Soċjeta Filarmonika Maria Mater Gratiae - Revision history

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	During the dedicated presidency of Dr. [[Giuseppe Agius Muscat]] M.D., a set of new instruments was purchased, and blessed by Cardinal Lepicier. After the Second World War when [[Arturo R. Felice]] was elected President, the Society evolved the theatrial productions so popular before the war. So much so that a new theatre was built which was called [[Blue Arena]]. During the Festivities marking the Coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of Divine Grace, the Band premiered a new anthem, composed by the then band master Mro. [[Joseph Abela Scolaro]] with lyrics by [[Fr. Mattew Sultana]].		During the dedicated presidency of Dr. [[Giuseppe Agius Muscat]] M.D., a set of new instruments was purchased, and blessed by Cardinal Lepicier. After the Second World War when [[Arturo R. Felice]] was elected President, the Society evolved the theatrial productions so popular before the war. So much so that a new theatre was built which was called [[Blue Arena]]. During the Festivities marking the Coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of Divine Grace, the Band premiered a new anthem, composed by the then band master Mro. [[Joseph Abela Scolaro]] with lyrics by [[Fr. Mattew Sultana]].

	After ten years under the direction of Mro. Joseph Abela Scolaro, the band’s baton was passed on to Mro. [[Carmelo Caruana]] who relinquished the post after eleven years to be succeeded by Mro. [[Orazio Cachia]]. During this period, the Society also had various president with such prominent persons as [[Espedito Catania]], [[Francis Scicluna]] and [[Joseph C. Attard]].		After ten years under the direction of Mro. Joseph Abela Scolaro, the band’s baton was passed on to Mro. [[Carmelo Caruana (bandmaster)]] who relinquished the post after eleven years to be succeeded by Mro. [[Orazio Cachia]]. During this period, the Society also had various president with such prominent persons as [[Espedito Catania]], [[Francis Scicluna]] and [[Joseph C. Attard]].

	The eighties also proved to be fruitful for the Society. Importance was duty given to young members and the female element. The Society distinguished itself in external decorations, especially during Christmas. The vigorous presidency of Mr. V. Magri proved fruitful to reinvigorate the Society and ead it into the new millennium. On the musical side, the Society employed the services of a Young band master, Mro. [[Raymond Sciberras]] who is renowned for his charming compositions. He continued to enrich the Society’s Archives with classical musical works, rendering him one of the best and most prolific composers of our times.		The eighties also proved to be fruitful for the Society. Importance was duty given to young members and the female element. The Society distinguished itself in external decorations, especially during Christmas. The vigorous presidency of Mr. V. Magri proved fruitful to reinvigorate the Society and ead it into the new millennium. On the musical side, the Society employed the services of a Young band master, Mro. [[Raymond Sciberras]] who is renowned for his charming compositions. He continued to enrich the Society’s Archives with classical musical works, rendering him one of the best and most prolific composers of our times.

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	== Lis-Storja Soċjeta Filarmonika Maria Mater Gratiae ==		== Lis-Storja Soċjeta Filarmonika Maria Mater Gratiae ==
	[[File:mariamatergratiaezabbar.jpg\|450px\|thumb\|right\|Maria Mater Gratiae Żabbar]]		[[File:mariamatergratiaezabbar.jpg\|450px\|thumb\|right\|Maria Mater Gratiae Żabbar]]
	'''The Maria Mater Gratiae Phiharmonic Society''' knows its origin to the initative of [[Francesco ~~Saverio~~ Briffa]] who in 1883 formed the first band known as the ‘Societa Filamonica del Żabbar’. Mro. [[Ġiuseppe Micallef]], nicknamed ‘Il-Baqrambu’ was the first band master. But trouble soon ensued as some members wanted to substitute the band master and founded another society. Briffa changed the name of the orginal society to ‘Societa Filarmonica Maria Mater Gratiae’, confirming Micallef as the band master.		'''The Maria Mater Gratiae Phiharmonic Society''' knows its origin to the initative of [[Francesco Savero Briffa]] who in 1883 formed the first band known as the ‘Societa Filamonica del Żabbar’. Mro. [[Ġiuseppe Micallef]], nicknamed ‘Il-Baqrambu’ was the first band master. But trouble soon ensued as some members wanted to substitute the band master and founded another society. Briffa changed the name of the orginal society to ‘Societa Filarmonica Maria Mater Gratiae’, confirming Micallef as the band master.

