Under the patronage of Adrienne, Lady Stewart, the Federation of Australasian Brass Bands (FABB) in collaboration with Qdos Institute of Musical Arts has initiated an educational bursary scheme focusing on performance excellence in the community.

Educational Incentive

The Adrienne, Lady Stewart Performance Bursary Scheme is an educational incentive for aspiring young musicians and members of the Federation of Australasian Brass Bands between the age of 13 and 19.

Six Bursaries

Six bursaries have been offered to aspiring young band musicians in New Zealand and Australia. Recipients of the bursary award for 2010 will receive interactive performance workshops, individual tuition and guest solo and ensemble performance opportunities in collaboration with selected bands within the Federation of Australasian Brass Bands.

Commitment and Vision

Speaking on behalf of the Federation of Australasian Brass Bands, Chairman Rick Casagrande commented: “FABB is delighted that our patron Adrienne, Lady Stewart continues to provide new initiatives for the future generation of musicians within the community of Australasia.

This new bursary scheme with its emphasis on educational opportunities for youth to develop under the guidance of music advisor Professor David King and a panel of internationally renowned teachers and educators is the first of its kind offered within the community of band musicians in both Australia and New Zealand.

On behalf of the Federation I applaud the commitment and vision of our patron and avid supporter of the Arts, Adrienne, Lady Stewart.”

Bursary Recipients

The six young Australasian band musicianship bursary recipients for 2010/11 are as follows:

• Kyle Lawson, Brass Wanganui, NZ, Cornet
• Dominic Longhurst, City of Holroyd, Australia, Cornet
• Naomi Thrift, Levin & District Brass, NZ, Horn
• Mitchell Spence, Eastern Bay of Plenty Brass, NZ, Horn
• Jeremy Lloyd, Warringah Concert Brass, Australia, Baritone
• Todd Smith, Marlborough District Brass, NZ, Euphonium