Festival Results 2019

The Annapolis Valley Music Festival is a registered charity organization that presents a, fully adjudicated, festival each year. We are also a member of the Federation of Music Festivals of Nova Scotia.

There are numerous awards and trophies sponsored by the Annapolis Valley Music Festival and its patrons which are given each year to performers chosen by the adjudicators for their outstanding work. These prizes 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 in any given year. When there is extra availability, these additional monetary prizes are also awarded at the adjudicators’ discretion.

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/her/their 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



COMING IN 2023!
New in 2023 we are delighted to be able to present the “Founders Bowl” which honours Annapolis Valley Music Festival founders Hetty Jackson and Marlene Jackson.

This award is an engraved crystal cup and $150, donated by Misty Banyard-Kelley and Scott Kelley, for the Best Overall Senior Performer. All senior entrants who participate in five or more solo classes in two or more disciplines are eligible. Each qualifying student is identified before the festival opens, and his/her/their 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.


Piano Awards
Piano trophies are given in four categories: Junior, Intermediate, Senior, and Open. Our 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 to winners:
Doyun Park and Zoe Saulnier (Junior)
Evan Moser, Liam Edelstein, Sam Merrill (Intermediate Trio)



The Sandra Wilson Awards
Four awards in junior piano, collectively known as the “Sandra Wilson Awards” were established by her family in order to honour her long service to music in the Valley, and to showcase 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 Nova Scotia 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 has been continued in her memory. It consists of an engraved shield and a scholarship of $50,donated by Hermann Brunner, to recognize excellence in baroque piano performance.

2019 Winners:
Faith Tedford (Intermediate)
Carmen Peng (Senior)



Lynn Murray Memorial Awards
These two awards of $50 each are given by the Nova Scotia 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 Winners:

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, and is 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 Centre Stage Theatre, offer a one week Drama camp experience during the summer or March Break at Centre Stage 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 from our choral catergories:

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.
2019 Winner: Horton High School Glee Club

The winner of the King’s Chorale Plaque is drawn from school entries and is awarded to the choir who has shown high musical skill and presentation skills to the adjudicator.
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 Annapolis Valley Music Festival Board in memory of Nancy Fraser. It is accompanied by a scholarship of $100 donated by the Harris Family.
2019 Winner: Valley Voices (Chapter of Harmony Inc.)

The Dr. Paul E. Kinsman Shield is 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 adjudicators. 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

The Touch of Brass Plaque is sponsored by Touch of Brass and is accompanied by a $100 scholarship presented by Rev. Robert Wallace in memory of Gwynneth Wallace. The adjudicator may select a winner from among junior or senior solo performers.
2019 Winner: Ross MacIntosh


Band Shields
Engraved shields are awarded by the adjudicator in four categories: highest elementary/junior band, highest intermediate concert band, highest senior concert band, and highest stage band. These shields are 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, which is accompanied by a $150 scholarship donated by John and Janet Trites, is presented to an Honour Band which is made up of players who have been auditioned, been invited, or have been 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, Carmen, Charlotte, and Colette Peng


Most Outstanding String Player
This award consists of an engraved plaque sponsored by the Annapolis Valley Music Festival and a $100 scholar-ship donated by the Allen family. It is presented to the junior or senior performer designated by the adjudicator for consistently high standards in a body of work.

2019 Winners:
Benjamin Symons and Chloe Symons

Most Outstanding String Ensemble/Orchestra
This award, which consists of 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: Not Awarded



Fiddle Awards
The adjudicator selects winners for the junior, intermediate and senior fiddle trophies from amongst all 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, in conjunction with the Annapolis Valley Music Festival 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 guitar 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.

2019: Not Awarded

Organ Awards
The adjudicator selects winners of the junior and senior organ awards from amongst qualifying solo entries.

2019: Not Awarded

The Junior Hymn Playing aware is sponsored by Deborah Rice. The winner received a a scholarship for $75.

2019: Not Awarded


Provincial Nominations

As a member of the Federation of Music Festivals of Nova Scotia, the Annapolis Valley Music Festival may send junior and senior entries to the Provincial Music Festival in the categories of piano, voice, woodwinds, brass, strings, guitar, chamber group, musical theatre, as well as for 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 Nominees for 2019:
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.





2019 Monetary Prize Winners

These prizes have been made possible thanks to the generosity of our supporters and donors.

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 and 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

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