19 - 23 July 2023 - Townsville Civic Theatre
OPEN VOCAL
Prizes sponsored by Ines Tapiolas Nominees Pty Ltd
1st – Sebastian Maclaine, Brisbane
2nd – Oliver Heuzenroeder, Brisbane
3rd – Jungyoun Lee, Brisbane
SPECIAL AWARDS
Most Promising Vocalist – Rev Norton Challenor Award sponsored by Siobahn Patrick – Evelyn James, Bundaberg
VOCAL
Beth Honeycombe Prize
1st – Oliver Heuzenroeder, Brisbane
2nd – Jacalyn Adcock, Townsville
3rd – Amalia Safonova, Brisbane
SPECIAL AWARD
Arties Music Encouragement Award 20 years and under – Brandon Lindsay, Sydney
OPEN INSTRUMENTAL
1st – Townsville City Council Prize
+ plus Barrier Reef Orchestra Partnership
Nicholas Kennedy, Sydney | Piano
2nd – Dr Bill Williams OBE Memorial Prize sponsored by TCC and Australian Concerto & Vocal Competition
Robert Smith, Sydney | Violin
3rd $1000
Jiyou Park, Brisbane | Cello
SPECIAL AWARDS
Most Outstanding Instrumentalist from Nth Qld Joy Rutledge Award sponsored by Mrs Dinie Gaemers
Liam Gane, Cairns | Cello
Most Promising Pianist Frank Carroll Memorial Award sponsored by Anne Brook and Alan Stephenson
Paul Cheung, Sydney | Piano
Most Promising Strings AUSTA (Nth Qld Branch) Award
Patrick Phillips, Brisbane | Cello
Most Promising Brass or Woodwind Award sponsored by Arthur Florence MusicAid
Josephine Daniel, Brisbane | Clarinet
INSTRUMENTAL
Prizes sponsord by Salt 66
1st – Jiyou Park, Brisbane | Cello
2nd – Zachary Shieh, Ballarat | Cello
3rd – Amelia Cherry, Brisbane | Double Bass
YOUNG INSTRUMENTAL
The Townsville and District Music Teachers’ Association Prizes
1st – Hannah Kim, Sydney | Violin
2nd – Patrick Phillips, Brisbane | Cello
3rd –Liam Gane, Cairns | Cello
SPECIAL AWARD
Arties Music Encouragement Award 20 yrs and under – Honoka Hidai, Cairns | Bassoon
Youth Development Award sponsored by Mrs Dinie Gaemers & Arties Music
Sydelle Zhang, Brisbane | Violin
ENSEMBLES FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS
Sposored by Townsville Grammar School
1st – Blue Brass (Pimlico State High School)
Sponsored by Ed & Louise Burke
2nd – The Cathedral School Saxophone Quartet
3rd – The Cathedral School String Quartet
4th – Townsville Grammar School Recorder Ensemble
Instrumental Masterclass with Richard McIntyre
Sunday 23 July 2023
2pm in C2
Instrumental Adjudicator Richard McIntyre is one of Australia’s leading Chamber and Orchestral instrumentalists. Richard will present a Masterclass showcasing three instrumental competitors from the competition. This is a must-see event for anyone passionate about solo instrumental music.
Adjudicators
Richard McIntyre OAM – Instrumental Adjudicator
Richard McIntyre, OAM, is considered one of Australia’s leading Chamber and Orchestral instrumentalists of his generation, Richard has enjoyed a long and highly successful career as bassoonist, conductor, educator and arranger. His many and diverse endeavours include 10 years as
Merlyn Quaife AM – Vocal Adjudicator
Merlyn has performed opera, oratorio, Lieder, chamber music and contemporary music to great acclaim throughout Australia and Europe. She has also performed as soloist with the Singapore Symphony, Hong Kong Philharmonic and the Voronesz Philharmonic in Russia. She has appeared
Accompanists
Sarka Budinska-Boxall (Vocal Accompanist), Crystal Smith – Brisbane, Ingrid Sakurovs – Sydney, Calvin Bowman – Melbourne
Unfortunately, Calvin Bowman has had to withdraw his services for the 2023 competition due to ill health.
Ingrid Sakurovs – Accompanist
Ms Ingrid Sakurovs has been a staff member at the Sydney Conservatorium for more than 15 years, where she works
Sarka Budinska-Boxall – Vocal Accompanist
Sarka Budinska is a graduate from the Academy of Performing Arts in Prague, Czech Republic. During her studies Sarka collaborated
Crystal Smith – Accompanist
Crystal Smith is an emerging young musician based on the Gold Coast. She enjoys working with other musicians of every
Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors and Supporters
Ms Dinie Gaemers
Beth Honeycombe
Siobhan Patrick
Ed & Louise Burke
Jacinta & Paul Payne
Anne Brook & Alan Stephenson
Martin’s Piano Tuning & Repairs
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