MUSIC FESTIVAL

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXIV, Issue 93, 3 April 1934, Page 10

MUSIC FESTIVAL

NAPIER COMPETITIONS High Standard of Work JUDGES’ AWARDS Public interest was well spread between the four sections into which the Napier competitions festival was divided on Saturday morning, afternoon and evening,, and again at yesterday’s sessions. The judges commented favourably on the high standard attained. Following are further awards:— INSTRUMENTAL Piano, under 14.—Miss 11. Sanders (Hastings), 1-11 points, 1; Miss S Munro (Gisborne). 13(1 points, 2. Piano, under 10.—Miss E. Fitzwater (Napier), 151 points, 1; Miss 11. Beckett (Hastings), 145 points, 2. The judge, Mr H. Barry Coney, said tho section was a poor one, in which tho competitors seemed to have the wrong conception of Debussy’s “En Bateau.” It should, he commented, be a picture of delicate pastel colours, but tho majority made it a futuristic canvas and laboured the theme. Trio for two violins and piano, own selection—Misses E. Aislabie, M. Mullany and M Cattanach (Napier), 18-1 points, 1; Misses E. and A. Aislabie and It. Rosewarne (Napier), 182 points, I DANCING Character dance, under 7 years.— Miss R. McLean (Napier), 77 points, 1; Miss M. Paulding (Marton Junction), 76 points, 2; Miss P. Full (Wellington) and Miss L. Larsen (Wellington) v.h.c. Miss Madeline Vyner, the judge, said she was pleased to see few of the small performers indulging in stage tricks. “The dancing of small children should be the playing of a game, rather than a playing to the audience,’’ she commented. “They should dance because they like it, and not have fixed smiles. This class included many promising, natural children, though one or two were inclined to resort to stage (ricks. These should be strongly discouraged.’’ Tap dance, under 14. —Miss P. Over (Marton), 80 points, 1; Miss L. McKeegan (Hastings) and Miss N. Lynch (Napier), 76 points, equal, 2; Miss V. Hayes (Hastings), Miss B. Spiro (Napier), Miss J. O'Connor (Wellington), Miss P. Armer (Napier), h.c.

The judge said she disliked the “cabaret’’ characterisations of some of these young performars. Naturalness in express'on and not “fixed grins,’’ should be encouraged, she added. Tap dance, 14 and over—Miss M. Penman (Wellington), 75 points, 1; Miss A. McKoegan (Hastings), 74 points, 2; Miss A. Moody (Napier) and Miss R. Malcolm (Napier), h.c. Operatic dance, 14 and over.—Miss P. Black (Napier), 78 points, 1; Miss M. Penman (Wellington), 75 points, 2; Miss M. Jones (Napier) h.c. Irish jig, under 14.—Miss Joylene Key (Westshore), 83 points, 1; Miss Joyce Hill (Napier), 82 points, 2; Miss J. Izod (Gisborne). Miss P. Over (Marton), h.c. Irish jig, 14 and over.—Miss M. Penman (Wellington), 82 1; Miss A Moody (Napier), 80 points; Miss B. Bayford (Napier), h.c. Sailors’ hornpipe, under 14.—Miss P. Over (Marton), 85 points, 1; Master Ben Christie (Napier), 84 points, 2; Miss.N. Lynch (Napier), Master G. Harrison (Napier), h.c. Special prize, for competitors under 10: Miss J. Key (Westshore), 81 points. Sailors’ hornpipe, 14 and over. — Miss M. Penman (Wellington), 83 points, 1; Miss D. Ramsay (Napier), 82 points, 2; Miss B. Bayford (Napier), h.c.

Operatic dance, under seven.—Miss L. Larsen (Wellington), 82 points, 1; Miss R. McLean (Napier), 81 points,

Dance duo, under 10. —Miss D. Larsen and Miss C. Caldwell (Wellington), 82 points, 1; Miss B. Burrows and partner (Napier), 81 points, 2; Miss J. Willis and Miss V. Holder (Napier), Misses N. and J. Thear (Hastings) h.c. Group dancing, four or more performers.—Misses M. Jones, B. Aislabie, Spiro and P. Thompson (Napier), 79 points, 1; Miss K. Bartosh’s group (Wellington), 76 points, 2. •

Classic dance. 14 and over.—Miss Peggy Black (Napier), 84 points 1, Miss Heather Mclver (Napier), 81 points 2, Miss M. Penman (Wellington) and Ntiss Madelene Jones (Napier), h.c. Dance duo, 14 and over. —Misses Ray and Yvonne Malcolm (Napier), 78 points 1; Miss Madelene Jones (Napier and partner (Gisborne), 77 points 2 The judge. Miss M. Vyner, said she had no complaints with the dancing yesterday. There was a welcome lack of unnaturalness on the part of the children —a noticeable difference between yesterday and Saturday The general standard of music to the dances was higher in Napier, she considered, than in most places. “There is less of the hackneyed, and more of what one might cal! better and more appropriate music.’’ she added. VOCAL Vocal solo, girls 12 and under 16.— Miss M. Hart (Napier), 174 points, 1; Miss B. Mooney (Napier), 172 points, 2: Miss J. Annan (Napier), Miss D. Ramsay (Napier), and Miss M. Stewart (Hastings) v.'i.e. Vocal solo and accompanist, girls 16 and under 20. —Miss R. Smith (Napier), 193 points: 11 Miss Lola Houghton (Napier), and Misses C. Bolesworth and C. O’Halloran (Napier), 192 points, 2; Miss M. Hayter (Napier), and Miss M. Mortimer (Gisborne), v.h.c. Mr -.1. Barry Coney, the judge, said he was pleased with this class. Generaly speaking, the accompaniments were very good. Song in costume, boy or girl, under 12, own selection.—‘Master R. Annan (Napier), 180 points, I; Miss M. Trower (Pctone), 179 points, 2; Miss It. Sanders (Hastings), Miss I. Pothan (Hastings), Master N. Mahon (Gistorne), Miss V. McCombe (Hastings), 91 points, 2; (Napier). Master George Martell (Gisborne), v.h.c. The judge said he wished there could have b’.en six prizes given in this section. It was apparent that a good deal of thought was given to the costumes and setting The majority of the per formances were very good. Mezzo-soprano solo, own selection — Mrs ft. Mcßeth (Stratford), 184 points, 1: Mrs C. Gannaway (Hawera), 180 > points, 2; Miss E. Parton (Wellington)

