THE BRITISH MUSIC SOCIETY OF NORTHERN IRELAND September, 1964 Dear Member, We are sending with this letter two copies of the brochure giving details of our series of concerts for the 1964/65 winter season. The British Music Society is entirely self-supporting fin- ancially. The committee has consequently been greatly concerned about a recent drop in membership, caused by various circum- stances. We therefore set out to make the coming season one of particular quality and interest, with as many artists of inter- national repute as we could engage. To this end we have made considerable expenditure. I think you will agree that we have managed to secure a series of artists of a calibre which should make this the best season we have had for quite some time. All of the artists are internationally highly rated. We have also arranged for a most interesting film to be shown after our Annual General Meeting on 7th October. For the success of the season and for the continuance of the B.M.S. on a high level we depend upon a considerable increase in membership. It is for this reason that we send you a second brochure. We ask you to give this to friends and strongly urge them to join. We ask each B.M.S. member to bring at least one new member. If you will do this, membership can be increased to a level which will enable the society to continue to present concerts of the highest standards. By bringing new members you will give a vital service to the British Music Society and, we trust, much enjoyment to your friends. We feel we may depend upon you, our members, to do this. In planning the concerts we have carefully considered suggestions and requests received from members. As a result we have decided to vary the night of the week on which the concerts are held, hoping that this will make it easier for people to come to the whole series. We do hope that you will enjoy our season of concerts. Yours sincerely, WILLIAM YOUNG President