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Press Release: Universities New Zealand – Te Pokai Tara
Aotearoa
boasts an exceptional array of young, up-and-coming
classical musicians, and thanks to the annual Kiwi
Music Scholarship, provided by the Kiwi Music
Trust, five have been awarded $15,000 to help them navigate
the competitive world of professional
music.
Shiddharth Chand graduated
from the University of Auckland in 2022 with a Master of
Music. A gifted opera singer, last year he was accepted into
the Artist Diploma programme at the San Francisco Music
Conservatory. Described by his mentors as talented,
dedicated, and professional, Siddharth is thrilled to have
received the Kiwi Music Scholarship. “The Artist Diploma
programme and this scholarship are not just steps in my
journey—they propel me toward a future filled with promise
and opportunity on the global stage of
opera.”
Cecile McNeill is a violist
who has a Bachelor of Music from the University of Auckland
and is currently working towards a Master of Music at the
University of Southern California. With early recognition
from her lecturers for her talent and potential, Cecile has
already been involved in multiple musical engagements at
USC. Cecile is particularly looking forward to more
opportunities to work with other musicians in meaningful
collaborations.
Cecily Shaw
graduated from the University of Waikato with
a Master of Music in 2019,
and in 2023, began postgraduate studies in Voice
(mezzo-soprano) at Guildhall School of Music and Drama in
London. Her first year included a number of successful
performances and has laid the groundwork for Cecily to hone
her skills to become fully industry ready. Her focus will be
to prepare to audition for Young Artist programmes and opera
companies in the UK and Europe.
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Euphonium
player Luke Spence is a graduate of Te
Kōkī – New Zealand School of Music and is currently
enrolled in the Master of Performance at the Royal Northern
College of Music in Manchester. Since arriving in
Manchester, Luke says, “I have worked incredibly hard to
make the most of every opportunity presented to me and
I’ve been thrilled to represent Aotearoa at some of the
most prestigious brass competitions in the world.” In his
second year, Luke will complete a Masters level recording
project followed by his final recital where he hopes to
showcase talented Kiwi composers.
Violist
Zephyr Wills is a two-time awardee of the
Kiwi Music Scholarship. A graduate of Te Kōkī – New
Zealand School of Music at Te Herenga Waka Victoria
University of Wellington, Zephyr has recently completed a
Master of Music at Penn State University. He will take the
next step in launching his professional performance career
at the Royal College of Music, London with an Artist Diploma
in viola performance.
The Kiwi Music Scholarship was
established by Sven Stenbäck in memory of his wife Maida
who loved classical music. It is administered by
Universities New Zealand – Te Pōkai
Tara.
Applications for the 2025 Kiwi Music Scholarship
open on 1 November 2024 and close on 1
March 2025.
Details are available on UNZ’s scholarship’s
page.
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