and Miss E. Blair (Hastings) v.h.c.; Miss J. McNeill (New Plymouth), Miss J. Glanville (Gisborne), Miss C. Bolesworth (Napier) h.c. Contralto solo, own selection.—Miss J. McGlashau (Hawera), 172 points, 1; Miss I’. Janes (Wellington), 164 points, 2; Miss D. A. Ebbett (Pahiatua) and Miss R. Cook (Gisborne), v.h.c.; Miss M. Marshall (Hastings) h.c. Song in costume, lady or gentleman, own selection.—Mr R. Trewern (Wei lington), 179 points, 1; Mr C. Corradetti, 171 points, 2. National song, gentlemen. own selection.—Mr K. Macaulay (Wellington), 183 points, 1; Mr R. Trewern (Wellington), 181 points, 2; Mr H. Phipps (Wellington), Mr G. Madigan (Napier), Mr N. Shelton (Feilding), h.c. Vocal duet, two ladies, 16 and under 21, own selection.—Misses S. Robinson and E. Mcßride (Napier), 173 points, 1: Misses V. Bourgeois and M. Havter (Napier), 156 points, 2. National song, ladies, own selection.—Mrs C. Nicholson (Napier). 179 points. 1; Miss Edna Parton (Wellington), 175 points. 2; Mrs C. Gannaway (Hawera) and Mrs R. Mcßeth (Stratford) v.h.c. Operatic s olo. gentlemen— K. Macaulay (Wellington), 185 points 1 ; R. Trewern (‘Wellington), 182 points 2. Operatic solo, ladies.—Miss E. Parton (Wellington). 180 points 1: Miss J. McGlashan (Hawera), 179 points 2. Duet in character, wnder 16. —Belty and Master Borin Spiro (N-'nier). 183 points 1 ; Lorna Larsen and Knth Caldwell. 170 points 2; Valerie McCombe and Tvena Pothan (Hastings) v.h.c. ; Shirley Hutchinson and Master Brian Hasler (Hastings), h.c. ELOCUTIONARY Humorous recital, boy or girl under 12, own selection.-- Master .1. McCarthy (Napier). 93 points, 1; Miss McCombe (Hasatings), 91 points, 2; Miss J. Lewis (Pctone). Master It. Curline (Hastings) and Master It. Annan (Napier) h.c. Musical monologue, boy or girl over 12 and under 16. own selection. Miss M. Hart (Napier . 97 points. 1: Muster R. Burgess (Lower Hutt) 2. Impromptu speech, lady or gei time limit six minutes.—Mr W. Hall (Stratford) 1: Mr L. Spiro 'Napier) 2. Test recital, ladies, own selection. — Miss G. Kerr (Wellington). 93 points. 1; Miss K. Bartosh (Lower Hutt), 92 points, 2; Miss B. Alexander (Napier), h.c.

Recitation, Shakespearean, gentlemen, own selection. —Mr E. Muir (Lower Hutt), 92 points, 1; Mr W. Hall (Stratford), 91 points, 2; Mr K. Macaulay (Wellington), h.c. ■Jest recital, gentlemen, own selection.—Mr E. Muir (Lower Hutt) and Mr R. Cheyne (Wellington), 89 pointe, equal, 1; Mr K. Maccaulay (Wellington), 85 points, 3. Musical monologue, boy or girl under 12, own selection.—Miss J. Lewis (Petone), 98 points, 1; Miss V. McCombe (Hastings), 97 points, 2. Humorous recital, gentlemen, own selection —Mr K. Macaulay (Wellington), 90 points, 1; Mr W. Hall (Stratford), 89 points, 2. Recitation, Shakespearean, ladies.— Miss Gracie Kerr (Wellington), 94 pointe, 1; Miss Kathleen Bartosh (Lower Hutt), 93 points, 2; Miss Iris Bate (Napier), h.c. Humorous recital, ladies. — Miss Gracie Kerr (Wellington), 93 points, 1; Miss Muriel .Mortimer (Gisborne), 92 points, 2; Miss Iris Bate (Napier) and Miss Gwendoline Sisson (Hastings), h.c. Best three humorous stories.—W. Hall (Stratford) 1, Miss Gracie Kerr (Wellington) 2, E. Muir (Lower Hutt), v.h.c. Impromptu debate.—G. Madigan (Napieri and partner 1, L. Spiro and K. Macaulay 2. Character sketch, humorous, gentlemen —R. Cheyne (Wellington) 1, F. Muir (Lower Hutt) 2. Best humorous story, boy or girl under 16.—Master Douglas Lynch (Napier) 1, Master Raymond McNee (Gisborne) 2. Humorous recital, girls 12 and under 16. —Patricia Trower (Wellington), 92 points, 1 ; Marcia Hart (Napier), 91 points, 2. Story without words, boy or girl I under 16.---Pal ru in Trower (Welling- | ton), Lavina McNco (Gisborne) 2.