A BRIEF JOURNEY THROUGH THE GLORIOUS HISTORY OF THE
1880
With the help of his sons, Mro Vincenzo Camilleri founded the first Band Club in Luqa under the name l’Unione. One can still appreciate the music of this family which is found in one of the musical archives of the Society.
With the help of his sons, Mro Vincenzo Camilleri founded the first Band Club in Luqa under the name l’Unione. One can still appreciate the music of this family which is found in one of the musical archives of the Society.
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1881
Mro Vincenzo Camilleri composed two other marches; ‘Marcia di Napoli’ and ‘Marcia Santa Catarinae’ for the l’Unione Philharmonic Society.
Mro Vincenzo Camilleri composed two other marches; ‘Marcia di Napoli’ and ‘Marcia Santa Catarinae’ for the l’Unione Philharmonic Society.
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1882
Members of the family Camilleri donated a banner to the Club with their surname’s emblem. In this same year, Mro Gavino Camilleri composed another Symphonic March named ‘Santa Maria’ for the l’Unione Philharmonic Society.
Members of the family Camilleri donated a banner to the Club with their surname’s emblem. In this same year, Mro Gavino Camilleri composed another Symphonic March named ‘Santa Maria’ for the l’Unione Philharmonic Society.
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1883
In this year, a general Committee election was held, and Nikola Sammut was elected President of the Society. Some people didn’t agree with this result, and thus they formed another club, today known as ‘Saint Andrew’s Band Club’. To mark this historic victory, members of the Society donated a banner to the club - ‘l’Unione Vincitrice’.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society was ready to participate in the feast of Saint Andrew for the first time, however the Police Authorities held the permission. The first appearance of the Band was on Sunday 9th December under the direction of Mro Gavino Camilleri, for the feast of the Immaculate Conception (Luqa).
In this year, a general Committee election was held, and Nikola Sammut was elected President of the Society. Some people didn’t agree with this result, and thus they formed another club, today known as ‘Saint Andrew’s Band Club’. To mark this historic victory, members of the Society donated a banner to the club - ‘l’Unione Vincitrice’.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society was ready to participate in the feast of Saint Andrew for the first time, however the Police Authorities held the permission. The first appearance of the Band was on Sunday 9th December under the direction of Mro Gavino Camilleri, for the feast of the Immaculate Conception (Luqa).
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1884
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society played for the second time in Luqa on the 17th of February. In this same year, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society participated in the feast of Our Lady of Victories held in Senglea.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society played for the second time in Luqa on the 17th of February. In this same year, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society participated in the feast of Our Lady of Victories held in Senglea.
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1885
Carlo Darmanin was commissioned by the Club’s members to make an artistic statue of an angel holding the symbols of Saint Andrew.
On the occasion of the feast of Our Lady of Consolation celebrated on the 30th of August, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society played for the first time a new hymn composed by Mro Ferdinando Camilleri, with lyrics by Andrea Sammut.
Carlo Darmanin was commissioned by the Club’s members to make an artistic statue of an angel holding the symbols of Saint Andrew.
On the occasion of the feast of Our Lady of Consolation celebrated on the 30th of August, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society played for the first time a new hymn composed by Mro Ferdinando Camilleri, with lyrics by Andrea Sammut.
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1886
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the inauguration ceremony of the ‘Cavalieri di Malta’ Band in Sliema. This new band was founded by Ferdinando, Gavino and Emmanuele Camilleri - sons of Mro Vincenzo Camilleri.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the inauguration ceremony of the ‘Cavalieri di Malta’ Band in Sliema. This new band was founded by Ferdinando, Gavino and Emmanuele Camilleri - sons of Mro Vincenzo Camilleri.
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1887
For the first time in its history, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the National Feast of Our Lady of Victories that was held in Saint George’s Square, Valletta.
For the first time in its history, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the National Feast of Our Lady of Victories that was held in Saint George’s Square, Valletta.
1888
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the National Feast of Our Lady of Victories. In this same year, the Band participated in the feasts of Our Lady of Consolation and the titular feast of Saint Andrew, both celebrated in Luqa.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the National Feast of Our Lady of Victories. In this same year, the Band participated in the feasts of Our Lady of Consolation and the titular feast of Saint Andrew, both celebrated in Luqa.
