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People begin arriving at the Raye Freedman Arts Centre, and some of the first to arrive were Mathilde Auroux and Amelia Granturco from Sydney.
Teachers Lian Jones and Marcel Riethmann chatting before the event begins.
Some of the jury for the competitions. Marcel Riethmann (Director, Music Education Centre), Silvio de Pra (Chairman, Accordion EExamination Board of NZ), Kevin Friedrich (Immediate past President, Confederation Internationale des Accordeonistes), Stephen Vincent (2009 Coupe Mondiale adjudicator).
Silvio de Pra
Amy Jennings was the composer of the Test Music selected for the 2010 New Zealand Accordion Championships.
Stephen Vincent, Joan and Allan Reekie.
NZAA Treasurer Amber Masefield and NZAA committee members Jenna Murray and Sonja Palinich.
Stephanie and Olivia Panzic in charge of the cafeteria.
Alanah Jones, Alexandra Reekie and Jennifer Manuera-Jones helping back stage just before the competitions begin.
Helen Wang and Angela Chen waiting behind stage for their class to be called.
NZAA President John Statham makes the Opening Speech, welcoming people from as far away as New York, Australia and the South Island of New Zealand, to the 2010 New Zealand Accordion Championships, South Pacific Accordion Championships & Festival.
First competiitor on stage was Alanah Jones playing Bouncing Duck composed by Amy Jennings.
Patrick Lui was the winner of the 15 years and under South Pacific Accordion Championships category. He played the test music La Raspa and an own choice of Night Express.
Eddie Giffney after his performance in the NZ Open Free Bass category.
Catrina Lin and Callum Iddon waiting behind stage to compete.
Serena Hendry and Liam Pugh behind stage before performing.
The 16 years and over category was a real family event with Rosita Hendry, Joshua and Aaron Hendry in the category competing with Mathilde Auroux of Sydney.
Cherise Barry after her winning performance.
Rosita Hendry after her winning performance.
Skylah Jeffries waiting her turn to perform with and grandmother Christine Adams, conductor of the North Shore Juniors Accordion Orchestra looking on.
Younger brother Corey Jeffries was also waiting to perform.
Cherise Barry, Amanda Aschebrock (duet) and Lucy Cossar who was in a solo class about to play.
Liam Pugh after his performance.
Skylah Jeffries happy with her performance.
After the morning competitions session was the prize-giving. NZAA President John Statham reading the results with NZAA Vice-President Harley Jones presenting the certificates and trophies. Here Harley is happily presenting a 1st place certificate and trophy, solo 7 years & under, NZ Accordion Championship category, to his niece Alanah Jones.
Angela Chen being presented her prize.
First place to Alexandra Reekie, 9 years & under NZ Championship category.
 Helen Wang receiving her First Prize certificate.
Amanda Aschebrock, Harley Jones and Cherise Barry.
Saturday Afternoon 5th June 2010
The afternoon began with a performance by the Eastern Ensemble conducted by Lisa Yelavich who is the daughter of accordion teacher and former NZAA committee member Shirley Yelavich. This group was formed only a few weeks ago. They were performing "If You Wish Upon A Star" arranged by Wallace Liggett, the author of the History of the Accordion in New Zealand.
Angela Chen
Catrina Lin
Alanah Jones, Christine Adams and Corey Jeffries.
These three young men, Campbell Thwaites, Edward Giffney and Bor-Kuan Song are competing against each other over the weekend. The South Pacific Open Solo Championship category saw a close competition between Campbell and Bor-Kuan with Campbell winning 1st place. Eddie was not in that class but is competing against Bor-Kuan tomorrow in the South Pacific Accordion Championship category.
Results and Prize Giving, Saturday afternoon
The Eastern Ensemble being presented with a 1st prize, Ensemble Class Open category.
Catarina Lin receiving her prize.
Campbell Thwaites, 1st South Pacific Open Piano Accordion Championships category.
Mathilde Auroux 1st place, 16 years and over solo.
Liam Pugh presentation.
Alexandra Reekie with another first placing.
