Our Adjudicator for 2025:

Dr. Jonathan Dunlop

Dr Jonathan Dunlop is a highly skilled multi-keyboard specialist, conductor, and repetiteur with a diverse and accomplished career. After completing his Doctoral studies at the University of Waikato under the guidance of Katherine Austin, Dr Rachael Griffiths-Hughes, and the late Professor Martin Lodge, Jonathan became an Associate Artist with the TANZOS programme at the University. He has contributed significantly to the programme since its inception in 2023, working as a repetiteur.In addition to his academic work, Jonathan serves as the principal organist at St. Paul’s Collegiate School in Hamilton, where he is also actively involved as a choir director and accompanist. Jonathan’s diverse portfolio of expertise enhances and inspires his work on a daily basis.

View Dr. Dunlop’s CV here.

Sunday 13th October 2024 –  Scholarships

Our much-anticipated festival where participants compete for 9 different development and study awards in a variety of instruments.

For further information, contact the Chairperson CVMFT (Gina Sanders) at enquiries@cvmft.org  or 09 2928047

Click HERE to apply

In keeping with one of its primary goals, CVMFT is holding a ‘Music Study Scholarships’ Festival on Sunday 13th October 2024 at St Andrew’s Clevedon Presbyterian Church – 3 Papakura-Clevedon Rd, Clevedon, 2582

There will be two sections: Voice and Instrumental/Piano, with three age groups in each: Junior 7-12yrs; Intermediate 13 – 17yrs; Senior 18 and over. Internationally-acclaimed composer, Classical and Jazz pianist Chris Artley will adjudicate all sections. Please refer to his biography.

For all enquiries and entry forms, please go to www.cvmft.org or please contact: The Chairperson CVMFT (Gina Sanders) at enquiries@cvmft.org  or 09 2928047

CVMFT is very grateful for the generous sponsorship of Lindsay & Fred Hellaby, Margaret Williams, Geoff Neike and the Kelly familyand to all its regular supporters who have made this event possible.

Important Information

Date&Venue

Sunday 13th October 2024, at Clevedon Presbyterian/St Andrew’s, 3 Papakura-Clevedon Rd, Clevedon, 2582

Time

Junior – 1.00pm – 2.30pm; Intermediate: 2.45pm – 4.15pm; Senior: 4.45pm – 7.15pm

Age

This will be taken as of 30th September 2024.

Entry Fee

There will be no entry fee, and a pianist will be available to accompany, although entrants are welcome to bring their own pianists. Repertoire may be changed up to 2 weeks prior to entry.

Piano Accompanist

Kay Shacklock: kay@shacklock.net.nz 021 050 3896

Please contact Kay and ensure you make these arrangements at least 2 weeks prior for a rehearsal within 7-10 days of the Festival.

Entries Close

10pm on 30 September 2024

Number of Contestants

Each section will have a limit of six contestants, with any prior selection process being made by the CVMFT Board and its advisors, on the strength of the initial application.  This will be based on a supplied bio/CV and brief outline of goals/intentions, and references if needed.These will not need to be produced as written references – just a name of someone who is happy to be contacted. In all classes, preference will be given to a student who has expressed a serious intention, and exhibited clear potential, to pursue music as a career pathway.

Awards

These will be announced at the end of each full section, and the funds will generally be paid into the bank account of a nominated teacher. If the funds are to be used for another purpose, this must be approved by the CVMFT Board.

The CVMFT Alan Williams Senior Instrumental Scholarship – $600

The CVMFT Lindsay & Fred Hellaby Senior Vocal Scholarship – $600

The CVMFT Alan Williams Intermediate Instrumental Scholarship – $350

The CVMFT Lindsay & Fred Hellaby Intermediate Vocal Scholarship – $350

The CVMFT Allan Williams Junior Instrumental Scholarship – $200

The CVMFT Lindsay & Fred Hellaby Junior Vocal Scholarship – $200

In addition, the following awards will be made at the adjudicator’s discretion. You do not need to apply for these, as all accepted applicants will automatically be eligible.

Special Award – $150 CVMFT Alan Williams Violoncellist Award

Awarded to adeserving violoncellist to recognise the donor family’s wish to acknowledge thatMr Williams had a particular love of this instrument.

Special Award – $150 CVMFT Jennifer Kelly Vocal Award

Awarded to adeservingvocalist to recognisethe remarkable contribution Jennifer made to choirs in South Auckland, including St Andrew’s Presbyterian.

Special Award – $150 CVMFT Jane Neike Award

Awarded to adeservingpianist to recognise the remarkable support Jane gave to musicians, and particularly her love of the piano.

Programme and Level

Candidates will present a programme of one or two contrasting items of any style and prepare a short spoken introduction (max 30secs).

It is assumed that entrants will be working at, or have reached, the following levels:

Juniors – Grade 3 ABRSM/Trinity/NZMEB

Intermediate – Grade 4/5 ABRSM/Trinity/NZMEB

18yrs+ – Grade 7 ABRSM/Trinity/NZMEB or first year University

Eligibility

The scholarships are open to all New Zealand citizens and permanent residents who are currently residing in or undertaking regular tuition from an established teacher, or at a recognised primary/secondary or tertiary institution in the Greater Auckland area.