1889
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the feast of ‘Chorpus Domini’ celebrated in Luqa.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the feast of ‘Chorpus Domini’ celebrated in Luqa.
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1890
Under the direction of Mro Gaetano Grech, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society and Saint Lawrence Band of Vittoriosa played together on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of Saint Lawrence Parish of Vittoriosa.
Under the direction of Mro Gaetano Grech, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society and Saint Lawrence Band of Vittoriosa played together on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of Saint Lawrence Parish of Vittoriosa.
1891
Mro Gaetano Grech was appointed director of the l’Unione Philharmonic Society. In this same year, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the feast of Saint Phillip celebrated in Zebbug (Malta) and the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows held in B’Bugia.
Mro Gaetano Grech was appointed director of the l’Unione Philharmonic Society. In this same year, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the feast of Saint Phillip celebrated in Zebbug (Malta) and the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows held in B’Bugia.
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1892
Apart from taking part in all the feasts celebrated in Luqa, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part for the first time in the feast of Stella Maris celebrated in Sliema.
Apart from taking part in all the feasts celebrated in Luqa, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part for the first time in the feast of Stella Maris celebrated in Sliema.
1893
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the feast of Saint Publius in Floriana, together with the Welsh Regiment Band and other local bands.
1894
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the National Feast of Count Roger celebrated in Casal Notabile.
1895
Two separate musical programs were held in Valletta by the l’Unione Philharmonic Society on the occasion of the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, celebrated on the 16th of July.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the feast of Saint Publius in Floriana, together with the Welsh Regiment Band and other local bands.
1894
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the National Feast of Count Roger celebrated in Casal Notabile.
1895
Two separate musical programs were held in Valletta by the l’Unione Philharmonic Society on the occasion of the feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, celebrated on the 16th of July.
1896
This year marked the death of one of the bandsmen of the Society – Toni Spiteri who died after a fireworks explosion in the Club’s Premises.
This year marked the death of one of the bandsmen of the Society – Toni Spiteri who died after a fireworks explosion in the Club’s Premises.
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1897
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the special feasts held in Valletta to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. In this same year, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the funeral of Mro Vincenzo Camilleri, the Society’s founder. His funeral was held in the Church of the Dominicans, Valletta.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the special feasts held in Valletta to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. In this same year, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the funeral of Mro Vincenzo Camilleri, the Society’s founder. His funeral was held in the Church of the Dominicans, Valletta.
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1898
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society played two separate programs for the feasts of Our Lady of Consolation and the titular feast of Saint Andrew celebrated in Luqa annually.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society played two separate programs for the feasts of Our Lady of Consolation and the titular feast of Saint Andrew celebrated in Luqa annually.
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1899
Vincenzo Cremona was elected President of the Society. Cremona was from Valletta however he had a lot of admiration towards the Society.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in all the feasts celebrated in Luqa and also in those of other villages as done in the past years.
Vincenzo Cremona was elected President of the Society. Cremona was from Valletta however he had a lot of admiration towards the Society.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in all the feasts celebrated in Luqa and also in those of other villages as done in the past years.
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1900
Nikola Sammut was re-elected President of the Society. The l’Unione Philharmonic Society invited the ‘La Valette’ Philharmonic Society for the feast of Saint Andrew. The ‘La Valette’ Band played under the direction of Mro Ettore Lucia.
Nikola Sammut was re-elected President of the Society. The l’Unione Philharmonic Society invited the ‘La Valette’ Philharmonic Society for the feast of Saint Andrew. The ‘La Valette’ Band played under the direction of Mro Ettore Lucia.
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1901
On the 25th of March, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the special festivities to commemorate the visit of the Duke of Cornwall and York in Malta.
On the 25th of March, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the special festivities to commemorate the visit of the Duke of Cornwall and York in Malta.
1902
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in all the feasts celebrated in Luqa.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in all the feasts celebrated in Luqa.
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1903
After the death of Queen Victoria, King Edward VII came to Malta to place the first stone of the new breakwater which was going to be constructed. Mro Gaetano Grech formed a massed band made up of the Maltese Regiment and members of the l’Unione Philharmonic Society.
After the death of Queen Victoria, King Edward VII came to Malta to place the first stone of the new breakwater which was going to be constructed. Mro Gaetano Grech formed a massed band made up of the Maltese Regiment and members of the l’Unione Philharmonic Society.