Corey Jeffries
Alanah Jones presentation
Eddie Giffney, 1st place, NZ Junior Virtuoso Championship category.
Bor-Kuan Song presentation.
New Zealand Accordion Orchestra Rehearsal
About 35 players had their rehearsal for the NZ Accordion Orchestra, conducted by Gary Daverne. This follows on the great success of the World Accordion Orchestra and the NZ Accordion Orchestra conducted by Gary Daverne at the 2009 Coupe Mondiale World Accordion Championships that were held in North Shore City in August last year.
Concert and Presentation in Honor of the New Zealand 2009 Coupe Mondiale Candidates
The New Zealand 2009 Coupe Mondiale contestants were:
Grayson Masefield (winner of Coupe Mondiale and Virtuoso Entertainment Music categories), Jessica Chen, Stephanie Panzic, George Xu, Campbell Thwaites (International Competition for Piano Accordion), Edward Giffney (Junior Virtuoso Entertainment Music, Junior Coupe Mondiale), Bor-Kuan Song(Junior Coupe Mondiale), Michelle Chandler, Martin Meyer, Daniel Robinson, Bradley Williams, Tamba Young (International Competition for Ensemble Music).
The concert was featuring He Qian, winner of 2009 Coupe Mondiale Piano Accordion
Class, North Shore Musicale and Presentation to honour 2009 NZ Coupe
Mondiale participants:
There was a display of all the international trophies won by Grayson Masefield in the last 18 months which included competitions in many parts of Europe such as Germany, Italy, Finland, France as well as winning two categories of the 2009 Coupe Mondiale.
The concert began with the North Shore Musicale Accordion Orchestra performing. Of the North Shore accordion orchestras, Musicale is the adult "hobby" group. They rehearse for an hour and a half weekly at Sunnybrae Primary School on Auckland's North Shore, this year with conductor Robert Winchester. Along with the other orchestras they perform regularly to community groups, rest homes and at the Creative Keyboard Club in Browns Bay. In August 2009 Musicale performed in an evening concert during the Coupe Mondiale. They have often competed against NSAO in the NZ Accordion Orchestra Championship, but this year will present a festival item on Saturday evening. Their members include: Stephen Cope, Brenden Healy, Richard Hennes, Megan Jennings, Harley Jones, Dennis Lovatt, Cecilia Lynch, Jenny Manuera-Jones, Heather Masefield, Jan Olsen, Antoinette Rodahl, Robert Winchester.
Music: Bach in Rock J S Bach arr. Saul Feldstein
Country Accordion arr. Gary Daverne
Blaze Away March Abe Holzman
Immediate Past President of the Confederation Internationale des Accordeonistes, Kevin Friedrich had travelled all the way from New York to attend and present to the New Zealand 2009 Coupe Mondiale candidates plaques to honor how well they had all represented their country.
Kevin Friedrich - Immediate Past President
Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA)
(Thank You Speech to the New Zealand Contestants)
NZAA President John Statham, fellow officers and members of the NZAA, Ladies and Gentlemen Good Afternoon.
On behalf of the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) Executive Committee and Member Nations worldwide, it is a great honor to be here today, as we give our thanks to all of those who made the 62nd Coupe Mondiale such an outstanding success.
Between the 25-29th of August, 2009, New Zealand re-affirmed its rightful place on the International Music Scene when the New Zealand Accordion Association, after years of preparation, staged the magnificent 62nd Coupe Mondiale World Accordion Championships and Festival.
At the concert tomorrow we will thank those that contributed to the success of the event by lending their tireless efforts and talents to bring the Coupe Mondiale dream to fruition, but today we have the great opportunity to honor those that represented New Zealand on the world stage as contestants.
New Zealand first contested the Coupe Mondiale back in 1979 when Harley Jones and Fay Major (now Fay Schaw) taught by Allan Jones, travelled to New York to compete among their fellow accordionists from around the world. Since that time New Zealand contestants have travelled to many countries around the world in their quest for musical excellence. Last year 12 of New Zealand's finest young accordionists represented our country with pride.
