Most of the notes in this file relate to teaching musical instruments to children. File includes a typescript for an article titled 'The Bassoon' which covers the issues involved in teaching school aged children to play the oboe and bassoon including advice on instructing on fingering and breathing techniques.
Typed and handwritten notes on the flute, the oboe and the bassoon by Eric McGavin
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Black and white negative of white multi-storey house on stilts, view at night, back view

Amazon - Marañon Colombia. Arara village (Ticuna) am (30/14)

Road and Pasika cows in coasts meadows

Photographs of Dennis Ratcliffe's trip to Monte Carlo with the Ambrose Orchestra
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