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1904
Mro Orlando Crescimanno was appointed Director of the l’Unione Philharmonic Society. On the occasion of the Good Friday procession, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society played two new solemn hymns composed by its Director Crescimanno.
Mro Orlando Crescimanno was appointed Director of the l’Unione Philharmonic Society. On the occasion of the Good Friday procession, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society played two new solemn hymns composed by its Director Crescimanno.
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1905
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in all the feasts celebrated in Luqa.
1906
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the feasts of Our Lady of Consolation and the titular feast of Saint Andrew celebrated annually in Luqa.
1907
As the previous years, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in all the feasts celebrated in the Parish of Luqa.
1908
During the Good Friday procession, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society played the two solemn Hymns inaugurated in the year 1904, this time accompanied by a children’s choir.
1909
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the feast of Our Lady of Victories celebrated in Citta Senglea.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in all the feasts celebrated in Luqa.
1906
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the feasts of Our Lady of Consolation and the titular feast of Saint Andrew celebrated annually in Luqa.
1907
As the previous years, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in all the feasts celebrated in the Parish of Luqa.
1908
During the Good Friday procession, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society played the two solemn Hymns inaugurated in the year 1904, this time accompanied by a children’s choir.
1909
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the feast of Our Lady of Victories celebrated in Citta Senglea.
1910
The l’Unione Philharmonic society took part in other feasts celebrated across Malta, including that of Lija (feast of the Trasfiguration), Gudja (feast of Saint Mary), Birgu (feast of Saint Dominic) and Zurrieq (feast of Saint Catherine V.M.).
The l’Unione Philharmonic society took part in other feasts celebrated across Malta, including that of Lija (feast of the Trasfiguration), Gudja (feast of Saint Mary), Birgu (feast of Saint Dominic) and Zurrieq (feast of Saint Catherine V.M.).
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1911
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the feast of Saint George celebrated in Qormi. On the 22nd of June, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the special feasts to commemorate the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the feast of Saint George celebrated in Qormi. On the 22nd of June, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the special feasts to commemorate the Coronation of King George V and Queen Mary.
1912
Mro Emmanuele Spiteri was appointed as the new director of the l’Unione Philharmonic Society, after the resignation of Mro. Orlando Crescimanno.
Mro Emmanuele Spiteri was appointed as the new director of the l’Unione Philharmonic Society, after the resignation of Mro. Orlando Crescimanno.
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1913
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the International Eucharistic Congress held in Floriana.
In November of this same year, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the inauguration of the titular statue of Saint Andrew, after its restoration by the well-known artist Abraham Gatt.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the International Eucharistic Congress held in Floriana.
In November of this same year, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the inauguration of the titular statue of Saint Andrew, after its restoration by the well-known artist Abraham Gatt.
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1914
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in all the feasts celebrated in Luqa, including the Good Friday procession held on the 10th of April.
1915
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in its usual occasions as in previous years.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in all the feasts celebrated in Luqa, including the Good Friday procession held on the 10th of April.
1915
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in its usual occasions as in previous years.
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1916
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in a Band Parade which was held in Valletta on the 3rd of August. For the first time, the Band took part in the feast of Saint Leonard in Kirkop on the 5th of November. In this same year, a new statue representing the Grand Master La Valette was inaugurated. This was made by Karmnu Mallia who was a student of the well-known artist Carlo Darmanin.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in a Band Parade which was held in Valletta on the 3rd of August. For the first time, the Band took part in the feast of Saint Leonard in Kirkop on the 5th of November. In this same year, a new statue representing the Grand Master La Valette was inaugurated. This was made by Karmnu Mallia who was a student of the well-known artist Carlo Darmanin.
1917
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in all its usual occasions including the feasts held in Luqa.
1918
As the previous year, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in all the feasts celebrated in the Parish of Luqa.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in all its usual occasions including the feasts held in Luqa.
1918
As the previous year, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in all the feasts celebrated in the Parish of Luqa.
1919
On the occasion of the ‘Badge Day’, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in a musical program held in the Church Square of Luqa, on the 5th of January.
On the occasion of the ‘Badge Day’, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in a musical program held in the Church Square of Luqa, on the 5th of January.
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1920
Mro Vincenzo Costa was appointed director of the l’Unione Philharmonic Society.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part for the first time in the feast held in Paola.
