The Dandenong Ranges Music Council will host the 2024 Youth Music Awards Concert on Sunday 21 April, 2pm at the DRMC, Upwey High School. The event celebtates young musicians of the Yarra Ranges.
The concert will feature the winners of the following music prizes:
The Bill Borthwick Young Musicians Encouragement Prize (sponsored by Community Bank Upwey)
1st Prize: Melody Huang (Piano)
2nd Prize: Ryan Lu (Piano)
Hon Men: Darren Jai (Violin)
Hon Men: Isaac Yung (Piano)
The Ann and Chris Krans Music Prize
1st Prize: Jade Chen (Piano)
The Jesse Exiner Instrumental Music Encouragement Prize
Shared: Melody Huang
Ayaan Nehikottil (Piano)
Guest professional, David Soo, a previous winner of the Krans Award will perform Beethoven’s ‘Pathetique’ Sonata Opus 13. David has performed throughout Australia, Asia and in Europe as a solo recitalist, chamber musician and concerto soloist. He proudly performed before the Queen and other dignitaries in London and at many significant concert halls globally. David’s expertise as an adjudicator and masterclass presenter has seen him involved with the National Bach Prize, the Music Society of Victoria and the 3MBS Young Performer Award.
The concert will also feature the Ranges Young Strings, an ensemble for school aged children who are learning violin, viola, cello and double bass. The Music Director, Rosalind Burns creates an opportunity for students to come together and improve their playing skills, music ready, knowledge of music styles and have a rewarding fun experience making new friends along the way. The DRMC acknowledges the support of a YRC Small Grant.
Tickets will be available at the door: Adults $20 Family $40 Concession $10
Companion Card and U18 Free. Afternoon tea is included. All welcome.
