The Waikanae Music Society
Charitable Trust for Young Musicians

Registered charity number CC39922

Since 2008, The Waikanae Music Society Charitable Trust for Young Musicians has awarded annual scholarships to promising young New Zealand music students under the age of 30 who have the potential to make successful careers as musicians.

Over the 16 years since its inception, the Trust has awarded 52 scholarships with a total value of $147,500.

We are very grateful to those members who have donated to the Trust over the years, allowing us to support many remarkable young musicians.

If you would like to contribute to the Trust, you may add your donation on the membership application form or contact: The Treasurer, Waikanae Music Society Inc,  PO Box 84, Waikanae 5250.

The Trustees

Helen Guthrie (chair), Paul Dunmore (treasurer), Wendy van Delden, Connie Monaghan,  Jay Hancox

 We gratefully acknowledge the contribution of the late Arnold Solomons for his long  and valued service to the Trust as Trustee and Patron.

Donations, Legacies, Grants, Scholarships

Enquiries about making a donation or legacy, please contact [email protected] or write to P O Box 84, Waikanae 5250.

The Trust is registered with the Charities Commission and donors may claim a tax credit on donations of $5.00 or more.

9 November 2024

The Waikanae Music Society Charitable Trust for Young Musicians has great pleasure in announcing the recipients of the 2024 scholarships.

Henry Close(French horn).  For assistance in his studies toward a Master of Arts degree at the Royal Academy of Music in London.

Mark Wigglesworth(piano /repetiteur).  In support of his final year of a Masters of Music in Opera Repetiteurship degree from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Abhinath Berry (piano).  In support of his Artist Master (Advanced Instrumental Studies in Piano) at the Guildhall School of Music, London.

Nina Noble(trumpet).  For study towards a Master of Performance degree at the Royal College of Music in London.

12 November 2023

The Waikanae Music Society Charitable Trust for Young Musicians has great pleasure in announcing the recipients of the 2023 scholarships.

Sarah Rathbun(trombone). To aid her continuing study towards a Master’s degree at the Manhattan School of Music

Oliver Spalter(double bass). To support his studies at the Northwestern University, Chicago, USA

13 November 2022

The Waikanae Music Society Charitable Trust for Young Musicians has great pleasure in announcing the recipients of the 2022 scholarships.

Michaela Cadwgan (soprano). To help fund a trip to the UK to meet teachers and investigate study possibilities at various music schools prior to applying for auditions.

Sarah Rathbun (trombone).  In support of her studies towards a Master of Orchestral Performance degree at the Manhattan School of Music.

14 November 2021

The Waikanae Music Society Charitable Trust for Young Musicians has great pleasure in announcing the recipients of the 2021 scholarships.

Christopher Everest (classical guitar).  To help fund a solo classical guitar tour around New Zealand, presenting concerts and organising workshops to teach and promote classical guitar.

 Jiazhou Conroy Hu (piano).  Towards professional recording costs, audition fees and travel to auditions at music schools in the United States.

 Morgan-Andrew King (bass-baritone).  For travel, accommodation and vocal coaching in order to compete in the Lockwood Aria Competition in Rotorua and to perform in the Hawke’s Bay Opera production of Die Zauberflöte.

 Isabella Gregory (flute).  For support in undertaking auditions for Master of Music degrees in the United States and for auditions to attend associated orchestral summer festivals.  

15 November 2020

The Waikanae Music Society Charitable Trust for Young Musicians has great pleasure in announcing the recipients of the 2020 scholarships.

Amy Chang (piano). To support her final year of studies as an accompanist, opera repetiteur and vocal coach at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

Delvan Lin (piano). For his final year of study at the Eastman School of Music, New York, and to help with audition expenses for further post-graduate study.

Lavinnia Rae (cello). Towards the cost of studying for a Master of Music in Orchestral Artistry at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.

10 November 2019

The Waikanae Music Society Charitable Trust for Young Musicians has great pleasure in announcing the recipients of the 2019 scholarships.

Claudia Tarrant-Matthews (violin). To assist with the cost of studying towards a Master of Arts in violin performance at the Royal Academy of Music in London.

Matthew Lee (flute). Towards applying and auditioning for Doctoral/Artist Diploma programmes in the United States.

11 November 2018

The Waikanae Music Society Charitable Trust for Young Musicians has great pleasure in announcing the recipients of the 2018 scholarships.

Tony Yan Tong Chen (piano). Towards the cost of his studies at the Eastman School of Music in the United States.

Andrew Kelly (violin). For travel to auditions at music schools in London and Berlin.