	Other band masters such as Mro. [[Pacifico Scicluna]] and Mro. [[Lorenzo Gonzi]] subsequently made this band very popular endowing it with new compositions. During this time, under the Presidency of [[Giuseppe Calleja]], the Society commissioned the popular statue representing Victorious Malta, which has since then become synonymous with the Society’s Band.		Other band masters such as Mro. [[Pacifico Scicluna]] and Mro. [[Lorenzo Gonzi]] subsequently made this band very popular endowing it with new compositions. During this time, under the Presidency of [[Giuseppe Calleja]], the Society commissioned the popular statue representing Victorious Malta, which has since then become synonymous with the Society’s Band.

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	== Lis-Storja Soċjeta Filarmonika Maria Mater Gratiae ==		== Lis-Storja Soċjeta Filarmonika Maria Mater Gratiae ==
	[[File:mariamatergratiaezabbar.jpg\|450px\|thumb\|right\|Maria Mater Gratiae Żabbar]]		[[File:mariamatergratiaezabbar.jpg\|450px\|thumb\|right\|Maria Mater Gratiae Żabbar]]
	'''The Maria Mater Gratiae Phiharmonic Society''' knows its origin to the initative of [[Francesco Saverio Briffa]] who in 1883 formed the first band known as the ‘Societa Filamonica del Żabbar’. Mro [[~~Giuseppe~~ Micallef]], nicknamed ‘Il-Baqrambu’ was the first band master. But trouble soon ensued as some members wanted to substitute the band master and founded another society. Briffa changed the name of the orginal society to ‘Societa Filarmonica Maria Mater Gratiae’, confirming Micallef as the band master.		'''The Maria Mater Gratiae Phiharmonic Society''' knows its origin to the initative of [[Francesco Saverio Briffa]] who in 1883 formed the first band known as the ‘Societa Filamonica del Żabbar’. Mro. [[Ġiuseppe Micallef]], nicknamed ‘Il-Baqrambu’ was the first band master. But trouble soon ensued as some members wanted to substitute the band master and founded another society. Briffa changed the name of the orginal society to ‘Societa Filarmonica Maria Mater Gratiae’, confirming Micallef as the band master.

	Other band masters such as Mro. [[Pacifico Scicluna]] and Mro. [[Lorenzo Gonzi]] subsequently made this band very popular endowing it with new compositions. During this time, under the Presidency of [[Giuseppe Calleja]], the Society commissioned the popular statue representing Victorious Malta, which has since then become synonymous with the Society’s Band.		Other band masters such as Mro. [[Pacifico Scicluna]] and Mro. [[Lorenzo Gonzi]] subsequently made this band very popular endowing it with new compositions. During this time, under the Presidency of [[Giuseppe Calleja]], the Society commissioned the popular statue representing Victorious Malta, which has since then become synonymous with the Society’s Band.

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	Other band masters such as Mro. [[Pacifico Scicluna]] and Mro. [[Lorenzo Gonzi]] subsequently made this band very popular endowing it with new compositions. During this time, under the Presidency of [[Giuseppe Calleja]], the Society commissioned the popular statue representing Victorious Malta, which has since then become synonymous with the Society’s Band.		Other band masters such as Mro. [[Pacifico Scicluna]] and Mro. [[Lorenzo Gonzi]] subsequently made this band very popular endowing it with new compositions. During this time, under the Presidency of [[Giuseppe Calleja]], the Society commissioned the popular statue representing Victorious Malta, which has since then become synonymous with the Society’s Band.

	During the dedicated presidency of [[~~Dr.~~ Giuseppe Agius Muscat]] M.D., a set of new instruments was purchased, and blessed by Cardinal Lepicier. After the Second World War when [[Arturo R. Felice]] was elected President, the Society evolved the theatrial productions so popular before the war. So much so that a new theatre was built which was called [[Blue Arena]]. During the Festivities marking the Coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of Divine Grace, the Band premiered a new anthem, composed by the then band master Mro. [[Joseph Abela Scolaro]] with lyrics by [[Fr. Mattew Sultana]].		During the dedicated presidency of Dr. [[Giuseppe Agius Muscat]] M.D., a set of new instruments was purchased, and blessed by Cardinal Lepicier. After the Second World War when [[Arturo R. Felice]] was elected President, the Society evolved the theatrial productions so popular before the war. So much so that a new theatre was built which was called [[Blue Arena]]. During the Festivities marking the Coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of Divine Grace, the Band premiered a new anthem, composed by the then band master Mro. [[Joseph Abela Scolaro]] with lyrics by [[Fr. Mattew Sultana]].

