This is the second post written by one of our summer student workers, Seraphina G., Seraphina is a music student at Brandon University. Andy Sparling (son of Streamliner saxophonist Phil) is the source for much of the information, the photos and the recording in this article. His book “Dance Through the Darkness: The Untold StoryContinue reading “The RCAF Streamliners: Creating Hope During Devastation”
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Ron Mallet & His Accordion
This post, his second for us, was written by Rory M., one of our summer students. Rory is a Music major at Brandon University. Musical instruments across the world carry memories of their players, and the history that they have endured. As a musician myself for most of my life I have always been amazedContinue reading “Ron Mallet & His Accordion”
Music in the Second World War
This post was written by Rory M., one of our summer students. Rory is a Music major at Brandon University. In the era of the Second World War, music played a quiet yet significant part in Canadian life, both at home and abroad. With a rapidly changing landscape of music production and accessibility, it becameContinue reading “Music in the Second World War”
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum & RCAF WWII Memorial 