Contesting six categories of International Competition, these young musicians served as ambassadors not only the accordion, but also for New Zealand and the youth of today. That magical moment when the culmination of years of practice and study transformed into the performance of a lifetime on the world stage at the Bruce Mason Center, was repeated 10 times.
As CIA President, I am usually occupied up behind the scenes with technical and organizational duties, but last year I had the great opportunity to hear each of the New Zealand performances by Eddie Giffney, George Xu, Campbell Thwaites, Bor-Kuan Song, Jessica Lin, Stephanie Panzic, Grayson Masefield and the members of Notable Soundz (Michelle Chandler, Martin Meyer, Dan Robinson, Brad Williams and Tamba Young), and sincerely congratulate each them for their tremendous success.
During the Coupe Mondiale we lived the dreams of these young contestants as they competed in our competitions, showcasing their years of preparation, musical excellence and expertise. The road that led each contestant to the Coupe Mondiale included countless hours of sacrifice, practice and dedication.
In conjunction with this, we thank each of the teachers for their work and efforts in preparing the candidates as they shared their knowledge and expertise. I offer my congratulations to the teachers Lorraine Parnel, Stephanie Poole, Tatiana Lantchikova, Heather Masefield, Rebekah Grieg and Tania Lukic-Marx and Frederic Decshamps for their excellent and professional work.
We also give thanks to their families, that gave of their time, emotional support and often considerable financial investment for lessons, travel and of course the beautiful instruments they are playing. We as a nation, and a proud host organization embrace this team spirit between contestants, teachers and families and offer our thanks for all your efforts.
You are all winners and wish you all much continued success. You can be proud of your magnificent efforts, and were each an integral part of showcasing New Zealand's commitment to the continual advancement of the accordion.
2009 South Pacific Accordion Champion Jessica Chen being presented her plaque.
Stephanie Panzic being congratulated by NZAA President John Statham.
George Xu presentation.
Eddie Giffney presentation.
Bor-Kuan Song presentation.
Notable Soundz presentation with teacher Lorraine Parnell.
Amber Masefield, sister of Grayson Masefield accepting the plaque on behalf of Grayson Masefield who is currently in Paris.
Grayson sent a message which sister Amber read out to the audience.
I would like to read this message from Grayson Masefield who is unable to be here as he is in France after performing, this year alone, in Lithuania, Monaco, France, Germany, USA and Italy.
Last year was a great success placing second in Klingental Entertainment in Germany, and Trophee Mondiale Classical in Spain and winning the Primus Ikaalinen in Finland, the Roland V-Accordion festival in Rome and both the Coupe Mondiale Classical and Entertainment back home in Auckland, New Zealand. Along with these was the North Harbour AIMES award where I again performed at the Bruce Mason Centre.
The last few years have been extremely hard work and wouldn't have been possible without a lot of help and support. I would first of all like to thank the Accordion Examination Board for hosting all of the examinations I have sat and the Allan William Jones Memorial Scholarships for its support through it's annual scholarship fund.
The North Shore Accordion Orchestra, its tutors and Lionel Reekie, for many years spent playing with the orchestra from a very young age, getting the opportunities to play in front of audiences and travel internationally.
Many thanks to Tony Davies-Jones who has graciously contributed to help me stay in Europe and of course I must say a very big thank you to my parents and sister who have generously supported me and are always pushing me to succeed at my very best.
I must also thank my uncles Maurice and Harley for their support and constant help and for providing my instruments. And my professor, Frederic Deschamps who has offered me the chance of a lifetime, helping me to tour the world with my instruments.
Lastly I have to thank the NZAA for all the work it's done. I first competed when I was four and attended non-stop for 17 years. I have always looked forward to Queen's Birthday Weekend due to this competition, and am very sorry to be unable to attend these past two years. I would like to thank the NZAA president John Statham and all the committee members for all their hard work and dedication.
I wish good luck to all this year's competitors.
Thank you very much for awarding me this plaque - I have been very proud to represent New Zealand.
Grayson Masefield
A group photo of all the contestants representing New Zealand at the 2009 Coupe Mondiale who could be present.
