Mr. Crabtree's letter of resignation, 1926


Letter from Mr. Crabtree

121 Hull Road, YORK.
9th July.1926.

Dear Mr Hey,
Your letter has come like a ray of sunshine.
I am on holidays or would leave called to see you before this.There were many things to do prior to going away, that I leave been unable to call.
It is very obvious, after Mr. Bennett's letter, that he and I are evidently out of sympathy in musical matters. That part of his letter in which he states "that some of the members did not even know the notes" casts a reflection on the members of the Orchestra.
The real truth of the matter is that the Orchestra saw so little of Mr. Bennett, that they were not sure of his tempo's, and were at at a disadvantage at the last Concert. I am not aware of any remarks of mine that he need have taken any exception to. Certainly, no offence was meant.
I do know that his experience of conducting Orchestras is of recent growth, and it is a matter of opinion whether his present methods are best suited to develop Amateur Orchestral Playing.
After careful consideration I have decided to resign the Assistant Conductorship.
I do so with great regret, grateful for the whole-hearted support I have always received from the members of the Committee, and the playing members.
I have thoroughly enjoyed the work I have done for the Y.S.O. and wish it every success in the future.

I remain
Yours faithfully,

Herbert T. Crabtree

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