OPEN INSTRUMENTAL
![1st - Oscar Wong, Nerang with accompanist Rhodri Clarke Also Audience Choice Award](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/P7250349_Oscar_Wong_Rhodri_Clarke-resized.jpg)
![2nd - Courtney Cleary, London UK with accompanist Robert Manley](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/P7250339_Courtenay_Cleary_Robert_Manley-resized.jpg)
![3rd Chiacheng Sen, Irvine, CA with accompanist Rhodri Clarke](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/P7250335_Chiacheng_Sen_Rhodri_Clarke-resized.jpg)
![Yebin Yoo, Melbourne with accompanist Rhodri Clarke- Most Promising Strings Award](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Yebin-Yoo-Melbourne-with-accompanist-Rhodri-Clarke.jpg)
![Cameron Millar, Brisbane with accompanist Robert Manley - Most Outstanding Musician from North Queensland](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Cameron-Miller-Brisbane-with-accompanist-Robert-Manley-768x1024.jpg)
![Alyse Faith, Sydney with accompanist Rhodri Clarke - Most Promising Brass or Woodwind Player](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Alyse-Faith-Sydney-with-accompanist-Rhodri-Clarke-768x1024.jpg)
![Calvin Abdiel, Sydney with accompanist Rhodri Clarke - Most Promising Pianist](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Calvin-Abdiel-Sydney-with-accompanist-Rhodri-Clarke-768x1023.jpg)
![Yeonhee Kim, Sydney with accompanist Rhodri Clarke](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Yeonhee-Kim-with-accompanist-Rhodri-Clarke-768x1024.jpg)
![Amanda Pang, Brisbane with accompanist Rhodri Clarke](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Amanda-Pang-Brisbane-with-accompanist-Rhodri-Clarke.jpg)
![Amy Huang, Sydney with accompanist Sorina Zamfir](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Amy-Huang-Sydney-with-accompanist-SorinaZamfir-768x1024.jpg)
![Andrew Fong, Townsville with accompanist Rhodri Clarke](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Andrew-Fong-Townsville-with-accompanist-Rhodri-Clarke-768x1024.jpg)
![Bianca Bacchiella, Ingham with accompanist Robert Manley](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Bianca-Bacchiella-Ingham-with-accompanist-Robert-Manley-768x1023.jpg)
![Caleb Wong, Melbourne with accompanist Rhodri Clarke](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Caleb-Wong-Melbourne-with-accompanist-Rhodri-Clarke-768x1024.jpg)
![Elizabeth Hubbard, Brisbane with accompanist Robert Manley](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Elizabeth-Hubbard-Brisbane-with-accompanist-Robert-Manley-768x1024.jpg)
![Georgina Oakes, Sydney with accompanist Rhodri Clarki](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Georgina-Oakes-Sydney-with-accompanist-Rhodri-Clarke-768x1024.jpg)
![Greta Hunter, Brisbane with accompanist Robert Manley](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Greta-Hunter-Brisbane-with-accompanist-Robert-Manley-768x1024.jpg)
![Hyun-Joo Lee, Molendinar with accompanist Helen Han](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Hyun-Joo-Lee-Molendinar-with-accompanist-Helen-Han-768x1024.jpg)
![Joanna Gibson, Brisbane with accompanist Robert Manley](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Joanna-Gibson-Brisbane-with-accompanist-Robert-Manley-768x1024.jpg)
![Johnny van Gend, Brisbane with accompanist Jane van Gend](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Johnny-van-Gend-Brisbane-with-accompanist-Jane-van-Gend-768x1024.jpg)
![Jorden Shamir, Townsville with accompanist Robert Manley](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Jordan-Shamir-Townsville-with-accompanist-Robert-Manley.jpg)
![Joshua Dema, Melbourne with accompanist Rhodri Clarki](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Joshua-Dema-Melbourne-with-accompanist-Rhodri-Clarke.jpg)
![Katie McKay, Perth with accompanist Robert Manley](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Katie-McKay-Perth-with-accompanist-Robert-Manley-768x1023.jpg)
![Laura Hassaram, Melbourne with accompanist Rhodri Clarki](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Laura-Hassaram-Melbourne-with-accompanist-Rhodri-Clarke-768x1024.jpg)
![Linda Gilbert, Taree with Rhodri Clarki](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Linda_Gilbert-Taree-with-accompanist-Rhodri-Clarke-768x1024.jpg)
![Linley Chai, Brisbane with accompanist Robert Manley](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Linley-Chai-Brisbane-with-accompanist-Robert-Manley-768x1024.jpg)
![Nicholas Kennedy, Sydney with accompanist Rhodri Clarke](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Nicholas-Kennedy-Sydney-with-accompanist-Rhodri-Clarke-768x1024.jpg)
