Awards 2015

The Tait Memorial Trust is pleased to be assisting these fine young Australian artists in 2015

Adopt a Performer

Alexandra Isted,Violin
Royal College of Music
Tait Scholar

Wayne Kwonn, Cello
Royal Northern College of Music
Higgins Scholar

Peter Wilson, Composition/Piano
Royal College of Music
Andrew Loewenthal Award

Lisa Bucknell, Viola
Royal College of Music
Whalley & Goldie-Morrison Award

The Leanne Benjamin Awards selected by Leanne Benjamin AM OBE

Chloe Hollow, Ballet
English National Ballet School
Peggy Haim Bequest

Rebecca Blenkinsop, Ballet
The Royal Ballet School
John Frost Award

Partner Award Funding

Som Howie, Clarinettist
Australian musician showing the most promise
Royal Over-Seas League Tait Prize (joint winner)

Chad Vindin, Accompanist
Australian musician showing the most promise
http://www.chadvindin.com/
Royal Over-Seas League Tait Prize (joint winner)

Not Awarded
Southbank Sinfonia
Sir Charles Mackerras Chair

Matthew Reardon, Tenor
Australian International Opera Awards
John Frost, Frank and Viola Tait Award

Tabatha McFadyen , Soprano
Tait Memorial Trust Award
Bel Canto Awards
Joan Sutherland & Richard Bonynge Foundation

Jade Moffatt,Soprano
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Thornton Foundation Award

Emily Edmonds,Mezzo-Soprano
Jette Parker Young Artist Programme
Thornton Foundation Award

James Guan,Piano
Royal Academy of Music
Hunter Family Award

John Granger-Fisher,Piano
Private Study
Hunter Family Award

Luke Styles,Composer
Private Study
Nicholas Heesom Award

Ashlyn Tymms,Mezzo Soprano
Royal College of Music
Walsh/Thompson Award

Yelian He & Adam Szabo, Tait Winter Prom 2014