AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS for 2019
The AVMF is a fully adjudicated festival and a member of the Federation of Music Festivals of Nova Scotia. Numerous major awards and trophies sponsored by the AVMF and its patrons are given each year to performers chosen by the adjudicators. These are presented at the Stars of the Festival concerts where honorees are invited to perform their winning selections. Additional awards are available from time to time depending on sponsorship, and these too are the responsibility of the respective adjudicators.
The Herbin Bowl
This award is an engraved silver cup and $150, donated by Herbin Jewellers, for the Best Overall Junior Performer. All junior entrants who participate in five or more solo classes in two or more disciplines are eligible. Each qualifying junior is identified before the festival opens, and his or her progress is followed throughout the festival. A final decision is made based on recommendations from each adjudicator in conjunction with the record of participation and achievement overall.
2019 Winner: Carmen Peng
Acadia University Rose Bowl/Mary Montgomerie Award
This award is an engraved bowl given annually to the Most Outstanding Performer in any one discipline who has achieved the highest average marks in three or more solo classes . It is donated by the Acadia University School of Music. A scholarship of $100, the Mary Montgomerie Award donated by John Montgomerie, accompanies the Rose Bowl.
2019 Winner: Liam Edelstein
Piano Awards
Piano trophies are given in four categories: Junior, Intermediate, Senior, and Open. Adjudicators select winners based on a consistently high standard of solo performance in a number of classes.
2019 Winners: Liam Edelstein (Junior), Christopher Peach (Intermediate), Mowbray Behrin (Senior), Michelle Song (Open)
In 2019 trophies were also given in duet classes.
2019 Winners: Doyun Park and Zoe Saulnier (Junior), Evan Moser, Liam Edelstein, Sam Merrill (Intermediate Trio)
The Sandra Wilson Awards
Four awards in junior piano – The Sandra Wilson Awards – established by her family to honour her long service to music in the Valley and her dedication to bringing the joy of music performance to students.
Baroque: Nathan Woo
Classical: Liam Edelstein
Light Side: Benjamin Woo
Romantic/Contemporary: Aaron Caines
Most Outstanding Pianist
This award is an engraved plaque and a $100 scholarship sponsored by the N.S. Registered Music Teachers Association (Valley Chapter). The adjudicator selects the entrant who has shown the highest level of skill and musicianship in a varied body of work, either junior or senior. It may be given in addition to, or in place of, a trophy.
2019 Winner: Carmen Peng
The Hester Jackson Baroque Awards
This award was initiated by the late Hester Jackson, one of our festival founders, and is given in her memory. It consists of an engraved shield and a scholarship of $50 donated by Hermann Brunner, to recognize excellence in baroque performance.
2019 Winners: Faith Tedford (Intermediate) and Carmen Peng (Senior)
Lynn Murray Memorial Awards
These two awards of $50 each are given by the N.S. Registered Music Teachers Association (Valley Chapter) in memory of Lynn Murray. They are designated for deserving students as follows: Introductory to Grade 4 piano, and Grade 5 to Grade 8 piano.
2019 Winner: Toulouse Dugas (Intro to Gr. 4) & Emma Wilkie(Grade 5-8)
Vocal Awards
Junior 12, 14, 16, 18, B, C and Open trophies in voice are presented to entrants selected by the adjudicator on the basis of performance in solo competitive classes, excluding musical theatre.
2019 Winners:Aaron and Liam Caines (12 & under), Claire Waterbury and Carmen Peng (14 & under), Rebecca Whiteway (16 & under), Nicole Grass(18 & under)
Most Outstanding Vocalist
This award is an engraved plaque sponsored by the Valley Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi accompanied by the Evenden Herman scholarship of $100. The adjudicator may select a junior or senior entrant who has fulfilled the requirements for a major award.
2019 Winner: Olivia Veale
Musical Theatre Awards
Solo and duet/ensemble awards are also awarded in musical theatre.