![Sam Lucas, Montville with accompanist Robert Manley](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Sam-Lucas-Montville-with-accompanist-Robert-Manley-768x1024.jpg)
![Sophie Spencer, Sydney with accompanist Rhodri Clarki](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Sophie-Spencer-Sydney-with-accompanist-Rhodri-Clarke.jpg)
![William Shi, Brisbane with accompanist Robert Manley](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/William-Shi-Brisbane-with-accompanist-Robert-Manley-768x1024.jpg)
Townsville City Council Prizes
1st – Oscar Wong, Nerang |Piano
2nd – Courtenay Cleary, London UK | Violin
3rd – Chiacheng Sen, Irvine CA USA | Piano
SPECIAL AWARDS
Most Outstanding Musician from Nth Qld Joy Rutledge Award sponsored by Mrs Dinie Gaemers – Cameron Millar, Brisbane (ex Townsville) | Saxophone
Most Promising Pianist Frank Carroll Memorial Award – Calvin Abdiel, Sydney | Piano
Most Promising Strings AUSTA (Nth Qld Branch) Award – Yebin Yoo, Melbourne | Violin
Most Promising Brass or Woodwind Award sponsored by Arthur Florence MusicAid – Alyse Faith, Sydney | Flute
Audience Choice sponsored by TripleT Classic Music Team – Oscar Wong, Nerang | Piano
OPEN VOCAL
![1st - Morgan England-Jones, Brisbane with accompanist Jan Whelan](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/P7230186_Morgan_England-Jones_Jan_Whelan.jpg)
![2nd - Blake Parham, Sydney with accompanist Maryleigh Hand](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/P7230188_Blake_Parham_Maryleigh_Hand.jpg)
![3rd - Rosa Zardus, Brisbane with accompanist Maryleigh Hand](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/P7230191_Rosa_Zardus_Maryleigh_Hand.jpg)
![Most Promising Vocalist - Bianca Bacchiella, Ingham with accompanist Maryleigh Hand](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/P7230195_Bianca_Bacchiella_Maryleigh_Hand.jpg)
![Morgan England-Jones](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Morgan-CROPPED-sml-768x969.jpg)
![Blake Parham](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Blake-CROPPED-sml.jpg)
![Rosa Zardus](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Rosa-Cropped-sml-1.jpg)
![Bianca Bacchiella](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Bianca-CROPPED-sml.jpg)
![Morgan England-Jones with sponsor Glencore representative, Avril Plath](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/P7230205_Morgan_England-Jones_Glencore_Rep.jpg)
![Blake Parham with sponsor Glencore representative, Avril Plath](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/P7230204_Blake_Parham_Glencore_Rep.jpg)
![Bianca Bacchiella](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/P7230197_Bianca_Bacchiella_Sponsor_Encouragement.jpg)
![ACVC President Cris Dall'Osto & Artistic Director Katy Frewen-Lord with Adjudicator Peter Coleman-Wright and assistant Janice Campbell](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/P7230207_Cris_DallOsto_Peter_Coleman-Wright_Janice_Campbell_Katy_Frewen-Lord-768x576.jpg)
![Glencore Logo [K]](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Glencore-Logo-K-768x134.png)
![Susan Grinsell Singing Studio](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Susan-Grinsell-Singing-Studio.jpg)
Glencore Prizes
1st – Morgan-England Jones,
2nd – Blake Parham
3rd – Bianca Bacchiella
Most Promising Vocalist
Rev Norton Challenor Award & Perpetual Trophy sponsored by Mrs Mary Paola – Bianca Bacchiella
Audience Choice Award sponsored by Susan Grinsell Singing Studio – Morgan-England Jones
Vocal
![1st Ainslee Jones, Mackay](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1st-Ainslee-Jones-Mackay-with-sponsor-Marjorie-Jorgensen.jpg)
![2nd Bianca Bacchiella, Ingham](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2nd-Bianca-Bacchiella-Ingham-with-Sponsor-Marjorie-Jorgensen.jpg)
![Bianca Bacchiella with accompanist Maryleigh Hand](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Bianca-Bacchiella-with-accompanist-Maryleigh-Hand.jpg)
![Angelique Both, Melbourne](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/3rd-Angelique-Both-Melbourne-with-Sponsor-Marjorie-Jorgensen.jpg)
![Angelique Both, Bianca Bacchiella and Ainslee Jones](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Angelique-Both-Bianca-Bacchiella-and-Ainslee-Jones.jpg)
![Arties Music Encouragement Award - Gautam Abhyankar, Townsville with Sponsor Margery Jorgensen](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Arties-Music-Encouragement-Award-Gautam-Abhyankar-Townsville-with-Sponsor-Marjorie-Jorgensen.jpg)
![Gautam Abhyankar, Townsville with accompanist Maryleigh Hand](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Gautam-Abhyankar-Townsville-with-accompanist-Maryleigh-Hand.jpg)
