Banks, Don, 1923-1980

Epithet: composer

British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000862.0x000322

Music Director, Dept. of Adult Studies, Goldsmiths' College, University of London since 1969.

From the description of Musical score [manuscript]. 1967. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225840853

A leading Australian composer, Banks lived in London from 1953 to 1972. During this period his works were commissioned and premiered by major orchestras such as the London Symphony Orchestra. In 1973 he became the first chairman of the Music Board, Australia Council. He was one of the most successful 'third stream' composers (works merging jazz with 'serious' music).

From the description of Letters from Don Banks to Suzanne Gleeson [manuscript]. 1975-1976. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 223184055

From the description of Papers of Don Banks [manuscript]. [ca. 1952-1980] (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225847939