Wealth of talent in local performers
There was a feast of music on the menu for the instrumental section of the annual Performing Arts Festival.
Convenor Gill Earwaker says a large number of Te Awamutu Intermediate and Te Awamutu College students participated, demonstrating wonderful musicianship to an appreciative audience.
“To see such a wealth of talent from our local schools is something that was commented on by visitors to our event,” Gill says.
“It is because of the dedication of school music departments and itinerant music teachers that we are able to enjoy such fine musicianship.
Gill thanked the sponsors, volunteers and teachers who supported this year’s event.
“It is because of this support and community spirit we are able to provide a performance opportunity for students of all ages, at different levels of learning, and encourage them in their musical journey.”
Instrumental
Dunlop Trophy (adjudicator’s discretion): Gloria Tian (Auckland)
Acoustic Instrumental Recital — Nicholson Trophy and The Rotary Club of Te Awamutu Awards: Gloria Tian, 1; Matthew Chanwai (Hamilton), 2 Woodwind
Te Awamutu Travel Cup (highest mark): Jessica Robinson (Te Awamutu) and Shiori Sudo (Matamata)
Yarndley Award Most Promising Woodwind: Grace Raynel (Hamilton)
Soundz of Music Trophy — under two years learning: Ashton Neilson (Te Awamutu) Stanbridge Cup — recital: Jessica Robinson and Shiori Sudo Stanbridge Recital Awards 14yrs and under: Victoria Guo (Hamilton), 1; Jessica Scatchard (Morrinsville), 2
15 yrs: Sam Meads (Te Ku¯ iti), 1: Grace Raynel, 2
16-18yrs: Jessica Robinson, Shiori Sudo, 2
Scholarships
Lambert: Matthew Colvin (Hamilton), 1; Ben Urlich (Hamilton), 2
N Phillips: Shiori Sudo, 1; Jessica Robinson, 2; Royce Jeffcoat (Te Awamutu), 3
Brass
Lambert Trophy (highest mark): Cassie Cormack (Te Awamutu)
Yarndley Award (most promising brass) Sam Taylor (Te Awamutu)
WAM Trophy and Yarndley Award (under 2yrs learning): Sam Taylor
WAM Trophy and Yarndley Award (group tuition): Tomas Climo (Hamilton)
Jacob Cullen Memorial Recital Cup: Cameron Bartley (Matamata) Jacob Cullen Memorial Recital Awards:
14 yrs and under: Cameron Bartley, 1; Troy Jeffcoat (Te Awamutu), 2
15 -18 yrs: Cassie Cormack, 1; Brandon Stanbridge (Hamilton), 2 Scholarships
Phillips Family:
Bartley 1; Cameron Delysse Storey: Cassie Cormack Duets/trios
WYMA Trophy & Dr Glover Award: Anaia Rua and Teno-Faith Terry (Hamilton)
Ensemble
Soundz of Music Trophy & Award: Cassie Cormack, Troy Jeffcoat, Abbey Lucas & Ethan Omundsen (Te Awamutu) Russenberger Award & N. Hall Trophy, Junior Chamber: Tritones (Hamilton)
Drs LeQuesne & Heywood Cup & Award, Open Chamber: Tararua Trio (Waikato University) Acoustic guitar Angus Guitars Trophy & Awards: Jeremy Doig (Te Awamutu), 1; Sean Lurman (Te Awamutu), 2
Classical guitar
Katya Skandera Trophy: Terry
Percussion
Russell Trophy & Award (mighest mark): Louise Muller (Cambridge)
Telfar Drumline Challenge Trophy: CMS Drumline, 1; MI Drumline, 2; TAI Drumline, 3. Telfar Drum Set Trophies Under 2 yrs: Jackson Donderwinkel (Matamata) Restricted: Alex Dixon (Cambridge)
14yrs & under: Rowan Lea (Cambridge)
15-18yrs: Louise Muller
Strings
Judd cup (highest mark): Gloria Tian
Earwaker Cup (recital): Kim (Hamilton)
Masiky Cup: Oliver Neil (Hamilton)
Muir Memorial Trophy:
Qiang (Auckland)
Hancock Trophy: Schuitemaker (Hamilton) Scooter Bar Trophy: Rupert Archer (Auckland), Gabriella Schuitemaker (Hamilton) Earwaker Recital Awards 14yrs & under: Matthew Kim Russenberger Awards (most promising)
Under 16: Rupert Archer
16 and over: Gloria Tian Scholarships
NZSI Hamilton under 10: Rupert Archer
NZSI 10 & under 12: Schuitemaker (Hamilton) Saywell Contracting Ltd: Martin Qiang TenoFaith Matthew Martin Kezia Kezia