Barrier Reef Orchestra

Encouragement Awards

The purpose of the Encouragement Award is to foster the pursuit of excellence and dedication in young musicians by giving particular recognition to commitment, musicality and contribution to the overall musical aims of the Barrier Reef Orchestra. The annual Awards shall consist of a monetary grant. Awardees:

will have displayed consistent attendance at rehearsals and performances during the whole of the assessment cycle, unless other reasonable factors have limited participation.
must be no more than 25 years of age at time the Award winners are announced.
must be financial members of North Queensland Ensembles Inc. for the year in which the Award is made.

Within these limitations, all players with the Orchestra are eligible for consideration.

2024

Congratulations to the recipients of the BRO Encouragement Awards for 2024: Joshua Weston (viola) and Sebastian Young-Florence (trombone & tuba).

Joshua Weston

Viola

Joshua Weston was a 2024 winner.

Sebastian Young-Florence

Trombone & Tuba

Sebastian Young-Florence plays trombone and tuba.

2022

Congratulations to the recipients of the BRO Encouragement Awards for 2022: Ally Quin (percussion) and Chinsia Burns (violin).

Ally Quin

Percussion

Ally writes…

Chinsia Burns

Violin

Chinsia writes…

2021

Congratulations to the recipient of the BRO Encouragement Award for 2021: Bridget Wegner (viola).

Bridget Wegner

Viola

Bridget writes…

2019

Congratulations to the recipients of the BRO Encouragement Awards for 2019: Francesca Adcock (oboe and cor anglais) and Lara Herlambang (violin).

Francesca Adcock

Flute / Oboe / Cor Anglais

Francesca was the recipient of a BRO Encouragement Award in 2019.

Lara Herlambang

Violin

Lara was the recipient of a BRO Encouragement Award in 2019.

2018

Congratulations to the recipients of the BRO Encouragement Awards for 2018: Lachlan Cutler (trombone) and Angus Marsh-Brown (French horn).

Angus Marsh-Brown

French Horn

Angus was the recipient of a BRO Encouragement Award in 2018. Angus writes…

Lachlan Cutler

Trombone

Lachlan was the recipient of a BRO Encouragement Award in 2018.

2017

Congratulations to the recipients of the BRO Encouragement Awards for 2017: Annie Doherty (French Horn) and Aidan Fitzgerald (Viola).

Aidan Fitzgerald

Viola

Aidan was the recipient of a BRO Encouragement Award in 2017. Aidan writes…

Annie Doherty

French Horn

Annie was the recipient of a BRO Encouragement Award in 2017. Annie writes…

2016

The Barrier Reef Orchestra is blessed with a strong cohort of young musicians, who play a vital part in the growth and longevity of the ensemble. They never cease to amaze us with their talent, enthusiasm, and rigorous work ethic. A massive congratulations to our two Young Encouragement Award recipients for 2016 Elena James (Violin) and Daniel Harley (Horn). These two players have shown enormous dedication to their craft and to the Barrier Reef Orchestra. We wish them both the very best in their studies and look forward to seeing them next year for our 2017 season!