15 - 18 July 2022 - Townsville Civic Theatre
OPEN VOCAL
Prizes sponsored by Ishiyama Foundation
1st – Jai-Peng Yeung, Brisbane
2nd – Jacalyn Adcock, Townsville
3rd – Amalia Safonova, Cairns
SPECIAL AWARDS
Most Promising Vocalist – Rev Norton Challenor Award & Perpetual Trophy sponsored by Mrs Mary Paola – Amalia Safonova, Cairns
Audience Choice Award sponsored by Susan Grinsell Singing Studio – Jacalyn Adcock, Townsville
VOCAL
Beth Honeycombe Prize
1st – Nicole Pillhofer, Mackay
2nd – Jia-Peng Yeung, Brisbane
3rd – Amalia Safonova, Cairns
Highly Commended – Brandon Lindsay, Townsville
SPECIAL AWARD
Arties Music Encouragement Award 20 years and under
Louise Whittaker, Townsville
Amalia Safonova, Cairns
OPEN INSTRUMENTAL
1st – Townsville City Council Prize
plus John Hopkins Performance Fellowship Value $1000+ plus Barrier Reef Orchestra Partnership
Jeremy Sun, Brisbane – Piano
2nd – Dr Bill Williams OBE Memorial Prize sponsored by TCC and Australian Concerto & Vocal Competition
Raistlin Chan, Melbourne – Violin
3rd $1000
Josephine Daniel, Brisbane – Clarinet
SPECIAL AWARDS
Most Outstanding Musician from Nth Qld Joy Rutledge Award sponsored by Mrs Dinie Gaemers
Luke Carroll, Townsville – Violoncello/Flute
Most Promising Pianist Frank Carroll Memorial Award sponsored by Anne Brook and Alan Stephenson
Reuben Tsang, Cairns
Most Promising Strings AUSTA (Nth Qld Branch) Award
Robert Smith, Brisbane – Violin
Most Promising Brass or Woodwind Award sponsored by Arthur Florence MusicAid
Sean Burke, Brisbane – Tuba
Audience Choice sponsored by TripleT Classic Music Team
Jeremy Sun, Brisbane – Piano
Youth Development Award sponsored by Mrs Dinie Gaemers & Arties Music
Bridget Wegner, Townsville – Viola
INSTRUMENTAL
Loloma Jewellers Prizes
1st – Ev Ramadam, Brisbane | Flute
2nd – Ivy Han, Brisbane |Cello
3rd – Ying Cheung Yuen, Brisbane | Piano
SPECIAL AWARD
Arties Music Encouragement Award – Adrian Walker, Brisbane | Piano
YOUNG INSTRUMENTAL
The Townsville and District Music Teachers’ Association Prizes
1st – Ivy Han, Brisbane | Cello
2nd – Raistlin Chan, Melbourne | Violin
3rd – Manling Sun, Brisbane | Piano
SPECIAL AWARD
Arties Music Development Award 20 years & under – Martin Sun, Brisbane | Piano
Youth Development Award awarded in Open Instrumental Section for 2022
ENSEMBLES FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS
The Townsville City Council Prizes sponsored by the Australian Concerto & Vocal Competition
1st – Townsville Grammar School Wind Trio
2nd – The Cathedral School Saxophone Quartet
3rd – The Cathedral School String Quartet
4th – The Cathedral School Flute Bellissimo
Highly Commended – Blue Brass, Pimlico State High School
Adjudicators and Accompanists
Dr Edward Neeman – Instrumental Adjudicator
Edward Neeman holds a Bachelor of Music degree from the Australian National University, a Master of Music from the Manhattan School of Music, an Artist Diploma from the College-Conservatory of Music in Cincinnati, and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree
Christina Wilson – Vocal Adjudicator
Winner of the prestigious Marianne Mathy Award (The Australian Singing Competition), and prize winning graduate of the Canberra School of Music, the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester and the National Opera Studio, London, mezzosoprano Christina Wilson has appeared in
Peter de Jager – Accompanist
Peter de Jager is a Melbourne-based Pianist, Harpsichordist, and Composer. He enjoys all forms of music, and performs music from all periods of the western classical tradition on a variety of historical instruments, as well as having some experience in
Crystal Smith – Accompanist
Crystal Smith is an emerging young musician based on the Gold Coast. She enjoys working with other musicians of every age and skill level, whether as an educator or performer. She has performed in various capacities, from working with students
Catherine Davis – Accompanist
Catherine Davis was educated at the Conservatorium High in Sydney and the Royal Academy of Music, London, where she won all the major piano and accompaniment prizes, culminating in the Recital Diploma. Since returning to Australia, she took up a
Maryleigh Hand – Vocal Accompanist
Originally a language teacher, Maryleigh’s passion for music and words inspired her to become an accompanist and vocal coach. At Adelaide’s Elder Conservatorium, she concentrated on vocal repertoire and technique with Nancy Thomas, studying piano with Lance Dossor. Recent highlights
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