Toby Pringle (trumpet). For travel to a residency with the Sichuan Symphony in China, also for lessons with top international trumpeters while there.

In addition, the Ngaio Pyatt Memorial Scholarship was awarded to:

Lavinnia Rae (cello). To assist with her studies at the Royal College of Music in London.

12 November 2017

The Waikanae Music Society Charitable Trust for Young Musicians has great pleasure in announcing the recipients of the 2017 scholarships.

Matthias Balzat (cello) For travel to auditions in Europe.

Alexander McFarlane (viola) To attend masterclasses at IMS Prussia Cove, Cornwall, England, and with Tabea Zimmermann.

Alexa Thomson (viola) To assist with the costs of orchestral auditions and competitions, including travel and making recordings.

13 November 2016

The Waikanae Music Society Charitable Trust for Young Musicians has great pleasure in announcing the recipients of the 2016 scholarships.

Salina Fisher (composition) For travel to auditions at several USA music schools in preparation for graduate study.

Jacky Siu (cello) To assist with the purchase of a new cello bow for his studies at the Guildhall School of Music.

Carol Wang (bassoon) To assist with travel and cost of bassoon lessons with leading teachers in Sydney and Melbourne.

Special Award in Memory of Fiona Wright

Suyen Rae (soprano) Towards travel to USA for consultation, lessons, and auditions for graduate study.

1 November 2015

The Waikanae Music Society Charitable Trust for Young Musicians has great pleasure in announcing the recipients of the 2015 scholarships.

Olivia Francis (violin) To assist with studies at the Royal College of Music in London.

Alice McIvor (viola) Towards the purchase of a specialised baroque bow for her viola studies in Canada.

Estelita Rae (violin) To assist with her studies at Monash University, Australia.

1 November 2014

The Waikanae Music Society Charitable Trust for Young Musicians has great pleasure in announcing the recipients of the 2014 scholarships.

Edward King (cello) To assist in the purchase of a new bow.

William McNeill (French horn) For travel from his base in Europe to London for extra lessons.

James Jin (violin) To help finance his doctorate, including getting access to manuscripts from Germany.

Two special awards were given in 2014:

The Fiona Wright Memorial Award:
Kieran Rayner (baritone) Towards study costs at the Royal College of Music in London.

Melanie Pinkney (violin) To enable her to attend the Akaroa International Music Festival.

1 November 2013

The Waikanae Music Society Charitable Trust for Young Musicians has great pleasure in announcing the recipients of the 2013 scholarships.

Maria Mo (piano) To assist in her study towards a Doctorate of Musical Arts degree at the University of Auckland.

Rafaella Garlick-Grice (piano accompaniment) Towards travel to London to audition for a trainee repetiteur position with the English National Opera.

Hilary Hayes (violin) Towards completing an Honours degree at the University of Auckland and for attending the International Summer Academy of the Mozarteum in Salzburg and auditioning for further study in Germany.

Emma Yoon (violin) To assist in postgraduate studies in Germany and for masterclasses in Europe.

Andrew Leathwick (piano) Towards travel to Europe for lessons and to investigate opportunites for post-graduate study.

Kate Oswin (violin) Towards travel to London to audition for a place in the Masters programmes at the Royal College of Music and the Royal Academy of Music.

1 November 2012

The Waikanae Music Society Charitable Trust for Young Musicians has great pleasure in announcing the recipients of the 2012 scholarships.

Alexandra Partridge (cello) Towards completing a Masters of Musical Arts at the NZ School of Music.

Todd Gibson-Cornish (bassoon) To assist with consultation lessons and auditioning in the UK and US.

Gemma Lee (piano) To provide assistance for continued studies in NZ and the UK.

20 November 2011

The Waikanae Music Society Charitable Trust for Young Musicians has great pleasure in announcing the recipients of the 2011 scholarships.

Timothy Carpenter (cello, piano, organ and singing) To support studies at Waikato University.

Alice Gott (cellist) To support lessons in Berlin.

Edward King (cellist) To support studies in Germany.

6 December 2010

The Waikanae Music Society Charitable Trust for Young Musicians has great pleasure in announcing the recipients of the 2010 scholarships.

Jonathan Tanner (Violin) Towards the purchase of a new bow.

Lindsay McLay (Viola) To assist with a period of study in Germany.

Kieran Rayner (Baritone) To help pay for rehearsal and performance accompanists.

26 November 2009

The Waikanae Music Society Charitable Trust for Young Musicians has great pleasure in announcing the recipient of the first scholarship in 2009.

Nicholas Hancox (viola) Towards the cost of study in Europe.