![Arties Music Encouragement Award - Jacalyn Adcock, Townsville with Sponsor Margery Jorgensen](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Arties-Music-Encouragement-Award-Jacalyn-Adcock-Townsville-with-Sponsor-Marjorie-Jorgensen.jpg)
![Jacalyn Adcock with accompanist Maryleigh Hand](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Jacalyn-Adcock-with-accompanist-Maryleigh-Hand.jpg)
![Charmaine Roberts, Townsville with accompanist Maryleigh Hand](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Charmaine-Roberts-Townsville-with-accompanist-Maryleigh-Hand.jpg)
![Peter Carmen, Townsville with accompanist Maryleigh Hand](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Peter-Carmen-Townsville-with-accompanist-Maryleigh-Hand.jpg)
![Kate Morris, Brisbane with accompanist Jan Whelan](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Kate-Morris-Brisbane-with-accompanist-Jan-Whelan.jpg)
![Adjudicator Peter Coleman-Wright, Sponsor Margery Jorgensen and Adjudicator Assistant Janiece Campbell](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Adjudicator-Peter-Coleman-Wright-Sponsor-Marjorie-Jorgensen-and-Adjudicator-Assistant-Janiece-Campbell.jpg)
![President Cris Dall'Osto & Artistic Director Katy Frewen-Lord](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/President-Cris-DallOsto-Artistic-Director-Katy-Frewen-Lord.jpg)
![Sponsored by Jorgensens Music and Tutoring School](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Jorgensens-Logo.jpg)
Jorgensen Tutoring & Music School Prizes
1st – Ainslee Jones, Mackay
2nd – Bianca Bacchiella, Ingham
3rd – Angelique Both, Melbourne
Arties Music Encouragement Award – Gautam Abhyankar, Townsville
Arties Music Encouragement Award – Jacalyn Adcock, Townsville
Young Instrumental
![1st & Youth Development Award - Reuben Tsang, Cairns with accompanist Rhodri Clarke](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-18-web.jpg)
![2nd - Lara Mladjen, Melbourne with accompanist Rhodri Clarke](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-16-web.jpg)
![3rd - Nina Fan, Gold Coast with accompanist Rhodri Clarke](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-17-web.jpg)
![Highly Commended - Yuina Akamatsu, Cairns with accompanist Koko Julian](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-15-web.jpg)
![Highly Commended - Florence Capplier-Shillington, Townsville with accompanist Robert Manley](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-22-web.jpg)
![Arties Music Encouragement Award - Ariel Volovelsky, Sydney with accompanist Robert Manley](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-19-web.jpg)
![Young Instrumental Award & Placegetters with Christine Pulvirenti, President, Townsville & District Music Teachers' Association and Adjudicator Spiros Rantos](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-24-web.jpg)
![MTAQ](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/MTAQ.jpg)
![Youth Development Award sponsored by Australian Festival of Chamber Music, Arties Music & Mrs Dinie Gaemers](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Sp_ACVC_PrimaryLogo_smlAFCM.jpg)
![Youth Development Award sponsored by Australian Festival of Chamber Music, Arties Music & Mrs Dinie Gaemers](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Sp_ACVC_PrimaryLogo_smlArties_Tsv_logo_COL-NEW-web.jpg)
The Townsville and District Music Teachers’ Association Prizes
1st – $100 Reuben Tsang, Cairns | Piano
2nd – Lara Mladjen, Melbourne | Violin
3rd – Nina Fan, Gold Coast | Piano
Highly Commended – Florence Cappler-Shillington, Townsville | Violin
Highly Commended – Ariel Volovelsky, Sydney | Cello
Arties Music Encouragement Award – Ariel Volovelsky, Sydney | Cello
Youth Development Award sponsored by Mrs Dinie Gaemers, Arties Music & Australian Festival of Chamber Music – Reuben Tsang, Cairns | Piano
School Ensembles
![1st - Pimlico SHS Sax Quartet](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-27-web.jpg)
![2nd - Orpheus String Quartet](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-32-web.jpg)
![3rd - Palm Trio](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-25-web.jpg)
![4th - Zephyr Winds](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-31-web.jpg)
![Highly Commended - Pimlico Flute Quartet](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-30-web.jpg)
![Highly Commended - Curacao String Quartet](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-29-web.jpg)
![Highly Commended - BlueBrass](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-35-web.jpg)
![Quatro Flauto](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-26-web.jpg)
