption from metadata for 535-2592-9: "Blues fans start young at the Burnaby Blues Festival, as Rebecca Knight, 4, enjoys the concert with her dad, Tim."
File contains photographs of the Lorne Kellet Quartet, with Alvin Cornista on saxophone, performing during the lunchtime Metrotower Summer Music Series at Metrotown. Unidentified audience members are listening to the concert in the background.
File contains photographs of the Lorne Kellet Quartet, with Alvin Cornista on saxophone, performing during the lunchtime Metrotower Summer Music Series at Metrotown. Unidentified audience members are listening to the concert in the background.
Collected by editorial for use in an August 2002 issue of the Burnaby NewsLeader
Caption from metadata for 535-2618-1: "Lunchtime music fans are framed by Alvin Cornista, sax man for the Lorne Kellet Quartet, playing at the Metrotower Summer Music Series."
Caption from metadata for 535-2618-2: "Alvin Cornista, sax man for the Lorne Kellet Quartet, grooves at the Metrotower Summer Music Series, in the plaza behind Metropolis at Metrotown. The free lunchtime concerts run through the summer."