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[Speaking of music : radio broadcasts by Leslie Bell]

File consists of recordings of a radio broadcasts by Leslie Bell: (1) on Christmas carols; (2) interview with Colonel Samuel Rosenbaum on the recording industry; (3) musical terminology; (4) father and son stories in music, particularly Alessandro and Domenico Scarlatti; (5) music for motion pictures, with Gerald Pratley, CBC film critic.

Leslie Bell Singers reunion

File consists of a recording of a radio broadcast on the CBC radio program "Assignment" on the Leslie Bell Singers' 18-year reunion in Toronto of more than 100 singers. The broadcast included various clips of the choir singing:

  • Long ago and far away
  • Aura Lee
  • Love me tender
  • Strange music
  • Temptation /Igancio Herb Brown (solo)
  • Soon I will be done with the troubles of the world.

[Fourth annual reunion of the Leslie Bell Singers]

File consists of a recording of the fourth annual reunion of the Leslie Bell Singers at the restaurant The Town and Country in Toronto, narrated by Leslie Bell. The reunion included a performance by the Leslie Bell Singers and alumnae:

  • Aura Lee
  • Love me tender
  • Long ago and far away
  • Strange music
  • Temptation / Ignacio Herb Brown (solo)
  • Soon I will be done with the troubles of the world.

[Leslie Bell's vignettes on World War Two : Remembrance Day program]

File consists of a recording of a radio program with commentator Leslie Bell, with memories of World War Two with the Leslie Bell Singers at Camp Borden and Picton (meeting the Royal Air Force); the barracks at the University of Toronto and conducting the band; discussing arranging "There'll always be an England" with a Toronto publisher; and a bus breakdown with the Leslie Bell Singers in a blizzard.

[Miscellaneous collection of recordings]

File consists of a series of recordings: (1) a rehearsal of the CBC Wednesday Night program in honour of the "Fourth Annual Spring Convention of Canada's most distinguished art-loving assembly, the Culture Vultures"; (2) excerpt from a program on folk song; and (3) series of limericks, read by various individuals, including [Leslie Bell].

[Leslie Bell : the longevity of tape ; Europe trip ; Toronto Parks Concerts]

File consists of several candid recordings and recordings of radio broadcasts: (1) an informal discussion, including Leslie Bell, on the longevity of tape (audio reels); (2) interview with Leslie Bell on the radio program "Audio" following a trip to the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Paris; and (3) a radio report on the Toronto Parks Concerts by Leslie Bell.

[Skyscrapers : suite / John Alden Carpenter]

File consists of a recording from a radio broadcast of the suite from John Alden Carpenter's ballet Skyscrapers. Radio commentator unknown. Recording by the American Recording Society, conducted by Zallinger.

[Letter from Dr. Finn to Leslie Bell]

File consists of recorded "letter" to Leslie Bell from [Dr. Finn], whom Leslie Bell and the Leslie Bell Singers met at the Canadian Forces Base Picton during World War Two, where Dr. Finn was a medical officer.

Speech about our new culture

File consists of a recording of a radio broadcast [by Leslie Bell] on the relationship between American and Canadian culture, including musical excerpts.

[Radio program with Leslie Bell ; Fighting words]

File consists of a recording of a radio program of record reviews by Leslie Bell (Side A), and a recording of the radio program Fighting Words with guests Arnold Hamilton, Leslie Bell, William Krehm, Frank Tempane[?], hosted by Nathan Cohen (Side B).

[Miscellaneous collection of recordings, predominantly radio broadcasts]

File consists of clips from various radio broadcast:
(1) Leslie Bell discussing the Leslie Bell Singers United States tour "a few years ago", particularly their performances in Masachussetts, which included a visit from a dog. The recording includes a performance by the Leslie Bell Singers of "A frog a-courtin' he did ride".
(2) Leslie Bell on snoring and his wife's recording thereof.
(3) Leslie Bell broadcast on Alan Mills and the Ballad of Old Wolf [cut short].
(4) Conversation between two unidentified men.
(5) Selection of musical performances.
(6) Election results (cut short).
(7) Musical performance.
(8) Christmas message from Ira Dilworth, regional director of the CBC, Ontario.
(9) Informal family gathering.

[CBC Assignment] : Making a rock star

File consists of an excerpt from the radio program "Assignment", hosted by Maria Barrett and Bill MacNeil, Leslie Bell discusses the training and education of young singers. Program introduction includes an excerpt of "Sentimental Journey" performed by the [Leslie Bell Singers].

[Leona Bell] on snoring and [Richard Bell]

File consists of a comic recording of a [Leona Bell] discussing the harmful effects of snoring on a marriage, and a news report read, with sound effects, by a child [Richard Bell?].

