19 Results for group: encouragement-awards
Bridget was the recipient of a BRO Encouragement Award in 2021. Bridget writes...
The Barrier Reef Orchestra was my first experience playing in a symphony orchestra and I have always looked forward to rehearsals every week since joining in 2020. It’s an amazing environment to meet like minded people who are passionate ...
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Chinsia writes...
I would just like to say a huge thankyou to Stephen, Sally, and the entire Barrier Reef Orchestra community. I cannot express how grateful I am for having won this award and how much it has contributed towards my music career path. Making such a big move away from home to pursue my passion is definit...
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Ally writes...
Thank you to everyone at the Barrier Reef Orchestra, for the Encouragement Award, and also for the incredible skills I’ve learnt and fantastic people I’ve met through this amazing opportunity.
In terms of the award, I have purchased a pair of Shure in-ear monitors in order to progress my capability ...
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Sebastian Young-Florence plays trombone and tuba. In 2024 he completed Year 12 at Pimlico SHS, graduating with the 2024 Senior Musician of the Year award. He has recently returned from a trip to Seattle for the Pacific Honours Program. In 2022, Sebastian was a recipient of the Theodore Kuchar Scholarship for Excellence in ...
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Joshua Weston plays both piano and viola. He has recently completed Year 10 at The Cathedral School. In 2024, Joshua took on the role of leader for the viola section during rehearsals, demonstrating his dedication and proficiency on the instrument.
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Emily writes:
“I was honoured to be one of the recipients of the Barrier Reef Orchestra Encouragement Award last year, it came as a big surprise! This past year I have spent the total amount of the award on a variety of musical equipment. These include an instrument microphone and cable for use at church, as I play ...
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Ruby writes:
At the end of 2015, the Barrier Reef Orchestra very generously awarded me with the encouragement award for my involvement throughout the year as a percussion player. It was quite a surprise considering I spend most of my time sitting back and counting bars until I have maybe one triangle beat before ...
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Bianca writes:
I would like to thank the Barrier Reef Orchestra for giving me this Encouragement Award. The Encouragement award was very helpful for me because it allowed me to travel and meet wonderful musicians and also to make friends with similar interests.
The Barrier Reef Orchestra has been not only a great ...
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Olivia writes:
I am very grateful to have received this Encouragement Award from BRO, and am keen to put the money to good use. As I don’t currently own my own instrument (I play double bass), I have been saving up for a number of years to purchase my own, and this $500 will go towards the cost of buying a double ...
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Lara was the recipient of a BRO Encouragement Award in 2019. Lara recently received the Theodore Kuchar Scholarship for this year, and also completed her AMEB Grade 8 exam this year. Her attendance at rehearsals has been very consistent, and her enthusiasm to be involved in the BRO is very evident.
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