	After ten years under the direction of Mro. Joseph Abela Scolaro, the band’s baton was passed on to Mro. [[Carmelo Caruana]] who relinquished the post after eleven years to be succeeded by Mro. [[Orazio Cachia]]. During this period, the Society also had various president with such prominent persons as [[Espedito Catania]], [[Francis Scicluna]] and [[Joseph C. Attard]].		After ten years under the direction of Mro. Joseph Abela Scolaro, the band’s baton was passed on to Mro. [[Carmelo Caruana]] who relinquished the post after eleven years to be succeeded by Mro. [[Orazio Cachia]]. During this period, the Society also had various president with such prominent persons as [[Espedito Catania]], [[Francis Scicluna]] and [[Joseph C. Attard]].

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	Other band masters such as Mro. [[Pacifico Scicluna]] and Mro. [[Lorenzo Gonzi]] subsequently made this band very popular endowing it with new compositions. During this time, under the Presidency of [[Giuseppe Calleja]], the Society commissioned the popular statue representing Victorious Malta, which has since then become synonymous with the Society’s Band.		Other band masters such as Mro. [[Pacifico Scicluna]] and Mro. [[Lorenzo Gonzi]] subsequently made this band very popular endowing it with new compositions. During this time, under the Presidency of [[Giuseppe Calleja]], the Society commissioned the popular statue representing Victorious Malta, which has since then become synonymous with the Society’s Band.

	During the dedicated presidency of [[Dr. Giuseppe Agius Muscat M.D]], a set of new instruments was purchased, and blessed by Cardinal Lepicier. After the Second World War when [[Arturo R. Felice]] was elected President, the Society evolved the theatrial productions so popular before the war. So much so that a new theatre was built which was called [[Blue Arena]]. During the Festivities marking the Coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of Divine Grace, the Band premiered a new anthem, composed by the then band master Mro. [[Joseph Abela Scolaro]] with lyrics by [[Fr. Mattew Sultana]].		During the dedicated presidency of [[Dr. Giuseppe Agius Muscat]] M.D., a set of new instruments was purchased, and blessed by Cardinal Lepicier. After the Second World War when [[Arturo R. Felice]] was elected President, the Society evolved the theatrial productions so popular before the war. So much so that a new theatre was built which was called [[Blue Arena]]. During the Festivities marking the Coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of Divine Grace, the Band premiered a new anthem, composed by the then band master Mro. [[Joseph Abela Scolaro]] with lyrics by [[Fr. Mattew Sultana]].

	After ten years under the direction of Mro. Joseph Abela Scolaro, the band’s baton was passed on to Mro. [[Carmelo Caruana]] who relinquished the post after eleven years to be succeeded by Mro. [[Orazio Cachia]]. During this period, the Society also had various president with such prominent persons as [[Espedito Catania]], [[Francis Scicluna]] and [[Joseph C. Attard]].		After ten years under the direction of Mro. Joseph Abela Scolaro, the band’s baton was passed on to Mro. [[Carmelo Caruana]] who relinquished the post after eleven years to be succeeded by Mro. [[Orazio Cachia]]. During this period, the Society also had various president with such prominent persons as [[Espedito Catania]], [[Francis Scicluna]] and [[Joseph C. Attard]].

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	Other band masters such as Mro. [[Pacifico Scicluna]] and Mro. [[Lorenzo Gonzi]] subsequently made this band very popular endowing it with new compositions. During this time, under the Presidency of [[Giuseppe Calleja]], the Society commissioned the popular statue representing Victorious Malta, which has since then become synonymous with the Society’s Band.		Other band masters such as Mro. [[Pacifico Scicluna]] and Mro. [[Lorenzo Gonzi]] subsequently made this band very popular endowing it with new compositions. During this time, under the Presidency of [[Giuseppe Calleja]], the Society commissioned the popular statue representing Victorious Malta, which has since then become synonymous with the Society’s Band.