2019 Winners: Jane Maillet (Solo Jilly Richard and Keigan Richard ( Duet/ensemble)
Musical Theatre Junior Scholarship
Shiretown Singers in partnership with CentreStage Theatre offer a one week Drama camp experience during the summer or March Break at CentreStage Theatre.
2019 Winner: Leaha Pitcher
Most Outstanding Musical Theatre Performance
This award is a trophy and a $100 scholarship sponsored by John & Lana Churchill. The adjudicator will select an entrant who has shown the highest level of skill and musicianship in the musical theatre genre.
2019 Winner: Jilly Richard
Choral Shields
The adjudicator selects winners in six categories:
The Canadian Federation of University Women Wolfville Branch Plaque is presented to the highest elementary choir.
2019 Winner: Annapolis Valley Honour Choir Junior Division
The Intermediate/Senior Shield is presented to the highest intermediate/senior school or community choir.The winner of this award is presented with an engraved plaque.
2019 Winner: Horton High School Glee Club
The winner of this award drawn from several school entries is presented with an engraved plaque sponsored by the King’s Chorale.
2019 Winner: Annapolis Valley Honour Choir -Senior Upper Voices
The Male Ensemble Plaque and $100 scholarship, sponsored by the Kentville Chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America (SPEBQSA), is presented to a male quartet, male chorus, senior mixed choir or senior chorus.
2019 Winner: Annapolis Valley Honour Choir -Senior Lower Voices
The Community and Church Choir Trophy is donated by the AVMF Board in memory of Nancy Fraser. It is accompanied by a scholarship of $100 donated by her family, the Harris Family.
2019 Winner: Valley Voices (Chapter of Harmony Inc.)
The Dr. Paul E. Kinsman Shield was presented to the Most Outstanding Choir of the festival. This was accompanied by a $100 scholarship donated by family and friends.
2019 Winner: Annapolis Valley Honour Choir Senior Mixed
Instrumental and Band Awards
Awards are given for both solo woodwinds and solo brass, at the discretion of the adjudicator.Engraved shields are awarded by the adjudicator in four categories. These shields are accompanied by gift certificates donated by Long & McQuade.
2019 Winners: Abby Rhynold ( Brass) Kate Barr ( Woodwind Solo); KCA Grade 5 Caron Handbells (Percussion)
Most Outstanding Instrumentalist
This award is an engraved plaque sponsored by Touch of Brass and a $100 scholarship sponsored by Rev. Robert Wallace in memory of Gwynneth Wallace. The adjudicator may select a winner from among junior and senior solo performers.
2019 Winner: Ross MacIntosh
Shields
Engraved shields are awarded by the adjudicator in four categories: highest elementary/junior band,highest intermediate, highest senior concert band, and highest stage band. These shields will be accompanied by gift certificates donated by Long & McQuade for each category.
2019 Winners:
Elementary/Junior Concert Band: Rocky Lake Grade 7 Band
Intermediate Concert Band: Central Kings Grade 9 Concert Band
Senior Concert Band: Central Kings Senior Concert Band
Jazz (Stage): Northeast Kings Education Centre Senior Jazz Band
The Honour Band Award accompanied by a $150 scholarship presented by John and Janet Trites. Honour Bands are made up of players who have been auditioned , invited or selected from more than one school.
2019 Winner: Acadia University Youth Band
String Awards
The adjudicator selects winners of the junior, intermediate and senior/open trophies from among qualifying solo entries.
2019 Winners: William Keppie (Junior), Soheil Ghafari (Intermediate) Chloe Symons (Senior)
Chamber Ensemble
Awards may be given in both junior and senior categories to chamber ensembles at the discretion of the adjudicator.
2019 Winners: Chantal Peng, Carmen, Charlotte, and Colette Peng
Most Outstanding String Player
This award, an engraved plaque sponsored by the AVMF and a $100 scholar-ship sponsored by the Allen family, is presented to the junior or senior performer designated by the adjudicator for high standards in a body of work.
