On Sunday 11 August 2024, the Victorian Flute Guild hosted the 51st Annual Leslie Barklamb Scholarship at Methodist Ladies’ College in Kew, welcoming young flautists from across Victoria to showcase their talent in one of the Guild’s most significant annual events.
The Preliminary rounds saw participants compete across multiple age and experience categories, culminating in the Finals Concert on Friday 16 August at Armadale Uniting Church. The performances displayed impressive musicality, expression, and stagecraft, setting a high benchmark for the future of flute playing in Victoria.
🏅 Junior Section Winners
11 Years & Under
Adjudicators: Todd Callander & Wendy Clarke
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1st: Daniel Yu
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2nd: Micaiah Jiang
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Highly Commended: Ella Wang & Tianya Liu
13 Years & Under
Adjudicators: Kaye Duffell & Carolyn Berlin
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1st: Elizabeth Ungvari
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2nd: Kristina Li
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Highly Commended: Micaiah Jiang & Aiden Ya
15 Years & Under
Adjudicators: Kaye Duffell & Carolyn Berlin
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1st: Ingrid Liang
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2nd: Alex Zhou
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Highly Commended: Kristina Li & Ahra Kim
🎓 VCE & IB Section
Adjudicators: Janine Hanrahan & Paula Rae
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1st: Emily Miao
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2nd: Nadia Yang
🏆 Intermediate Section – The Nariida Coleman Award
Adjudicators: Melissa Deocke & Sarah Beggs
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1st: Terrence Cheng
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2nd: Carolyn Fu
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Finalists: Angela Tin & Jarek Huang
🥇 Senior Section – The Leslie Barklamb Scholarship
Adjudicators: Melissa Deocke & Sarah Beggs
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1st: Edward Merlino
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2nd: Carolyn Fu
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Finalists: Anushi Fernandopulle & Evelyn Lam
Winners of the Junior Sections opened the Finals Concert with captivating performances that set the tone for the evening. Finalists in the Intermediate and Senior Sections followed with diverse and nuanced programs, impressing both the audience and adjudicators with their artistry and technical skill.
Acknowledgements
Warm thanks go to:
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All participants for their spirited performances
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The accompanists for their outstanding musical support
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The adjudicators for their time and expertise
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The Barklamb Committee and VFG General Committee for their tireless organisation
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Carolyn Grace and Paula Rae for stepping in as MCs in Alan Hardy’s absence
Congratulations to all our performers, and we encourage our young flautists to keep practising mindfully and set their sights on the 2025 Leslie Barklamb Scholarship.
Stay connected with the Victorian Flute Guild for future events and opportunities to perform and grow.