Campbell Thwaites performing.
Guest artist for the 2010 South Pacific Championships was He Qian. He Qian was born on 17 May 1985. She began to learn the accordion aged 4 years and is now pursuing a Masters degree at Sichuan Conservatory of Music in China. She was the winner of the International Competition for Piano Accordion at the 2009 Coupe Mondiale held in Auckland New Zealand.
All Results in Programme Order 5th June 2010
SATURDAY MORNING
AUDITORIUM
9:30 a.m. Championship Class C1, New Zealand Solo, 7 years and under
FIRST Alanah Jones
9:46 a.m. Championship Class C13, New Zealand Open Free Bass Solo
FIRST Edward Giffney
SECOND Campbell Thwaites
9:34 a.m. Championship Class C2, New Zealand Solo, 8 years and under
FIRST Angela Chen
9:39 a.m. Championship Class C3, New Zealand Solo, 9 years and under
FIRST Alexandra Reekie
11:17 a.m. Championship Class C32, New Zealand Duet, 15 years and under
FIRST Amanda Aschebrock & Cherise Barry
9:43 a.m. Championship Class C5, New Zealand Solo, 11 years and under
FIRST Helen Wang
9:51 a.m. Championship Class C9, New Zealand Solo, 15 years and under
FIRST Patrick Liu
11:15 a.m. Qualified Class Q260, 10 years and under Duet
FIRST Skylah & Corey Jeffries
11:08 a.m. Standard Class S106, 7 years, more than 6 months playing experience
FIRST Corey Jeffries
10:02 a.m. Standard Class S108, 8 years, more than 6 months playing experience
FIRST Callum Iddon
SECOND Catrina Lin
WITHDRAWN Stephanie Rooke
11:10 a.m. Standard Class S110, 9 years, more than 6 months playing experience
SECOND Jack Skelton
11:13 a.m. Standard Class S111, 10 years, up to 1 year playing experience
FIRST Lucy Cossar
10:59 a.m. Standard Class S112, 10 years, more than 1 year playing experience
FIRST Skylah Jeffries
SECOND Jesse Hendry
10:07 a.m. Standard Class S116, 12 and 13 years, more than 1 year playing experience
FIRST Serena Hendry
SECOND Liam Pugh
WITHDRAWN Rebecca Wright
10:29 a.m. Standard Class S118, 14 and 15 years, more than 1 year playing experience
FIRST Cherise Barry
SECOND Peter Robinson
THIRD Caleb Hendry
WITHDRAWN Aiden Wright
10:56 a.m. Standard Class S119, 16 years and over, up to 2 years playing experience
FIRST Leyna Coleman
SECOND Petra Coleman
All Results in Programme Order 5th June 2010
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
AUDITORIUM
1:00 p.m. Qualified Class Q283, Open Accordion/s with other Instrument/s or Vocal/s
FIRST Eastern Accordion Ensemble
Lucy Cossar
Bridget Gillbanks
Moana, Satya & India Sebenik
1:08 p.m. Qualified Class Q204, 8 years Solo
FIRST Angela Chen
SECOND Catrina Lin
THIRD Callum Iddon
1:13 p.m. Qualified Class Q212, 16 years and over Solo
FIRST Mathilde Auroux
SECOND Campbell Thwaites
1:30 p.m. Qualified Class Q205, 9 years Solo
FIRST Alexandra Reekie
SECOND Jack Skelton
1:33 p.m. Qualified Class Q203, 7 years Solo
FIRST Alanah Jones
SECOND Corey Jeffries
1:40 p.m. Qualified Class Q211, 15 years Solo
FIRST Dan Robinson
1:48 p.m. Championship Class C11, New Zealand Solo, Junior Virtuoso, 17 years and under
FIRST Edward Giffney
1:58 p.m. Championship Class C12, New Zealand Open Solo
FIRST Campbell Thwaites
SECOND Bor-Kuan Song
1:58 p.m. South Pacific Class SP256, South Pacific Championship, Open Solo
FIRST Campbell Thwaites
SECOND Bor-Kuan Song
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