Jackie Rae show

File consists of a recording of the Jackie Rae show, with special guests the Leslie Bell Singers. They performed:

  • Song of the bells [excerpt]
  • Lullaby of birdland
  • Medley of Gershwin tunes [including Fascinating rhythm; Somebody loves me; The man I love]
  • I'll see you in my dreams (with male solo vocalist)

The parks : George and Leslie Bell

File consists of a radio broadcast, hosted by Gordon Jones on Toronto's parks and recreation facilities, including two Aldermen, George Bell (Parks and Recreation Commissioner, and Dr. Leslie Bell. The interview took place at the Toronto Parks and Recreation Offices at City Hall, 6 years after George Bell was named Commissioner.

A family feud

File consists of an informal family discussion between Leslie, Leona, Janet, and Richard Bell.

[Lettter to Leona and children from Leslie Bell]

File consists of a recording of Leslie Bell, with a "letter" to his wife Leona, recorded in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia and mailed to Toronto. The letter discusses meeting John Diefenbaker; his visits to Charlottetown, Summerside, and New Glasgow for festival adjudications; and Bell's birthday.

[Miscellaneous collection of radio broadcasts]

File consists of a series of recordings, including: a radio broadcast on "classic blunders in radio and television"; series of musical performances; various readings (including Benjamin Franklin's "Advice to a Friend on Choosing a Mistress" and "a handful of limericks"); and clips from a music radio program.

[Candid : music and informal talk]

File consists of a series of informal discussions and musical performances by the Bell family and other friends, with occassional narration by Leslie Bell.

[Christmas radio program on CJBC]

File consists of a Christmas radio program, hosted by June Dennis, at Studio G, CJBC. Leslie Bell and his family were some of the guests.

[Ellis McLintock Concert Band at Exhibition Park]

File consists of a recording of a concert by the Ellis McLintock Concert Band, which took place at Exhibition Park in Toronto less than two weeks before the 1961 annual Canadian National Exhibition (CNE). Recording is a dub of a CJBC radio broadcast as part of a Summer series of concerts by the Ellis McLintock Concert Band. Script and narration by Leslie Bell.

Program:

  • [WW1 march]
  • Overture from Russlan and Ludmilla / Mikhail Glinka
  • Concertino for clarinet and orchestra / Carl Maria von Weber
  • Jumping bean / Robert Farnon
  • In the hall of the mountain king / Edvard Grieg.

Radio scripts, indexes, and notes

Series consists of radio scripts and notes for programs written by Leslie R. Bell in his role as a radio commentator for CBC and CFRB in Toronto. The series also contains indices that accompany many of these scripts for Bell's programs, including Audio, Speaking of music, Music about town, and Music won't hurt you. The series also contains notes from Bell's research for radio programs, lectures, and from his school days, including his notes for his thesis on art education.

Compositions and arrangements

Series consists of some original compositions and many arrangements by Leslie Bell, predominantly for choral ensemble, with some scores and parts for band or orchestra.

Who is Sylvia anyway?

File consists of an arrangement by Leslie Bell based on "An Sylvia," D. 891 by Franz Schubert. The arrangement was likely written for the Canadian General Electric radio or television program, due to the initials "B.G." found on the score.

Who cares

File consists of Leslie Bell's arrangement of a song from the 1931 musical Of thee I sing by George and Ira Gershwin.

White Christmas

File consists of Leslie Bell's arrangement of the Iriving Berlin song, written for the 1942 musical film Holiday Inn.

Whispering hope

File consists of Leslie Bell's arrangement of the song by Septimus Winner (1868), which was used in a radio drama on pioneer life "Pioneer Scene".

While we're young

File consists of Leslie Bell's arrangement of the song by Alec Wilder and Morty Palitz with lyrics by Bill Engvick (1943).

While strolling thro' the park

File consists of Leslie Bell's arrangement of the song also known as "The Fountain in the Park" or "While Strolling Through the Park One Day" by Ed Haley.

Whiffenpoof song

File consists of Leslie Bell's arrangement of the Yale Whiffenpoofs' traditional closing number (first published in 1909).

Bonnie Doon : Scottish folk song

File consists of an arrangement by Leslie Bell of the Scottish folk song also known as "Ye banks and braes" by Robert Burns. The arrangement was likely written for the Canadian General Electric radio or television program, due to the initials "B.G." found on the score.

Where or when

File consists of Leslie Bell's arrangement of the show tune from the 1937 musical Babes in Arms by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart.

Where e'er you walk

File consists of Leslie Bell's arrangement of the aria from Semele by Georg Frideric Handel.

When the red red robin

File consists of Leslie Bell's arrangement of the popular song "When the red, red robin (comes bob, bob, bobbin'; along) by Harry Woods (1926).

When the lights go on again

File consists of Leslie Bell's arrangement of the popular song by Eddie Seiler, Sol Marcus, and Bennie Benjamin.

When the boys come home

File consists of Leslie Bell's arrangement of the World War One song by Oley Speaks and John Hay.

When day is done

File consists of Leslie Bell's arrangement of the song by B.G. DeSylva and Robert Katscher.

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