Ila Turnbull papers, 1921-195-?

MLMSS 8484

fonds

1921-195-?

Textual Records, Graphic Materials, Clippings, Ephemera, Drawings

411831

0.10 metres of textual material (1 box)

Ila May Turnbull, 1900-1990, was an Australian soprano who trained under Madame Goossens at the New South Wales State Conservatorium of Music. In 1921 she became the first student to graduate with a Diploma for Singing, which she completed alongside a Teacher's Diploma.

In 1923 she went to England and studied under Frederick King of the Royal Academy of Music. From there she went to Brussels to study with Maurice de Clery of Theatre Royal de la Monnaie, later returning to London to study with Rosina Buckman and Ferrucchio Cecchini.

Turnbull returned to Sydney in 1925 where she continued to perform, and began her teaching career. In 1934 she was appointed to the teaching staff of the State Conservatorium, where she taught for many years.

Reference:
Compiled from the collection

1. "Formal Qualifications", being curriculum vitae. Typescript with manuscript annotation, ca. 1952

2. Diploma in Music, New South Wales State Conservatorium of Music, 1921, signed by Albert Bruntnell, Minister for Education and H. Verbrugghen, Director

3. Illuminated address presented to Miss Ila M. Turnbull, Cronulla, from her friends signed on behalf of the Public Committee 11 Apr. 1923, including signatures of E. S. Shaw, Chairman, A. Monro, Secretary and H. Tonkin, Treasurer. Features watercolour drawing of Cronulla Beach including ladies' dressing rooms

4. Illuminated address presented to Mr & Mrs T.A. Turnbull from members and adherents of the Methodist Church at Cronulla, N.S.W., 30 Apr. 1923, including signatures of David C. Hughes, Minister and Henry Tonkin, Secretary of Church Trust. Features watercolour drawing of Methodist Church

5. Concert programs of performances, 1921-1942, chiefly performances at State Conservatorium of Music

6. Scrapbook of cuttings, chiefly concert reviews from Sydney newspapers, 1921-194-

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