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Typescript poem, with envelope, written by a choir member after a particular rehearsal in 1927. Also includes a typed and printed transcription and commentary on the poem by Dr. Rosemary Anderson.

Editions of the Musical Times which include articles relating directly to the work of York Musical Society, the director of the society, or articles written by someone associated with the society. Many of the editions have been marked on the outside to indicate which article relates to the society. Also includes some loose pages taken form editions of the magazine.

Includes copies of published and handwritten reviews of performances 1902-1980, as well as some copies of programmes for performances, two original flyers for performances, and notes on a 1945 performance of The Messiah made in 2003.

Newspaper cuttings, with some photocopies of cuttings, relating to performances and members of YMS, principally 1971-92, but also including one cutting from 1951. Also includes some advertisements for performances 1971-86, a memo regarding a performance of St Matthew's Passion 1945, and a copy of an obituary of an organist at York Minster, Allan Wicks, 2010.

Photocopies of newspaper cuttings relating to YMS performances, with some original programmes and posters. Also includes a copy of newspaper cuttings relating to a YMS trip to Munster, 1993; a letter to the editor of the Yorkshire Post regarding a review of a YMS performance, 1995; and a photograph of Brian Kay.

Includes two typed reviews of performances copied from articles in 'The Press'; a handwritten card thanking the recipient for their help; and a photocopy of a notice in 'The Observer' relating to a performance by the society in 2018.

Includes leaflets outlining all performances within a season, and flyers promoting specific performances.

Includes: leaflets outlining all performances within a season; flyers and posters promoting specific performances; a leaflet promoting the society to new members; leaflets concerning practices and workshops; a copy of the YMS constitution as adopted 2015; and a booklet for performances by the St. Michael's Singers, Coventry Cathedral, 2013.

Includes leaflets outlining all performances within a season, and posters and flyers promoting specific performances. Also includes a programme for a performance of Verdi's Requiem, 2014.

Leaflets promoting all performances within a season. Also includes a flyer promoting membership of the society, and a bookmark containing a list of performances within that season.

Various editions of the newsletter between Autumn 2011 and Spring 2013

Includes Spring and Summer editions.

Includes small cards, booklets and tickets issued to members. Includes: tickets for YMS performances 1986-1991; constitution and rule booklets for members for various years between 1961 and 2011; chorus member tickets; member's rehearsal attendance cards for various seasons between 1910-1911 and 1924-1925; and a card containing an itinerary for a visit of the Yorkshire Choir to Festival of Empire, October 1911.

Includes copies of original documents as well as notes and information sheets about the history of YMS.

Papers include: a pamphlet on the history of YMS by York Georgian Society (1948); facsimile of YMS membership list (1767-70); facsimile of YMS Rules (1825); list of performances by YMS under Thomas Tertius Noble (1901-13), Sir Edward Cuthbert Bairstow (1914-46), Dr Francis Jackson (1947-82) and Philip Moore (1983-2010); facsimiles of programmes for performances at York Minster (1916-18); copies of newspaper cuttings relating to performances by and history and organisation of YMS (1909-7); facsimile of minutes for committee meeting held at Lantern Tower Chambers (30 April 1947); facsimile of a receipt for YMS dinner (29 September 1818); and copies of the Annual Reports and Balance Sheets (1918-20).

Includes copies of original documents as well as notes and information sheets about the history of YMS.

Papers include notes on prominent singers in YMS, organists of York Minster, and the history of YMS, as well as copies of: photographs of performances; list of subscribers (1910-11); programmes of performances (1905-72); excerpt from The Mirror of Music, 1844-1944 by Percy Alfred Scholes (1947); letter regarding rehearsal attendance (1947); and rules (1825).

Includes copies of original documents as well as notes and information sheets about T. Tertius Noble.

Includes copies of: programmes for performances by YMS (1898-1910); committee meeting minutes (1908); newspaper articles on performances (1909-13); Annual reports and balance sheets (1908-13); a letter regarding poor attendance at rehearsals (1912); committee meeting minutes (1912); notes on receipts and payments (1905-14); list of subscribers (1911-13); portrait and memorial of Canon Thomas Pemberton/ Hudson, with notes on his life and family; programmes for and notes on Hovingham Festival (1887-1952); and notes and articles on AGMs (1892-1910).

Minutes for committee meetings, with some associated papers, including financial statements and reports, correspondence, and agenda.

Minutes for committee meetings.

Minutes for committee meetings. Also includes minutes for Trustees' meetings, 2021.

Includes accounts for the year ending 31 January 2008 to the year ending 31 January 2016, and Trustees' reports and unaudited financial statements for the year ending 31 January 2017 to the year ending 31 January 2021.

Includes printed and typescript annual reports and statements of accounts, for the 1951-52 season until the 1970-71 season. Some of the reports also include details of concerts performed, lists of patrons, and lists of committee members.

Includes minutes of meetings with associated papers, including officers' reports and financial accounts and statements.

Includes minutes of meetings with associated papers, including officers' reports and financial accounts and statements.

