THIS COMPETITION HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED

Since 2009 the NZSM Woodwind programme holds a special competition recital to determine the Woodwind Player of the Year, an initiative of Deborah Rawson, Head of Wind. The annual competition is a showcase of the outstanding talent and achievements of the students on the programme. The prize ($500) is generously sponsored by Vanguard Orchestral.

Past prize winners

• 2016 - Frank Talbot - clarinet
• 2015 - Patrick Richardson - clarinet
• 2013 - Reuben Chin - saxophone
• 2012 - Sam Jones - saxophone
• 2011 - Reuben Chin - saxophone
• 2010 - Kylie Nesbit - bassoon
• 2009 - Hannah Darroch - flute