2010 SAPACS ADJUDICATORS

INSTRUMENTAL Christine Bowie
PIANOFORTE Kim Naden
VOCAL Lesley Graham
SPEECH AND DRAMA Lindsay Nash
DANCING
BALLET Gailene Foster
TAP & MODERN Carol-Ann Moynihan and Maxene Jeffares-Greer
HIGHLAND & NATIONAL To be advised
Official Vocal Accompanist Kay Shacklock

LESLEY GRAHAM (Vocal)
Lesley is a regular performer in oratorio, opera and ensemble works in Wellington and around New Zealand. Having a special interest in New Zealand vocal music, she premiered the leading roles in two New Zealand operas, 'Waituhi' and 'Tanz der Schwane’, both by Ross Harris and Witi Ihimaera, and has had many works composed for her. Lesley was invited to give a recital in Japan in October 2009 and will be playing the role of Rosalinda in Die Fledermaus for the Wellington Gilbert & Sullivan Light Opera Company in 2010. She has a busy singing studio with 40 - 45 students and provides performing opportunities whenever possible. Lesley formed Boutique Opera in 2002 and to date has produced 5 major productions for her students. She is a Past President of NEWZATS (NZ Association of Teachers of Singing) and is currently on the National Committee of the New Zealand Opera Society. She also adjudicates for vocal competitions throughout the country.

KIM NADEN ARCM (Hons) LRAM (London) AIRMT (Pianoforte)
After being awarded a scholarship at eighteen, Kim Naden left his hometown of Auckland to study at the Royal College of Music in London, majoring in performance and piano accompaniment. After four years of study and a successful career performing throughout England and teaching, he became repetiteur for the Royal Ballet School and worked with many Artists and Teachers from the Royal Ballet Company. Since his return home to Auckland, Kim has set up a large teaching practice and is demand as an accompanist and adjudicator in many NZ Arts festivals. He has lectured for the Institute of Registered Music Teachers (IRMT) as well as tutoring in Teaching Workshops and was asked to give a performance of 20th Century piano music for their 2002 Conference.

CHRISTINE BOWIE (Instrumental)
Born in Takapuna, Christine started learning piano and violin at a young age. At the age of 13, she took up the viola, continuing on all three instruments until deciding to specialize on viola when she went to Auckland University at age 16. Continuing her studies at the Conservatorium of Sydney, she gained her Bachelor of Music (performance). While in Sydney, Christine participated in the first Pacific Music Festival in Sapporo, Japan and in 1990 she was a prize winner in the Christchurch Concerto Competition. In 1992 she auditioned for the Conservatoire National Superieur de Musique in Paris where she entered in first place and studied under Bruno Pasquier. In 1994 she was TVNZ Young Achiever. While in Paris, Christine worked at Ircam and with the contemporary music ensembles Court-Circuit (Paris) and Ensemble Contrechamps (Geneva). Since returning to New Zealand, Christine has worked as casual viola in the NZSO, and has been a member of the Auckland Philharmonia since 2000. With a keen interest in chamber music, she regularly performs around the country and has been part of two Chamber Music New Zealand regional tours with the Giverny Trio and Goldfingers Quartet. Christine has taught viola at Auckland and Waikato Universities.

LINDSAY NASH MA (Hons), Dip Tch, LTCL, RTSCA, ANZDA (accred) (Speech & Drama)
Lindsay has been performing on stage for about 60 years, since his first appearance with sword, shield and crown reciting “If I were King”. Since then he has directed, examined, tutored and adjudicated widely, including the Young Performer of the Year 1999 finals. His recent productions include Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors”, Robert Hewett’s “Gulls”, Bruce Mason’s “The End of the Golden Weather” and “A Month of Sundays” by Bob Narby. In 2004, the SCA awarded him the Meredith Caisley trophy for Public Relations, and in 2006 made him an Honorary Life Member. He’s also a Life Member of Titirangi Theatre and an examiner for Speech New Zealand. Lindsay has interests in jazz and classical music, sport, poetry writing and choir conducting. Recent exploits include abseiling down the Hunua falls, flying a helicopter, climbing the Abbey stairs on Mont St Michel, and walking the Routeburne Track.

GAILENE FOSTER AMTDI AMNZADT (Ballet)
Gailene is an experienced teacher, adjudicator, and examiner of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop and Character, and is registered with TDI (Theatrical Dance International) and NZADT (NZ Association of Dance Teachers). She has run her own dance school in Te Awamutu for 25 years and has attended competitions on a regular basis with her youngest daughter and students competing. Gailene trained with the BBO (British Ballet Organization) in Ballet and Tap through to advanced level and completed Jazz with the New Zealand Association of Modern Dance.

MAXENE JEFFFARES-GREER BEd, Dip Tchg. AISTD Dip. RAD Tchg Cert and Dip. (Dist).
Maxene started dancing at the age of 3 with Peter Gray and then Gwenda Britten. After passing all of her dance exams in Ballet, Tap and Jazz at 15 Maxene was awarded a scholarship to attend Brisbane Dance Centre full time. Maxene then went on to dance professionally in Australia and Japan. She has run her own dance school 'Maximum Dance Zone' for 17 years now in Palmerston North. Maxene enjoys teaching dance and choreographing community events.

CAROL-ANN MOYNIHAN (Tap & Modern)
Carol-Ann has been teaching in Upper Hutt for many years and has had a high success rate with pupils in Ballet, Tap & Jazz exams and competitions. The last ten years she has focused mainly on choreography for tap pupils for competitive work. Carol-Ann has pupils from the South and Upper North Island including two winners of the NZ Young Performer Awards. Many others have reached the finals. Tap dancing her passion! She feels very fortunate that she was born with a gift for rhythm and music. Carol-Ann has five grandchildren who she spends as much time as she can with. She enjoys gardening, walking her dog, the cafe scene and life in general.