	During the dedicated presidency of [[Dr. Giuseppe Agius Muscat M.D]], a set of new instruments was purchased, and blessed by Cardinal Lepicier. After the Second World War when [[~~Mr. A~~. Felice]] was elected President, the Society evolved the theatrial productions so popular before the war. So much so that a new theatre was built which was called [[Blue Arena]]. During the Festivities marking the Coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of Divine Grace, the Band premiered a new anthem, composed by the then band master Mro. [[Joseph Abela Scolaro]] with lyrics by [[Fr. Mattew Sultana]].		During the dedicated presidency of [[Dr. Giuseppe Agius Muscat M.D]], a set of new instruments was purchased, and blessed by Cardinal Lepicier. After the Second World War when [[Arturo R. Felice]] was elected President, the Society evolved the theatrial productions so popular before the war. So much so that a new theatre was built which was called [[Blue Arena]]. During the Festivities marking the Coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of Divine Grace, the Band premiered a new anthem, composed by the then band master Mro. [[Joseph Abela Scolaro]] with lyrics by [[Fr. Mattew Sultana]].

	After ten years under the direction of Mro. Joseph Abela Scolaro, the band’s baton was passed on to Mro. [[Carmelo Caruana]] who relinquished the post after eleven years to be succeeded by Mro. [[Orazio Cachia]]. During this period, the Society also had various president with such prominent persons as [[Espedito Catania]], [[Francis Scicluna]] and [[Joseph C. Attard]].		After ten years under the direction of Mro. Joseph Abela Scolaro, the band’s baton was passed on to Mro. [[Carmelo Caruana]] who relinquished the post after eleven years to be succeeded by Mro. [[Orazio Cachia]]. During this period, the Society also had various president with such prominent persons as [[Espedito Catania]], [[Francis Scicluna]] and [[Joseph C. Attard]].

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	Other band masters such as Mro. [[Pacifico Scicluna]] and Mro. [[Lorenzo Gonzi]] subsequently made this band very popular endowing it with new compositions. During this time, under the Presidency of [[Giuseppe Calleja]], the Society commissioned the popular statue representing Victorious Malta, which has since then become synonymous with the Society’s Band.		Other band masters such as Mro. [[Pacifico Scicluna]] and Mro. [[Lorenzo Gonzi]] subsequently made this band very popular endowing it with new compositions. During this time, under the Presidency of [[Giuseppe Calleja]], the Society commissioned the popular statue representing Victorious Malta, which has since then become synonymous with the Society’s Band.

	During the dedicated presidency of Dr. [[Giuseppe Agius Muscat M.D]], a set of new instruments was purchased, and blessed by Cardinal Lepicier. After the Second World War when [[Mr. A. Felice]] was elected President, the Society evolved the theatrial productions so popular before the war. So much so that a new theatre was built which was called [[Blue Arena]]. During the Festivities marking the Coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of Divine Grace, the Band premiered a new anthem, composed by the then band master Mro. [[Joseph Abela Scolaro]] with lyrics by [[Fr. Mattew Sultana]].		During the dedicated presidency of [[Dr. Giuseppe Agius Muscat M.D]], a set of new instruments was purchased, and blessed by Cardinal Lepicier. After the Second World War when [[Mr. A. Felice]] was elected President, the Society evolved the theatrial productions so popular before the war. So much so that a new theatre was built which was called [[Blue Arena]]. During the Festivities marking the Coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of Divine Grace, the Band premiered a new anthem, composed by the then band master Mro. [[Joseph Abela Scolaro]] with lyrics by [[Fr. Mattew Sultana]].

	After ten years under the direction of Mro. Joseph Abela Scolaro, the band’s baton was passed on to Mro. [[Carmelo Caruana]] who relinquished the post after eleven years to be succeeded by Mro. [[Orazio Cachia]]. During ~~thsi~~ period, the Society also had various president with such prominent persons as [[Espedito Catania]], [[Francis Scicluna]] and [[Joseph C. Attard]].		After ten years under the direction of Mro. Joseph Abela Scolaro, the band’s baton was passed on to Mro. [[Carmelo Caruana]] who relinquished the post after eleven years to be succeeded by Mro. [[Orazio Cachia]]. During this period, the Society also had various president with such prominent persons as [[Espedito Catania]], [[Francis Scicluna]] and [[Joseph C. Attard]].