Includes minutes of meetings and papers prepared for meetings, including officers' reports, financial accounts and statements, and minutes from previous meetings. Includes minutes for the meetings held in 2013, 2015, and 2018 only.

Includes minutes of meetings with associated papers, including officers' reports and financial accounts and statements. Also includes a copy of the constitution, as amended in 2016 and 2021.

The disk includes a listing on the outside reading:
YMStt - Rehearsal Schedule
Central Methodist - new season
Gen. Sec. [General Secretary] - job description
Term of office listing
St. John's request
Fire Drill

Please note, at the time of cataloguing the contents of this disk could not be verified due to technological obsolescence.

Please note, at the time of cataloguing the contents of this disk could not be verified due to technological obsolescence.

Please note, at the time of cataloguing the contents of this disk could not be verified due to technological obsolescence.

Please note, at the time of cataloguing the contents of this disk could not be verified due to technological obsolescence.

Please note, at the time of cataloguing the contents of this disk could not be verified due to technological obsolescence.

The disk includes a listing on the outside reading:
2003 minutes and AGM
Welcome children notice
Fire drill

Please note, at the time of cataloguing the contents of this disk could not be verified due to technological obsolescence.

Please note, at the time of cataloguing the contents of this disk could not be verified due to technological obsolescence.

Please note, at the time of cataloguing the contents of this disk could not be verified due to technological obsolescence.

The disk includes a listing on the outside reading:
St John's

Please note, at the time of cataloguing the contents of this disk could not be verified due to technological obsolescence.

Please note, at the time of cataloguing the contents of this disk could not be verified due to technological obsolescence.

The disk includes a listing on the outside reading:
July 04, Chart of Office holders
2005

Please note, at the time of cataloguing the contents of this disk could not be verified due to technological obsolescence.

Please note, at the time of cataloguing the contents of this disk could not be verified due to technological obsolescence.

Please note, at the time of cataloguing the contents of this disk could not be verified due to technological obsolescence.

Includes letters and copies of letter written by Ray Lovely, Vice President, principally to the Chairman, concerning society business. Also includes a membership report for the 1993-1994 season and notes from an audit, May 1995.

Lists of singers for specific performances, arranged by singing part, with seating plans attached.

Typescript registers of members present for rehearsals for specific performances throughout each season. Also includes some lists of visitors to rehearsals.

Typescript calendars showing the names of the concerts to be performed, with details of conductors, rehearsals and venues.

Programmes for performances by York Musical Society performed between the 1900-1901 season and the 1912-1913 season at the Festival Concert Room and Exhibition Buildings. Also includes a flyer for one of the performances.

Programmes for performances, including those in collaboration with other choirs.

12 programmes for concerts, principally performed at York Minster.

Programmes for performances by York Musical Society, principally conducted by Sir Edward C. Bairstow, but also including concerts conducted by Owen Le P. Franklin, Paul Steinitz, Leslie Wright, Clarence Raybould, and Basil Cameron. Also includes a letter and a copy of a letter, 1947, concerning rehearsals for performances, and two prospectuses, one for the 1925-1926 season and one for the 1935-1936 season.

Includes a typed list of all the performances conducted by Francis Jackson, with details of the performers, other performance groups, and the locations of the performances. Also includes two photocopies showing the front covers of publications relating to the history of the York Musical Society.

Includes a typed list of all the performances conducted by Francis Jackson, with details of the performers, other performance groups, and the locations of the performances. Also includes some promotional flyers and leaflets, photocopies of photographs [of Dr. Francis Jackson], and photocopies of posters advertising performances.

Includes 10 programmes for performances.

Includes a typed list of all the performances conducted by Philip Moore, with details of the performers, other performance groups, and the locations of the performances. Also includes some biographical information about Philip Moore.

Includes a typed list of all the performances conducted by Philip Moore, with details of the performers, other performance groups, and the locations of the performances. Also includes some biographical information about Philip Moore and a ticket from a performance.

Includes a typed list of all the performances conducted by Philip Moore, with details of the performers, other performance groups, and the locations of the performances. Also includes some biographical information about Philip Moore and photocopies of promotional performances for 1982 - 2010.

Programmes for performances at York Minster. Also includes two tickets for performances in 1995 and 1996.

Programmes for performances at York Minster.

Programmes for performances at York Minster.

Programmes for performances, principally at York Minster. Includes some tickets.

Scrapbook containing correspondence, leaflets and flyers, news cuttings, circular letters, administrative papers and receipts, concert tickets, and other papers relating to the York Musical Festival, 1910. A number of promotional brochures and programmes originally kept loose in the volume have previously been removed and are kept in a separate folder.

The papers relate to the establishment and organisation of the festival, including support for the festival from patrons and subscribers, performers and performances, and the fitting out of a concert space at Exhibition Buildings, including trade receipts and papers for furnishings.

Also included in the volume is correspondence with the organisers of other musical festivals and programmes for those festivals, including the Gloucester Musical Festival and the Leeds Musical Festival, a monochrome photograph showing a concert group in Exhibition Buildings, and a programme for a performance by the York Musical Society, 1908.