File consists of a collection of recordings of performances by the [Boyd Neel Orchestra] and NSO [National Symphony Orchestra], conducted by Boyd Neel:
Introduction and allegro for string quartet and string orchestra, op. 47 / Edward Elgar
Serenade for string orchestra in E minor, op. 20 / Elgar
Dream children, op. 42 / Elgar
In the south, op. 50 / Eglar
Air and dance for string orchestra / Frederick Delius
File consists of a recordings from the television program Canadian General Electric (C.G.E.) Showtime, with the Leslie Bell Singers, under the direction of Leslie Bell, and orchestra conducted by Howard Cable, and CBC's "Concert of Nations" with the Leslie Bell Singers and John Duncan, harpist.
Songs include:
Drink to me only with thine eyes [SATB]
[Narrated story, with songs]: Friendship [SATB] ; Thou swell [duet]
The wee cooper o' Fyfe
What child is this?
You can't sit down
Ave Maria / Bach-Gounod
Star spangled banner [sung for President Truman's visit to Canada, 1947]
File consists of a recording of Leslie Bell's arrangement of Palestrina's Missa Papae Marcelli, as broadcast on CJKL radio under the direction of Nicholas Goldschmidt.
File consists of a transcription disc, issued by MacGregor Transcriptions, recorded in Canada. "A program of Canada" was a musical entertainment series that aimed at building a closer relationship between Canada and the United States. The program with Edward G. Robinson was released April 19, 1948 and includes an interview with Robinson about his stay in Canada during World War Two, as well as five songs sung by the Leslie Bell Singers: Strange music; Skip to my Lou; Quand j'étais chez mon père; Greek folksong; and When day is done. The program with Gregory Peck was released April 15, 1948 and includes an interview with Peck about post-war economic problems in Canada. The Leslie Bell Singers performed I wish I were single again; Dark valley; We could make such wonderful music together; and Frère Jacques.
File consists of a transcription disc, issued by MacGregor Transcriptions, recorded in Canada. "A program of Canada" was a musical entertainment series that aimed at building a closer relationship between Canada and the United States. On this episode, the Leslie Bell Singers performed: Ah, if I could only make my mill dance; Bendemeer's stream; Choral rhapsody; Let us break bread together; The echo song; Can't help lovin' that man of mine; and Ave Maria. Robert Montgomery discusses his film The lady in the lake and Irene Dunne praises the hospitality of Canadians on a recent tour.
File consists of a transcription disc, issued by MacGregor Transcriptions, recorded in Canada."A program of Canada" was a musical entertainment series that aimed at building a closer relationship between Canada and the United States. On the Robert Taylor episode (released April 28, 1948), the Leslie Bell Singers performed: The long deep sea; Dry bones; Long ago and far away; and The Danseuse.
File consists of a transcription disc, issued by MacGregor Transcriptions, recorded in Canada. "A program of Canada" was a musical entertainment series that aimed at building a closer relationship between Canada and the United States. On the Greer Garson episode, the Leslie Bell Singers performed: Rollicking sailors' dance; Greensleves; and a medley from the musical Oklahoma. Greer Garson discussed the georgraphical size of Canada and its political relationship with Britain.
File consists of a transcription disc, issued by MacGregor Transcriptions, recorded in Canada. "A program of Canada" was a musical entertainment series that aimed at building a closer relationship between Canada and the United States. On this episode, the Leslie Bell Singers performed: A la claire fontaine; Dry bones; Pavanne; and Long ago and far away. Walter Huston discussed natural resources in Canada and American investment in Canada.
File consists of recordings friom C.G.E. radio broadcasts, featuring the Leslie Bell Singers, conducted by Leslie Bell with orchestra, conducted by Howard Cable and soloist Joy Sullivan. Songs include:
[Medley] including Joyous New Year ; the Wassail song ; Auld Land Syne
If I were a bell
Pioneer scene medley (including Long, long ago ; Sigh no more, ladies ; Whispering hope ; Ol' Dan Tucker ; Home sweet home)
Tina
Pale moon
Excerpts from Carmen (includes Gypsy song ; Toreador song)
Spring in my heart
The Skye boat song (with male soloist)
That's amore (with male soloist)
Christopher Robin medley (including Halfway down ; Hoppity ; They're changing guard at Buckingham Palace ; Brownie ; Vespers)
Papa won't you dance with me
So in love (with male soloist)
Wizard of Oz : a musical fairy tale (including Somewhere over the rainbow ; Follow the yellow brick road ; If I only had a brain ; If I only had a heart ; If I were King of the forest ; We're off to see the wizard ; Ding dong the wicked witch is dead ; The merry land old land of Oz)
Couldn't hear nobody pray
[Nursery rhyme medley] (Girls and boys come out to play ; Pop goes the weasel ; Sing a song of sixpence ; Twinkle twinkle little star ; Oh dear what can the matter be ; Go in and out the window ; London Bridge is falling down ; Mother, Mary, may I go out to play ; Lazy Mary ; Farmer in the Dell ; Three blind mice)
Fooba wooba John
The little white duck
A frog a-courtin' he did ride
Petty harbour bait skiff
Can't you dance the polka?
Youpe! Youpe!
Echo song
Gloria in excelsis Deo
When day is done
[Newfoundland medley] (including The Sealing cruise of the lone flier ; Walking alone on the shore ; Reilly the fisherman ; Lukey's boat ; She's like the swallow ; Bonavist harbour)
To people who have gardens
Red river valley
[Medley] Sweethearts ; Gypsy love song (Slumber on, my little Gypsy sweetheart) ; Tramp tramp tramp ; Zing zing
The very thought of you
Missa Papae Marcelli, op. 96. Benedictus / Palestrina
File consists of a recording of the "Meeting of the Ravenhill Literary Guild", with various limerick recitations, narrated by and with contributions from Leslie Bell.
File consists of a recording of Leslie Bell's last in a series of radio broadcasts, which consisted of the "10 pieces of music that have given me [Bell] the most pain," and a radio program by Bell on record reviews, including an interview with S.B. "Whitey" Haines, promotion manager for Capitol and Angel Records.
File consists of a recording of a radio broadcast with Leslie Bell and two unidentified men. The broadcast includes Bell's 10 "favourite" recordings on Side A and an interview with Mrs. McVicker (one of the oldest graduates of the Royal Conservatory of Music), re-broadcast 1 year after original recording at Lambert Lodge.
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.
File consists of a recording of Leslie Bell speaking about a variety of musical topics, including Stradivarius violins and "what constitutes a good song title".
File consists of a recording of CBC radio programs, including limerick recitations and discussions thereof by Leslie Bell and Cy [MacFarnon?] and a program from CBC Explorations on Canadian folk songs, [narrated by Leslie Bell?].
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.
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?].
File contains a compact disc titled "Beckwith : Music for Dancing." Event title : Convocation Hall Sponsors : Royal Conservatory Summer School Orchestra Performers : Royal Conservatory Summer School Orchestra ; Victor Feldbrill, conductor.
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].
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.
File consists of a recording on Canada-United States-Mexico relations with various individuals, unidentified, and a recording of a commentary on the warm-up of a basketball game at Upper Canada College, including an interview with Ted Squires.