In the event of a tie, preference will be given to residents of South and East Auckland, and students of teachers in these areas.

All entrants are required to be amateur/non-professional – i.e.regular or main income must not be from performing. Prize money won at competitions does not affect the status of an amateur.

Anyone may enter more than one instrument, providing the appropriate level has been reached.

All scholarship recipients will be expected to perform at a CVMFT event in the near future.

Dress Standard

Entrants are expected to present in formal concert attire.

Time Limits

Maximum times (including short introduction): Senior (18 yrs+): 8mins; Intermediate (13-17yrs): 5 mins;

Junior (8-12yrs):4mins; a points penalty will be incurred if the programme exceeds the limit by more than 10 percent; there is no minimum time limit.

Original Copies and Adjudicator’s Copies

Each entrant must acknowledge on the entry form that they are able to produce an original copy within 24hrs of such a request, if required. All copies are to be emailed in PDF form to enquiries@cvmft.org.  Hard copies on the day are not required, but may prove to be a useful backup.

Piano

Piano entrants may book a 15min time-slot to try the piano. The Church is generally available from 1pm onwards on weekdays. Please contact Gina to make a time.

Recording

Video or audio recording in any form will not be permitted without permission from the CVMFT Board. An officialvideographer/audio technician will record all performances and these will be released only after permission from all involved.

Audience

Families, friends and members are welcome to attend with koha recommended at $5 per adult/$3 Concession (student/senior), or $10 per family group of 4 or more.

Liability

Whilst every care is taken to ensure the safety of entrants and members of the general public, the Board takes no responsibility for any unforeseen event, damage to, or loss of personal property that may occur. Entrants undertake to compete at their own risk and are urged to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and their personal property.

Privacy Act

In compliance with the Privacy Act 1993, it is brought to your attention that the registration form collects personal information about you. This information is collected for the purpose of registering and determining your eligibility for the classes you have entered in our scholarship. The information will be stored electronically and by the Trust Board and is available to Board members of CVMFT only. You have right of access to, and correction of, this information subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act 1993. Only competition details and names will be published in our programme.

2019: NZ National Singing School Sacred Solo Award

The CVMFT has funded the NZ National Singing School Sacred Solo Award.

In 2019 this was awarded to Libby Montgomery.

Here she is with CVMFT Trustee, Kay Shacklock.

About the CVMFT NZ National Singing School Sacred Solo Award.

At the Gala concert of the 2019 NZ Singing School in Napier, the inaugural CVMFT award for Sacred Solo was given. With the support of the Directors (Judy Bellingham, Rachel Fuller and Catrin Johnson), I chose Libby Montgomery. She was surprised and honoured.

As per discussions, the award focuses on the performance of an oratorio/sacred song at the Sunday service in Napier Cathedral (6^th January), the 3^rd day of the 11-day school. Classical stream singing students are asked to audition for this opportunity on the first day of the school. This year, 7 students were chosen. All were very fine singers, with much to commend them. The field performed well but I felt that Libby had a slight edge, presenting a song called “Charity” by Stephen Glover. It was heartfelt and she sang to everyone with poise and warmth, an uncluttered and honest performance. Although not the most advanced singer of the 7, everyone agreed that Libby’s performance made the most direct impact on the audience and the panel.

Trusteee Kay Shacklock

Libby Montgomery was born in Wellington but now lives in Auckland. Libby sang eagerly as a child, and this lead her to join her first school choir at the age of 8.

Singing lessons commenced at 10, and soon became a favoured activity. Choral singing became one of her greatest passions, soon followed by an awakening of her solo voice after becoming a student of Dr Morag Atchison at 15.

Not long after, Libby made the decision to pursue solo performance and began to study to fulfil her desire to pursue a career in music.
She is currently a member of Auckland Youth Choir and Auckland Chamber Choir, and has thoroughly enjoyed many wonderful performance opportunities and experiences with these groups. Now in her second year of a Bachelor of Music: Classical performance at the University of Auckland.

She is delighted to receive the Clevedon Valley Music Foundation Trust award for Sacred Solo at the 2019 New Zealand National Singing School.

2019: Clevedon Valley Music Foundation Trust Scholarship

In 2019 this was awarded to Mia and Mele Lataimaumi.

Here they are performing.

Mia began cello lessons with Sarah McDowall in 2014, with her younger sister Mele starting the violin a short while after.

Both girls quickly flew through the lower exam grades with excellent results, and are now working towards Grade 7 and 5 respectively.

Mia (14) has performed at an ABRSM High Scorer’s Concert, passed her Grade 5 Theory, her Trinity Intermediate Performer’s Certificate and is now a senior member of the Majors ’n’ Minors Orchestra.

Mele is just 11 years old, and confidently leads the orchestra.  She passed Grade 4 Violin with a High Distinction in 2018.

The girls enjoy playing in public and contribute hugely to their church community with their music.