John Bates, composer of the 15th tune written for Bev’s Washboard Band in B# entitled “Bev’s Washboard Breakdown in B#” . (chart on page 5)John plays the Trombone in many Sydney based jazz bands. Was an inaugural member of the Tom Baker San Francisco Jazz Band (CD #BWCD-2)and a present member of the Paul Furniss San Francisco Jazz Band (CD-#BWCD-13),
Jiri Kripac’s Red Hot Papas CD-#FTCD01), Geoffry Ogden-Browne’s Café Society Jazz
Orchestra and a number of others. He is a five time winner of the Original Tunes Competition at Australian Jazz Conventions. (discography available on request)
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FLW (famous last words) “If Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony is not by some means abridged, it will soon fall into disuse” - Philip Hale, Boton music critic, 1837 |
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“Students today…... …..depend on paper too much. They don’t know how to write on slate anymore without dust all over themselves. What will they do when they run out of paper?” Principal’s Association 1815. …..depend too much on ink. They don’t know how to use a pen knife to sharpen a pencil. Pen and ink will never replace the pencil.” National Associations of Teachers, 1907 …..depend on store bought ink. They don’t know how to make their own. When they run
out of ink they will be unable to cipher...this is a sad commentary on modern education” …..depend too much on expensive fountain pens. They no longer write with a straight pen or nib, not to mention sharpening their own quills. We parents must not allow them to wallow in such luxury to the detriment of learning how to cope in the real business world.” PTA Gazette, 1941 …..Ball point pens will be the ruin of our country. Students use these devices and throw them away. The virtues of thrift and frugality are being discarded. Business and banks will never allow such luxuries.” Federal Teacher 1950 |