	The eighties also proved to be fruitful for the Society. Importance was duty given to young members and the female element. The Society distinguished itself in external decorations, especially during Christmas. The vigorous presidency of Mr. V. Magri proved fruitful to reinvigorate the Society and ead it into the new millennium. On the musical side, the Society employed the services of a Young band master, Mro. [[Raymond Sciberras]] who is renowned for his charming compositions. He continued to enrich the Society’s Archives with classical musical works, rendering him one of the best and most prolific composers of our times.		The eighties also proved to be fruitful for the Society. Importance was duty given to young members and the female element. The Society distinguished itself in external decorations, especially during Christmas. The vigorous presidency of Mr. V. Magri proved fruitful to reinvigorate the Society and ead it into the new millennium. On the musical side, the Society employed the services of a Young band master, Mro. [[Raymond Sciberras]] who is renowned for his charming compositions. He continued to enrich the Society’s Archives with classical musical works, rendering him one of the best and most prolific composers of our times.

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	Other band masters such as Mro. [[Pacifico Scicluna]] and Mro. [[Lorenzo Gonzi]] subsequently made this band very popular endowing it with new compositions. During this time, under the Presidency of [[Giuseppe Calleja]], the Society commissioned the popular statue representing Victorious Malta, which has since then become synonymous with the Society’s Band.		Other band masters such as Mro. [[Pacifico Scicluna]] and Mro. [[Lorenzo Gonzi]] subsequently made this band very popular endowing it with new compositions. During this time, under the Presidency of [[Giuseppe Calleja]], the Society commissioned the popular statue representing Victorious Malta, which has since then become synonymous with the Society’s Band.

	During the dedicated presidency of Dr. [[G. Agius Muscat]], a set of new instruments was purchased, and blessed by Cardinal Lepicier. After the Second World War when [[Mr. A. Felice]] was elected President, the Society evolved the theatrial productions so popular before the war. So much so that a new theatre was built which was called [[Blue Arena]]. During the Festivities marking the Coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of Divine Grace, the Band premiered a new anthem, composed by the then band master Mro. [[Joseph Abela Scolaro]] with lyrics by [[Fr. Mattew Sultana]].		During the dedicated presidency of Dr. [[Giuseppe Agius Muscat M.D]], a set of new instruments was purchased, and blessed by Cardinal Lepicier. After the Second World War when [[Mr. A. Felice]] was elected President, the Society evolved the theatrial productions so popular before the war. So much so that a new theatre was built which was called [[Blue Arena]]. During the Festivities marking the Coronation of the Icon of Our Lady of Divine Grace, the Band premiered a new anthem, composed by the then band master Mro. [[Joseph Abela Scolaro]] with lyrics by [[Fr. Mattew Sultana]].

	After ten years under the direction of Mro. Joseph Abela Scolaro, the band’s baton was passed on to Mro. [[Carmelo Caruana]] who relinquished the post after eleven years to be succeeded by Mro. [[Orazio Cachia]]. During thsi period, the Society also had various president with such prominent persons as [[Espedito Catania]], [[Francis Scicluna]] and [[Joseph C. Attard]].		After ten years under the direction of Mro. Joseph Abela Scolaro, the band’s baton was passed on to Mro. [[Carmelo Caruana]] who relinquished the post after eleven years to be succeeded by Mro. [[Orazio Cachia]]. During thsi period, the Society also had various president with such prominent persons as [[Espedito Catania]], [[Francis Scicluna]] and [[Joseph C. Attard]].

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	~~'''~~Ċertu tagħrif ta' xi biojogrfiji, aktar dwar Presidenti u xi Surmastrijiet qed jidhru		Ċertu tagħrif ta' xi biojogrfiji, aktar dwar Presidenti u xi Surmastrijiet qed jidhru
	bil-permess tas-Sur [[Vincent Caruana Gauci]] l-Editur tal-Pubblikażżjoni '''Ġrajjietna'''		bil-permess tas-Sur [[Vincent Caruana Gauci]] l-Editur tal-Pubblikażżjoni '''Ġrajjietna'''
	f'isem is-[[Soċjeta Filarmonika Maria Mater Gratiae]]~~'''~~		f'isem is-[[Soċjeta Filarmonika Maria Mater Gratiae]].

	==Band Commissions==		==Band Commissions==