Mro Vincenzo Costa was appointed director of the l’Unione Philharmonic Society.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part for the first time in the feast held in Paola.
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1921
Mro Salvatore Mallia was appointed director of the l’Unione Philharmonic Society. In this same year, the Band took part in the feast of Saint Lawrence held in Birgu.
An artistic banner was inaugurated in order to be used in the triumphal marches held by the l’Unione Philharmonic Society.
Mro Salvatore Mallia was appointed director of the l’Unione Philharmonic Society. In this same year, the Band took part in the feast of Saint Lawrence held in Birgu.
An artistic banner was inaugurated in order to be used in the triumphal marches held by the l’Unione Philharmonic Society.
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1922
Amongst the usual occasions, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the feasts held in Tarxien (The Annunciation), Ghaxaq, Mqabba (Saint Mary) and the National Feast of Our Lady of Victories.
Amongst the usual occasions, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the feasts held in Tarxien (The Annunciation), Ghaxaq, Mqabba (Saint Mary) and the National Feast of Our Lady of Victories.
1923
Joseph Azzopardi was elected President of the Society.
The Committee of the feast of Senglea presented the l’Unione Philharmonic Society with a banner showing the City’s emblem. This presentation took place in the main square of Luqa, after 40 years of participation of the l’Unione Philharmonic Society in the feast of Senglea.
In this same year, a new uniform was inaugurated, and the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in a commemorative concert held in Luqa.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the feast of Saint Valentine held in Balzan.
Joseph Azzopardi was elected President of the Society.
The Committee of the feast of Senglea presented the l’Unione Philharmonic Society with a banner showing the City’s emblem. This presentation took place in the main square of Luqa, after 40 years of participation of the l’Unione Philharmonic Society in the feast of Senglea.
In this same year, a new uniform was inaugurated, and the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in a commemorative concert held in Luqa.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the feast of Saint Valentine held in Balzan.
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1924
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society played a musical program in the Church Square of Luqa on the 23rd of March.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society played a musical program in the Church Square of Luqa on the 23rd of March.
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1925
Amongst the things which where inaugurated, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society was presented with an artistic banner and a fireplace for the Club’s premises. Both the banner and the fireplace were designed by the well-known artist Abraham Gatt. The fireplace mentioned was manufactured by Luqa Grixti.
In this same year, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the feasts to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V, and in the feast of Saint Joseph celebrated in Kalkara.
Amongst the things which where inaugurated, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society was presented with an artistic banner and a fireplace for the Club’s premises. Both the banner and the fireplace were designed by the well-known artist Abraham Gatt. The fireplace mentioned was manufactured by Luqa Grixti.
In this same year, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the feasts to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V, and in the feast of Saint Joseph celebrated in Kalkara.
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1926
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in several occasions including the feasts celebrated in Luqa.
1927
As in the previous year, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in all its usual occasions.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in several occasions including the feasts celebrated in Luqa.
1927
As in the previous year, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in all its usual occasions.
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1928
On the occasion of the inauguration of the new bells for the Parish Church of Luqa, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in two separate musical programs including that on the 28th of November.
On the occasion of the inauguration of the new bells for the Parish Church of Luqa, the l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in two separate musical programs including that on the 28th of November.
1929
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part on the occasion of the appointment of Rev. Salv Pavia as the new Parish Priest of Luqa.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part on the occasion of the appointment of Rev. Salv Pavia as the new Parish Priest of Luqa.
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1930
This year marked the 50th Anniversary of the l’Unione Philharmonic Society. The Band took part in a special musical program held a week before the feast of Our Lady of Consolation. In this special occasion, a new flag was inaugurated consisting of two emblems and an inscription by Italian. This was referred to as ‘it-tabella’.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the feast held in B’Bugia under the patronage of Mgr. Dom Mauro Caruana, Archbishop of Malta.
This year marked the 50th Anniversary of the l’Unione Philharmonic Society. The Band took part in a special musical program held a week before the feast of Our Lady of Consolation. In this special occasion, a new flag was inaugurated consisting of two emblems and an inscription by Italian. This was referred to as ‘it-tabella’.
The l’Unione Philharmonic Society took part in the feast held in B’Bugia under the patronage of Mgr. Dom Mauro Caruana, Archbishop of Malta.
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L'Unione Philharmonic Society A.D 1880