Yorkshire Evening Press , 25th June, 1968.

Farewell gifts for symphony orchestra man

TO mark his 22 years as assistant conductor of York Symphony Orchestra, there was a presentation at last night’s annual general meeting of the orchestra to Mr. Frederic Waine.

Mr. Waine, aged 57, of Clifton Place, York, leaves the city next September to become warden of the Royal School of Church Music, Croydon.

During his 22-years association with York he has also been director of music at St. Peter’s School. He was presented with a set of sherry -glasses from the orchestra.

He was described by the conductor, Dr. Francis Jackson, as being “utterly dependable, with very astute judgment in all matters.”

There was also a presentation to Dr. A. B. Follows, who retired after six years as orchestra. treasurer.

£42 surplus

The new treasurer, Mr. Brian Snelson, reported a surplus of £42 over the last year, despite a heavy deficit from the orchestra’s second concert.

Secretary Mrs. Grace Steveus. said that if the orchestra had to pay all professionals it would be bankrupt. The solution had been to give a fee to those who played instruments in which they were specialists.

“Without the professionals, no amateur orchestra would be able to approach the standard required today,” she said.

Co-operation between professionals and amateurs produced a good orchestra. she added.

There was discussion, but no decision as to whether the orchestra ought to continue rehearsals in summer. The committee will thrash out this point later.

Admiring the wine glasses are (left to right) Dr. Follows, Mr. Waine, Mrs Stevens, Dr. Jackson and Dr. Summers