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 Secretary: David Ades

 The Robert Farnon Society was founded in England in 1956. Our aim is to keep members fully informed on Robert Farnon’s work and new recordings of his music. We also praise the many other fine composers from around the world who have contributed so much to Light Music, not forgetting Film Music, Light Classics and also Jazz.

 "JOURNAL INTO MELODY"is our quarterly magazine, and we hold two meetings in London each year - usually in May and October. For the date of our next meeting, please scroll down this page.

 Although based in England, the Robert Farnon Society has members all over the world.

Malcolm Osman [RFS Record Service],
Albert Killman [Membership Secretary]
Tony Clayden [Chairman, London Meetings Committee]
David Ades [Secretary, Treasurer and Editor of Journal Into Melody]


 The main benefits of membership are:

Regular copies of our magazine JOURNAL INTO MELODY which is published at least quarterly, usually at the beginning of March, June, September and December.

The RFS Record Service which assists members to acquire recordings by Robert Farnon and others - both new, and sometimes rare and deleted discs.

Many CDs are offered at less than shop prices, and the combined savings on several purchases during a year can often add up to much more than the cost of our annual subscription.

Some CDs on offer come from various music publishers’ production music libraries, and can only be obtained through us.

News of important performances of major works by Robert Farnon.

Details of new record releases - especially unusual or ‘hard-to-find’ issues from Britain and overseas.

The opportunity to contact other members world-wide sharing your interests.

A free advertisement service for members (through our magazine) to help you to obtain records, tapes, etc.

Our magazine also carries articles about many leading figures (both past and present) from the world of Light Music, with detailed information on their recordings

Two meetings are held in London each year which give members the chance to hear some music not generally available on commercial recordings.

You will also meet others who like the same kinds of music, and have the chance to buy/sell/exchange records etc.

A comprehensive discography was completely revised in 1996, covering Robert Farnon's recordings, compositions, arrangements, film scores, etc.

Compact Discs featuring music by Robert Farnon can be found on a separate page within this website:

Compact Discs of compositions and arrangements Conducted by Robert Farnon.

We occasionally issue special CDs for our members, and you’ll find details of those currently available elsewhere in this web site.

 ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
 
[payable to ‘The Robert Farnon Society’]

  • Great Britain.. £17.00
  • Europe (including Republic of Ireland)
    .. £20.00 or €30.00
  • All Other Countries .. £24.00 or $45

[These rates cover magazines sent by air mail]

[US members can pay locally by check in their own currency. Details will be provided upon request.]

Click on the 'Donate' button below to send funds via PayPal to pay Subscriptions and Donations to the Robert Farnon Society, and settle amounts owing to The RFS Record Service:


After you have entered your PayPal password it is possible for you to add a message explaining how your funds should be allocated. For example:

  • Subscription
  • Donation
  • Payment to RFS Record Service
  • Back issues of magazine
  • any other reason

By giving these details, in most cases it should avoid the need to contact you for any further information.

However, if you wish to get in touch with any queries please use the email links below to contact:

  • Albert Killman (subscription enquiries)
  • Malcolm Osman (RFS Record Service)
  • David Ades (payment for back issues of magazine and any other queries)

For more details, and a free sample magazine, just send your name and full postal address to:

Membership Secretary, RFS,
33 Bramleys, Rochford,
Essex, SS4 3BD,
ENGLAND.

The Secretary of the Robert Farnon Society:

David Ades,
Stone Gables, Upton Lane,
Ilminster, TA19 0PZ,
ENGLAND.

RFS Record Service Contact:

Malcolm Osman,
18 Isis Close,
Long Hanborough,
Whitney, Oxon, OX29 8JN,
ENGLAND.


Our Next London Meeting

is on

Sunday 16 October 2011

at the

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON LONDON
WEST END HOTEL

[previously known as The Bonnington Hotel]
92 Southampton Row,
London WC1B 4BH

commencing at 2.00pm

A warm welcome awaits all lovers of Light Music. There's no need to book in advance .... just turn up on the day, and enjoy an afternoon of great musical entertainment!

To see reports of our
latest London Meetings,
please click here.


April and November 2010
April and November 2009
April 2008 and November 2008
November 2007
April 2006 and November 2006
April 2005 and November 2005
November 2004 and Spring 2004

For more information please contact
Albert Killman or David Ades:
(email addresses below)

Membership Secretary, RFS:
Albert Killman
33 Bramleys, Rochford,
Essex, SS4 3BD, ENGLAND.

Secretary:
David Ades
Stone Gables, Upton Lane,
Ilminster, TA19 0PZ,
ENGLAND.

Committee member in
charge of this website:

44 Downs Road
Ramsgate
Kent CT11 0LT
England


Light Music fans should tune into the following regular programme on BBC Radio:
Friday evenings - Radio 2 at 8 pm Friday Night is Music Night



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