2019 Winner: Benjamin Symons and Chloe Symons
Most Outstanding String Ensemble/Orchestra
This award, an engraved plaque donated by the Lau family and a $100 scholarship donated by Cochrane’s Pharmasave, is presented to a junior or senior string ensemble designated by the adjudicator for an outstanding performance.
2019 Winner:
Fiddle Awards
The adjudicator selects winners of the junior and senior trophies from among qualifying solo entries.
2019 Winners: Teghan Bell and William Keppie (Junior) Ainslie Symons (Intermediate) Benjamin Symons ( Senior )
Kings Fiddlers Junior Scholarship
This award of $100 is sponsored by the Kings Fiddlers and AVMF and is presented to the most outstanding fiddle performer nominated by the adjudicator.
2019 Winner: Benjamin Symons
Guitar Awards
The adjudicator selects winners of the junior and senior trophies from among qualifying solo entries.
Most Outstanding Guitar
This award is a scholarship of $100, sponsored by Camile Herbin. It is presented to the junior or senior performer designated by the adjudicator for high standards in a body of work.
Organ Awards
The adjudicator selects winners of the junior and senior classes from among qualifying solo entries. An award of $75 for Junior Hymn-playing is sponsored by Deborah Rice.
Provincial Nominations
As a member of the Federation of Music Festivals of Nova Scotia, AVMF may send junior and senior entries to the Provincial Music Festival in the categories of piano, voice, woodwinds, brass, strings, guitar, chamber group and musical theatre, as well as choral classes. It is the responsibility of the adjudicators to select nominees.
Provincial Nominees for 2019:
Junior Musical Theatre – Jane Maillet
Senior Musical Theatre – JIlly Richard
Junior Voice – Olivia Veale
Senior Voice – Rhian Merritt
Senior Brass – Ross MacIntosh
Choral – Annapolis Valley Honour Choir – Junior Division; Annapolis Valley Honour Choir – Senior Mixed; Annapolis Valley Honour Choir Senior Upper Voices; Annapolis Valley Honour Choir Senior Lower Voices
The Annapolis Valley Music Festival is pleased to have its trophies on permanent display in the lobby of Denton Hall, Acadia University. These trophies, engraved with the names and dates, chronicle the contributions made by competitors in their quest for excellence. The Board sincerely thanks the Acadia School of Music for their consideration in facilitating the display of the trophies in Denton Hall.
Monetary Prize Winners 2019
These prizes are possible thanks to the generosity of the supporters listed on the Sponsor page of the website.
PIANO
Concert Groups
Prepratory A Ada Barnett
Prepratory B Benjamin Johnstone
Level 1 Toulouse Dugas
Level 2 Nathan Ward
Level 3 Liam Edelstein
Level 4 Isabel Kaizer
Level 5 Neko Caulfield
Level 6 Will Johnston
Level 7 Christopher Peach
Level 8 Mowbray Beghin
Level 9 Emma Wilkie
Graded Lists
Junior A Nathan Woo
Junior B Angus Sircom-Brown
Junior C Liam Edelstein
Intermediate A Faith Tedford
Intermediate B Samantha Merrill
Intermediate C Hannah Lewis, Nathan Derrick
Senior A/B Carmen Peng
Senior C/D/E Carmen Peng
Studies
Levels 1-4 Alec Corbett, Nathan Ward
Levels 5-7 Christopher Peach
Levels 8-10 Emma Wilkie
Cdn/20th Century Aaron Caines
French/Romantic Mowbray Beghin
Comtemporary Idioms Antoni Klippenstine, Clara Maxner
Sonata/Sonatina Michelle Song
STRINGS
Concert Group Annaliese Cowley
Sonata/Sonatina Chloe Symons
Concerto Soheil Ghaffari
VOCAL
Folk Song Claire Waterbury
Sacred Song Olivia Veale
Jr Art Song/Lieder Olivia Veale
Opera Olivia Veale
Popular/
Contemporary Olivia Veale
MUSICAL THEATRE
Solo
10 & under Leaha Pitcher
12& under Jane Maillet
18&under Jilly Richard
Concert Group
16&under Jilly Richard