Sunday 7th April 2024 –  “Fools and Angels”

 –A journey through time discovering musical and dramatic moments of the intrepid, the cautious and the downright crazy” featuring recent CVMFT scholarship winners, a local South Auckland Junior choir and a surprise special guest!

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

Emma Jones (Soprano) completed her Bachelor of Music in 2023 as a Sir Edmund Hillary Scholar at the University of Waikato. She has successfully competed in many vocal competitions throughout New Zealand, including at PACANZ and the Nicholas Tarling Aria competition. Emma holds diplomas in ATCL Singing, Music Theory, Musicology and Composition and has received Blues Awards for Music for three consecutive years. Alongside her tertiary studies, she studies piano and is a current New Zealand Youth Choir member who tours nationally and internationally.

Myka Susanto is a young harpist based in Auckland. She is a skilled harpist who embarked on her musical journey at the age of 7. Her dedication to the harp has propelled her into various competitions and events, where she has left an indelible mark. She’s played in weddings, art galleries and more. In 2023, Myka achieved the runner-up position at the New Zealand Harp Fest, showcasing her remarkable talent. Her pinnacle moment came with a first-place gold at the RAVE Harpers International Chamber Competition 2023 Singapore, solidifying her status as a standout harpist. Myka’s musical prowess is a result of mentorship from luminaries like Yi Jin and Heidi Awuy from Indonesia, shaping her into the captivating harpist she is today.

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Nicole Wong is an avid pianist who started her musical journey at the age of 5 and is currently working towards her LRSM after completing her Dip ABRSM in 2022. Alongside solo performance, she is also passionate about collaborative piano, playing with chamber groups, bands, choirs, and soloists at school. Nicole believes that music is a unique mode of communication that transcends conventions, connecting people in extraordinary ways. Thus, she was inspired to found ‘Music Through Generations’, a student-led non-profit organisation that fosters meaningful inter-generational relationships by enabling young musicians to curate and perform in concerts for senior citizens. In her free time, Nicole enjoys playing the piano and cello, mathematics, debating, and community service.

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The CAMA Youth Choir was founded in early 2022 as an open and welcoming artistic group for young people seeking inclusivity and friendship. While fundamentally a musical group, the participants spend time exploring drama, general knowledge, communication skills, movement & dance and other creative/artistic talents. The group meets weekly at St Andrew’s on Monday afternoons and has both an educational and social focus.  Within the group is the advanced CAMA Ensemble – made up six talented young singers – Kākahu Coughlan, Ariane Cordeiro, Gianna Cordeiro, Maria Gow, Aura Sanders and Ariana van Ballegooy. In various combinations they have won several awards in The Vocal Groups’ section at the South Auckland Performing Arts Festival, including the highest score of all 22 entries across all categories and ages. These girls are aged between 11 and 17, and all pursuing studies in music and voice. They enjoy performing a mixture of classical to modern and speak and sing several languages.

Jamie Zhang was born in China in 2015 and is a Year 4 student at ACG Strathallan. She loves music and is currently learning erhu, piano, cello and voice.

She hopes to showcase traditional musical instruments from China on the New Zealand stage, which is also part of spreading international culture.

Just 8 years old, Hailey Guo was born and raised in her Auckland,and is currently in Year 5 at ACG Strathallan School. A remarkable young pianist, she has already had a number of international successes, winning first place in the France VIVACE International Piano Competition, the Singapore International Young Pianist Competition and the 12th Hong Kong International Piano Invitation Competition. She was awarded 2^nd place in the Pacific Rim International Musical Festival and the Prokofiev international music competition. Hayley gained a Distinction for ABRSM Performance Grade 8 and is now preparing for a ABRSM Diploma and has plans to pursue a career as a solo pianist.