Past Clevedon Valley Music Foundation Trust Scholarships
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
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.
Clevedon Valley Music Foundation Trust Scholarships 2023
In keeping with one of its primary goals, CVMFT is holding a Music Study Scholarships’ Festival on Sunday 15 October 2023 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 8-12 yrs; Intermediate 13-17 yrs; Senior 18 yrs and over.
Internationally-acclaimed university lecturer, Conductor, Baroque specialist and music director
Dr Rachael Griffiths-Hughes will adjudicate all sections. Please refer to her Biography.
For further information, contact the Chairperson CVMFT (Gina Sanders) at enquiries@cvmft.org or 09 2928047
CVMFT is very grateful to the generous sponsorship of Lindsay & Fred Hellaby and Margaret Williams, and for all its regular supporters who have made this event possible.
In addition to the scholarships mentioned above, there are other awards, by generous local residents. Further details will appear here in due course.
Some donors wish to remain anonymous.
2022: Clevedon Valley Music Foundation Trust Scholarships
CVMFT Trustees are pleased to have been able to develop and expand the activities of the Trust (in spite of the challenges of this year). It has been able to support a variety of artistic projects with an equal emphasis on emerging and established talent, primarily in the Franklin District, but also beyond to the wider Auckland area. Several study scholarships and hardship grants have been awarded, and the concerts have been well received. The Board* is determined to continue to provide local and national New Zealand artists with the opportunity to perform and to share their talents with local audiences.
The Board is excited to announce that the CVMFT Music Study Scholarships’ Festival Competition will take place on Saturday 5 November 2022 at Clevedon Presbyterian. These awards will focus on local talent that is need of assistance to reach “the next level”. There will be three sections, Piano, Voice, Instrumental, with three age groups in each: Junior 12yrs and under; Intermediate 13 – 17 yrs; Senior 18 and over.
Internationally acclaimed collaborative pianist, vocal coach, répétiteur, concert curator, music director and piano teacher, Lindy Tennent-Brown will adjudicate all sections. While all Auckland-based residents may apply, preference will be given to residents of South and East Auckland, and students of teachers in these areas. CVMFT is very grateful to the generous sponsorship of Lindsay & Fred Hellaby and Margaret Williams. For all inquiries and entry forms, please refer to the Rules and Information and submit an application here.
Special Applications for an Assistance Grant from the CVMFT can be made using the form below.
In addition to the scholarship mentioned above, there are other awards, by generous local residents. Further details will appear here in due course.
Some donors wish to remain anonymous.
2022: Clevedon Valley Music Foundation Trust Scholarships Winners
CVMFT Trustees are pleased to announce the following winners of the above Scholarships.
Here are the proud winners and Trustees in the photos below:
Faamanu, Melissa, Charlotte, Angela
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 (6th January), the 3rd 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.
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.
