Franklin Sievright Peterson Print Page 
Commemorative stone pays tribute to Franklin Sievwright Peterson (1861-1914), organist and professor of music.
In 1900 Peterson was appointed Ormond professor of music at the University of Melbourne. Peterson's period as Ormond professor was distinguished by practical and enduring achievements. In 1902 he established the University Conservatorium Music Examinations Board in response to a need for responsible, standardized musical education and to improve the conservatorium's financial position for which he, as director, was responsible.
The University Conservatorium building stands as one of Peterson's lasting achievements.
Location
| Address: | Royal Parade, Conservatorium of Music Building, Parkville, 3052 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.797789 Long: 144.958361 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Education |
| Link: | http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/adbonli… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 18th December, 1914 |
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In Memory Of
Franklin Sievwright Peterson
Mus. Bac., Oxon.
Ormond Professor Of Music
1901 - 1914
To Whose Efforts The Erection Of This
Building & The Melba Hall Was Largely Due.
18th December, 1914.
