2024 Instrumental Syllabus
16th - 18th August 2024
Blockhouse Bay Community Centre
Instrumental Convenors: Melissa Tsoi and Janine Yuan
Adjudicator: John Fennell
John Fennell is a violinist and music director based in Auckland. He completed an Artist Diploma in Violin at the Conservatorium of Music Auckland and postgraduate degrees in music education and arts management. With a career spanning decades, John has captivated audiences worldwide as a soloist, orchestral, and chamber musician, including a Royal Command performance for Queen Elizabeth II.
John is the founding member and leader of the Starlight String Quartet, achieving over 2,000 performances and a nomination for Album of the Year at the New Zealand Music Awards.
John’s performances have earned critical acclaim and a devoted following. As a soloist or collaborator, he continues to inspire listeners.
John was Royal Court violinist and concertmaster of the Camerata Pasifika Ensemble of Soloists in Tonga (2007-2012) and was made a Commander of the Royal Household of Tonga for his services to music. He is the principal of the Auckland Violin Studio.
Competition accompanist is Erin Fagan
Email: e_fagan@hotmail.co.nz
Phone: 02102403314
Entry Fees
Entries open: 8th June. Closing date: 8th July 2024.
$10 per class, unless otherwise stated
$30 per competitor administration fee, per section
The administration fee includes: Entry into one section of the competition; family members enter free -no door charges; and additionally each family is automatically entitled to a WAPAC membership.
Prize money for general classes has been increased to 1st place $30; 2nd place $20, and 3rd place
$10.
Please read the competition rules located in the ‘Competition Information’ section of the WAPAC website. https://www.wapac.org.nz/
Due to time restrictions overall, there may be a maximum number of entrants for each class; we advise teachers/ parents to get their entries in early so as to avoid disappointment, should the class be full
INSTRUMENTAL SECTION (Strings)
Performers will bring their own music stand.
SPECIAL AWARDS
String Festival Trophy: To be awarded to an impressive item in the string section. Donated by Anthony and Mary-Anne Hollows.
Hollows Cup: Class 402 (9 and 10 years)
Anthony Hollows Cup: Class 403 (11 and 12 years)
Anthony Hollows Cup: Class 404 (13 and 14 years)
Juan Matteucci Cup: Class 405 (15 to 18 years)
String Solo Cup: Class 411 (12 and under) Donated by Christine Peak
Aotea Youth Symphony Cup: Class 414 (10 and under 18 years)
Modern Health Cup: Class 413 Instrumental solo (not piano or violin) (12 years and under)
GENERAL CLASSES
Entry fee: $10 per entry (unless otherwise stated)
Prize money 1st $30, 2nd $20, 3rd $10 (unless otherwise stated)
STRING SOLO – VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO OWN SELECTION
Class 400 Under 7 years (Time limit 5 mins)
Class 401 7 and 8 years (Time limit 5 mins)
Class 402 9 and 10 years (Time limit 5 mins)
Class 403 11 and 12 years (Time limit 5 mins)
Class 404 13 and 14 years (Time limit 5 mins)
Class 405 15 to 18 years (Time limit 5 mins)
Class 411 INTERMEDIATE RECITAL 12 years and under - STRING SOLO CUP
Time limit 10 mins – 12 years and under
Participants are required to perform a minimum of 2 pieces selected by themselves
Entry fee $15.00, Prize Money 1st $60, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
Class 412 SENIOR RECITAL Up to 18 years (String instruments only)
Time limit 15 mins own selection– Up to 18 years
Participants are required to perform a minimum of 2 pieces selected by themselves
Entry fee $15.00, Prize Money 1st $60, 2nd $30, 3rd $20
Class 413 VIOLIN OR CELLO UNACCOMPANIED BACH - 12 years to 18 years
Time limit 8 mins. Two contrasting movements, no repeats Entry fee $10.00, Prize Money 1st $30, 2nd $25, 3rd $20
INSTRUMENTAL CONCERTO
Class 414 Violin Instrument Solo with Piano – (10 and under 18 years)
Entry fee $20
Prize Money 1st $150, 2nd $70, 3rd $30
1. The violin piece chosen is Henryk Wieniawski Romance from Violin Concerto No.2 Op.22
2. This class will be restricted to a minimum of 3 competitors and a maximum of 12 competitors.
3. If there are insufficient class competitors, the class will be canceled.