Page 4 of 4, Resolutions of the original Aberdeen Musical Society
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| ID | JSS0655 |
| Title | Page 4 of 4, Resolutions of the original Aberdeen Musical Society |
| Document Reference | LO 780.6 AB3 |
| Format | 198 x 315 mm |
| Medium | Handwritten Manuscript |
| Item Type | Manuscript |
| Subject | Scottish Music, Aberdeen Musical Society |
| Item Description | The Aberdeen Musical Society was formed in 1747/8 to 'meet for their musical entertainment once a week'. The founders were 'the Revd. Professor Pollock and Mr Peter Black; Dr John Gregory and Messrs. James Black, Andrew Tait, Francis Peacock & David Young. The society originally met for private music-making. Rule VI (JSS0654) continues, with the music to end 'at Eight o' Clock at Night'. Those not playing are not to mix with the performers, and to keep silent during the music. |
| Creator | Aberdeen Musical Society |
| Creator Manuscript | Aberdeen Musical Society |
| Time Period | 1740s |
| Associated Dates: Creation | 1747/8 |
| Associated Dates: Manuscript | 1747/8 |
| Relationships | JSS0652, JSS0653, JSS0654 |
| Location | Aberdeen Central Library |
| Copyright | copyright_abdnlib.shtml |
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