2018 MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR

Musician of the YearThursday 13 September 2018

Marian Theatre

Peter Shearman – DrumkitGoing Home by Frank Corniola

Corey Lionis – ViolinHungarian Dance Op.196, No. 5 by August Nolck

Isabella Rossi – FluteVesti la Giubba by Ruggero Leoncavallo

Isabella Tuohey – ClarinetBird of Paradise by Alan Haughton

Siahna Newland – Tenor HornLascia Ch’io Pianga by G. F. Handel

Erin Howell – PianoBella’s Lullaby by Carter Burwell

Emily Earl – BagpipesHornpipe and Jig, The Train Journey North and Lord Dunmore

Erin Smeelie – TromboneThe Lachlan Tigers Traditional, arranged by Robert and Amanda Sims

Chloe Edwards – Voice/GuitarDon’t Dream it’s Over by Neil Finn

Sam Angove – GuitarDesolate Motion by Karawan

Maya Flood – ClarinetAllegretto by Joseph Küffner

Lilly Skipper – Voice/PianoWes Anderson by Alex Lahey

Harrison Jenner – GuitarDrifting by Andy McKee

Blaze Houlden – SaxophoneStrange Times by Lachlan Davidson

Grace Broderick – PianoRiver Flows in You by Yiruma

Jacqui VineJacqui Vine studied Music Performance at the Victorian College of the Arts, majoring on the trumpet. On completing her studies, Jacqui worked as a freelance musician, working regularly with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, State Orchestra of Victoria and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra. Jacqui was a full time musician with the Royal Australian Air Force Central Band for six years and has toured Australia extensively. Since moving to Bendigo, Jacqui completed her Diploma of Education and has been teaching senior classroom music and developing the brass and band program at Girton Grammar. Jacqui’s musical interests are varied, from adjudicating for the Victorian Bands League Competitions through to composition projects for various community ensembles. Jacqui is passionate about music education and enjoys listening to music students discover their confidence in performance.

Matt DudfieldMatt Dudfield graduated from the University of Tasmania with a Bachelor of Performing Arts in 1998, majoring in French Horn, and recently graduated from the University of Southern Queensland with a Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching. Matt has only moved to Bendigo this year, having taught instrumental music in Northern Tasmania for 22 years. Matt has performed in a variety of musical ensembles and toured both nationally and internationally. He has been a member of Australian Brass on two occasions, won many Tasmanian solo titles and came 2nd in the National Open Tenor Horn Championship. Another passion of Matt’s is Musical Theatre and has performed in over 100 productions as a musician, often swapping between several instruments. He has also Musically Directed 30 shows, his last one being ‘Wicked’ in March 2017 for Encore Theatre Company in Launceston, Tasmania.

Special ThanksWe are very grateful to Jacqui Vine and Matt Dudfield for adjudicating this evening and to Cheryl Long for accompanying our students. Thank you to our generous sponsors Fine Music and the Catherine McAuley College Alumni. Thank you also to the dedicated CMC Music staff for their efforts tonight.

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