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FRAMED COLLECTION OF PHOTOS WITH DEDICATION

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2012

Overview

The framed dedication has 14 photographs around the edge of the of the frame of various artists who have participated in the 'Best of British'. In the centre is a plaque in white with black printing: [PRESENTED TO / JOHN CHRISTMASS / In recognition of your dedication, / enthusiasm, commitment, generosity, / and outstanding leadership / in directing the / 'BEST OF BRITISH' / for the past 21rs. / From The Perth Pops Orchestra, / 1Voci Singers, Conductors, / Soloists & over thirty thousand / audience members who have / been inspired by your efforts. / 12th May 2012 / Perth Concert Hall / Western Australia]. Around the outside the pictures are framed in black. On the back of the frame are many signatures, with a string attached for hanging.

Historical information

On 12 May 2012 John Christmass directed the 21st Best of British concert at the Perth Concert Hall, it was also his last. In recognition of the work he had done volunteers, staff and performers presented John with this signed framed collection of photographs from the concerts.
John Christmass moved to the Kelmscott area in the 1970s. John had taught music since the 1940s and later joined the Department of Education and was in charge of their choral music program.
In 1985 he retired from the education department and focussed his time on teaching and promoting music from his Kelmscott office. From there he managed the I Voci Choir which was made up of past students from Perth Modern School aged 18-30.
John was the musical director for the Perth Anzac Day Services from 1971 to the early 2000s, he started the 1st Vienna Pops concert and the Best of British concert at the Perth Concert Hall in c1987 and 1991 respectively to help raise money for Rotary. He directed his last in 2013 and 2012. He was presented with the Order of Australia in 2012, for his services to music, plus many other local and state awards over the years.
Locally he directed many concerts, taught music, advocated for a concert venue in the City of Armadale and was a strong advocate for the local art and culture scene.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-33-COA2016.71

Themes

People
Social History

Material

Perspex

String

Width

710 mm

Height or length

810 mm

Keywords

John Christmass

Perth Concert Hall

Best of British Concert

Soloists

Conductors

i Voci Singers

The Perth Pops Orchestra

Year

2012

Statement of significance

This object is part of a collection of items that tells the story of the creativity and ingenuity of members of the local community in relation to art, design and engineering/construction. The collection relates to expressions of creativity that impacted an individual or small group of people to objects that have been enjoyed around the world.

Comparative significance criteria

Interpretive capacity

Rare or representative

Well provenanced

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