![ACVC 022 (37) web](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-37-web.jpg)
![ACVC 022 (39) web](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-39-web.jpg)
![ACVC 022 (41) web](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-41-web.jpg)
![ACVC 022 (42) web](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-42-web.jpg)
![ACVC 022 (38) web](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-38-web-e1500847514734.jpg)
![hmmnnnn!](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-40-web-e1500847540578.jpg)
![ACVC 022 (33) web](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-33-web-e1500847575180.jpg)
![Thanks to Townsville City Council for their support of this Section](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/TCC_Supported-by-spot-CORRECT-2016.jpg)
Townsville City Council Prizes
sponsored by Australian Concerto & Vocal Competition
1st – Pimlico SHS Sax Quartet
2nd – Orpheus String Quartet
3rd – Palm Trio
4th – Zephyr Winds
Highly Commended – Pimlico Flute Quartet
Highly Commended – Blue Brass
Instrumental
![1st - Chiacheng Sen, Irvine CA USA with accompanist Rhodri Clarke](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-43-web.jpg)
![2nd - Wil Rigby, Melbourne with accompanist Rhodri Clarke](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-47-web.jpg)
![Wil Rigby](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-57-web.jpg)
![3rd - Ariel Volovelsky, Sydney with accompanist Robert Manley](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-49-web.jpg)
![Ariel Volovelsky](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-58-web.jpg)
![Highly Commended - Linda Gilbert with accompanist Rhodri Clarke](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-50-web.jpg)
![Highly Commended - Amy Huang, Sydney with accompanist Sorina Zamfir](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-48-web.jpg)
![Highly Commended - Johnny van Gend, Brisbane with accompanist Jane van Gend](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-44-web.jpg)
![Highly Commended - Georgina Oakes, Sydney with accompanist Rhodri Clarke](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-45-web.jpg)
![Georgina Oakes and Johnny van Gend](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-53-web.jpg)
![Amy Huang and Linda Gilbert](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-55-web.jpg)
![Youth Development Award: Florence Cappler-Shillington, Townsville (Violin)](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-46-web.jpg)
![Adjudicator Spiros Rantos with Placegetters and Award Winners](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/ACVC-022-59-web.jpg)
![Prizes sponsored by Loloma Jewellers](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Loloma.gif)
Loloma Jewellers Prizes
1st – Chiacheng Sen – Piano
2nd – William Rigby – Flute
3rd – Ariel Volovelsky – Violoncello
Highly Commended – Amy Huang, Sydney | Violin,
Highly Commended – Georgina Oakes, Sydney | Clarinet
Highly Commended – Johnny van Gend, Brisbane | Violin
Highly Commended – Linda Gilbert, Taree | Violin
SPECIAL AWARD
Arties Music Encouragement Award – Florence Cappler-Shillington, Townsville | Violin
Official Program
Program was correct at time of printing. For updated schedules refer to above Performance information.
Daily program changes will be posted on our Facebook page.
Adjudicators and Accompanists
![](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Vocal-Adjudicator-Peter-Coleman-Wright-150x150.jpg)
Peter Coleman-Wright AO – Vocal Adjudicator
Peter Coleman-Wright is widely considered one of the most versatile singers on the circuit today. He is equally at home
![](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Spiros-Rantos-150x150.jpg)
Spiros Rantos – Instrumental Adjudicator
Spiros was born in Corfu, Greece and studied in Athens, Vienna, Austria and Bloomington USA with Prof. Melkus, Odnopossoff and
![](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Mary-Leigh-Hand-cropped-150x150.jpg)
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
![](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Manley-1-150x150.jpg)
Robert Manley – Accompanist
Robert completed a Bachelor of Music with Honours at the University of Queensland, graduating with a University Medal in 2011. He
![](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Rhodri-Clarke-image-150x150.jpg)
Rhodri Clark – Accompanist
The Welsh pianist Rhodri Clarke performs as a chamber musician, collaborative pianist and soloist. After graduating with first class honours
![](https://acvc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/FINAL-ACVC-2017-A4-Flyer-.jpg)