Concerto Competition Winner 2022

Congratulations Cameron Carter!

The WollCon end of year Performance Day (11 December 2022) was another wonderful opportunity to experience the musical ability of our students, and in particular four very talented students competing for $1000 in prize money in the annual concerto competition – but there can only be one winner.

Congratulations to violinist Cameron Carter – the 2022 WollCon Concerto competition winner.

Dr Joanne Drimatis the adjudicator for the Concerto competition says it is always a privilege to be asked to adjudicate any competition. She’s pictured below with (from left) Cameron Carter, Hana Lee, Albert Au and Johnathan Zhang.

“My role as an adjudicator is to provide relevant feedback to the competitors so that they feel inspired to continue on their musical path.  All of the candidates who performed on Sunday demonstrated a deep musical integrity in their playing which was a wonderful representation of the excellent teaching that is occurring in the Wollongong area.”

Dr Joanne Drimatis

Adjudicator

Joanne said that it is always difficult to decide on a winner, but in any competition, it is finding excellence in both technical facility and the musical intent of the performer that determines success in a competition.

“Although every performer demonstrated elements of each of these skills in their performances it was Cameron Carter who performed beautifully and clearly demonstrated to the audience a sincere musical intent as well as a high level of technical expertise in his performance. Many congratulations to Cameron and to all the other performers on the day.”

Dr Joanne Drimatis

Adjudicator

Cameron Carter has been playing violin for the past 13 years, and for this year’s competition performed the 1st movement of Bruch’s Violin Concerto in G minor, op. 26.

Cameron Carter

“I believe that winning the competition would not have been possible without my enjoyment for the piece I selected to play, the support of my teacher Scott Taggart, and my accompanist Lisa Baraldi who with her incredible skill kept the piece moving despite the mistakes I made. I am very grateful for the opportunity to perform and I wish to use the feedback from Dr. Drimatis to continue improving.”

Cameron Carter

Music Student

Bruch's Violin Concerto in G minor, op. 26.

by Cameron Carter

Previous WollCon Concerto Winners:

Emma Huang (violin) – 2024
Annabel Wouters (flute) – 2023
Hana Lee (violin) – 2021
Hana Lee (violin) – 2020
Peter Lavilles (bassoon) – 2019
Hayden Burge (bassoon) – 2018
Sarah Bradley (piano) – 2017
Siobhan Mewes (violin) – 2016
Siobhan Mewes (violin) & Adrian Whitehall (double bass) – 2015
Nicholas Zengoski (bassoon) – 2014
Hui Xu (piano) & Matthew Tsalidis (violin) – 2013
Siobhan Mewes (violin) – 2012
Rachel Chin (violin) – 2011

Sue is an accomplished and seasoned manager with a wealth of experience in government administration and community service delivery. With a strong background in strategic planning, organisational development, community engagement, project planning, and building strategic partnerships, Sue has consistently demonstrated her leadership and expertise and brings a wealth of knowledge to the board. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business focusing on Local Government and Creative Industries from the University of Wollongong, reflecting her commitment to public service and innovative leadership. Sue’s extensive career and dedication to community and social service make her a valuable asset, offering both strategic insight and practical experience to drive meaningful impact.

Anne has been a member of the Wollcon Board since 2019. She holds a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Arts from UNSW. She is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and an accredited Mediator and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. She has taught family law and other subjects at Wollongong University.

For a number of years she has been a subscriber to the Australian Chamber Orchestra which regularly performs in Wollongong . She has been passionate about music and in particular music education to children and adults.

Jake has worked in the disability sector for 24 years- 17 of these with Interchange and 7 years as their CEO. Jake is passionate about inclusion and equality for both people with disability and their carers.

He holds an MBA, Bachelor of Commerce, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, as well as completing Diploma’s in Case Management, Community Services Coordination and the AICD Company Directors Course.

Jake is also a committee member on the International Short Breaks Association Board and has been a Director on the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music Board since 2022.

Wayne is a Graduate Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors as well as being a qualified company secretary and accountant with over 35 years experience in banking and finance. He performed for nine of those years as Chief Executive of IMB Ltd, and the preceding seven years as Company Secretary and Chief Financial Officer, also with IMB. Wayne’s primary expertise is in the areas of governance, management, accounting, risk management and banking and finance. He has spent his whole life living in the Illawarra and is passionate about ensuring the Illawarra can provide the best possible opportunities and lifestyle for its residents. In 2024 Wayne was awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for services to the community.

Dr Terumi Narushima is a senior lecturer and Music Discipline Leader at the University of Wollongong. She is a composer, performer and sound designer specialising in microtonal tuning systems. Her works include Tritriadic Chimes, a sound installation for LA MicroFest, Hidden Sidetracks, a composition for custom-made instruments premiered by Ensemble Offspring at Sydney Opera House, and a project to build microtonal flutes using 3D printing. She has worked on theatre collaborations which have been presented nationally and internationally, including Yasukichi Murakami: Through a Distant Lens, Lost in Shanghai, and The Story of Chi. She performs with microtonal ensemble Clocks and Clouds, and her book Microtonality and the Tuning Systems of Erv Wilson is published by Routledge.

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