Hutt Valley Performing Arts Competition 2023
Chamber groups took 1st and 2nd places in the Open Age class
Congratulations to all our students for their incredible performances at the 2023 Hutt Valley Performing Arts Competition! Their dedication, artistry, and hard work were clearly reflected in the results, with many achieving top honors across multiple categories.
A special shout-out to Charlize Chan and Tali Whiteridge from Funky Beats Trio, who won the Elizabeth Marrison Cup for their outstanding ensemble performance. Their musical collaboration and artistry truly stood out.
Results & Achievements
Solo
Tiffany Zhang (8 years & under 10)
Baroque Class - Very Highly Commended
Classical Class - Second Prize
Romantic Class - Highly Commended
New Zealand Composer Class - Very Highly Commended
20th / 21st Century Class - Highly Commended
Mietta Lin (8 years & under 10)
Baroque Class - Third Prize
Classical Class - Very Highly Commended
Romantic Class - Highly Commended
20th / 21st Century Class - Very Highly Commended
Incentive Award
Amelia Liu (10 years & under 12)
Baroque Class - Highly Commended
Classical Class - Highly Commended
Romantic Class - First Prize
20th / 21st Century Class - Very Highly Commended
New Zealand Composer Class - Second Prize
Scholarship Second Prize Winner, Age Group
Miles Lin (10 years & under 12)
Baroque Class - Third Prize
20th / 21st Century Class - Second Prize
New Zealand Composer Class - Third Prize
Charlize Chan (12 years & under 14)
Baroque Class - First Prize
Classical Class - First Prize
Romantic Class - Highly Commended
Jasper Rotolo (12 years & under 14)
Baroque Class - Third Prize
Classical Class - Third Prize
Tali Whiteridge (14 years & over)
Baroque Class - Commended
Jazz or Popular Class - Second Prize
Romantic Class - Very Highly Commended
New Zealand Composer Class - Third Prize
Scholarship Second Prize Winner, Age Group
Ensemble
Funky Beats Trio - Charlize, Tali & Yani
Open Age Ensemble Class - First Prize
(in collaboration with Beth Chen Piano Studio)
Arctic Hands - Miles Lin, Annika & Michael
Open Age Ensemble Class - Second Prize
(in collaboration with Beth Chen Piano Studio)
It was a joy to witness each student’s growth, creativity, and expressive musicality. We are so proud of their achievements and the hard work they put into preparing for this competition.
