English transcription: At the request of the Government of Ethiopia, Mr. George Byrd (UNESCO expert) was sent to advise and assist in the establishment of a national music programme. This programme includes, in particular, the establishment of a national school of music, a national symphony orchestra and the teaching of music in schools.
French transcription: A la demande du Gouvernement éthiopien, un expert, M. George Byrd, a été envoyé par l'UNESCO pour aider par ses conseils à l'établissement d'un programme national d'éducation musicale. Ce programme comprend la construction d'une Ecole nationale de musique, la création d'un orchestre symphonique national et l'enseignement de la musique dans les écoles.
Description: The picture is of a group of musicians playing. In the foreground, the focus of the picture, a man in a white suit is playing the violin. Behind him, a woman also playing the violin. In front of them are sheet music. Other people are also barely visible in the room.