(2020) Deus Ex Musica - Call For Scores
Winner | String Quartet #2: “Fede”. Winning works to be performed by Carrefour Chamber Music Project in Shreveport, Louisiana in collaboration with Deus Ex Musica as part of their interfaith Sacred Chamber Music Festival. Fede was selected as a work representing a composer of the Catholic faith.
(2020) Indiana State University - Music Now Contest
Winner | String Quartet #2: “Fede”. To be featured in Indiana State University’s Contemporary Music Festival 2020.
(2020) University of New South Wales - Willgoss Ensemble Composition Prize
Joint Winner | Dr Richard Willgoss, and his wife Sue have generously provided support for this prize, offered as a way of supporting and inspiring composers of Ensemble composition of the highest standard, with a focus on creativity and excellence.
The Willgoss Ensemble Composition Prize is aimed at encouraging and promoting the creation of an original work for ensembles, in support of a thriving instrumental and choral program at UNSW Australia as represented by the Music Performance Unit.
Richard’s keen interest in composition and long-held passion for music has resulted in this special one-off Ensemble Composition Prize. This Prize is open to all Australian citizens and permanent residents, of any age and offers an opportunity for the winning composer to have their composition come to life.
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(2019) University of Western Australia 6th Annual "Biology As Art" Competition & Exhibition
Finalist selected from 78 submissions for solo piano “The Moreton Bay Fig”. The work was featured as a sound installation as part of a related exhibition at the Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, Western Australia.
(2019) New York Composers Circle John Eaton Memorial Competition
Runner-up/Honourable Mention for String Quartet #1: "Sfidare".
(2018) Zodiac Festival & Academy Composition Award
Winner for String Quartet #1: "Sfidare". Most outstanding new work of the festival.
(2018) New England Conservatory Travel Award
Travel award to attend Australian Youth Orchestra National Music Camp.
(2017) West Australian Young Achiever Awards
Arts & Fashion Award Semi-Finalist for the state of Western Australia.
(2016) General Sir John Monash Scholarship
Australia’s most prestigious international travel scholarship, competitive across all disciplines for individuals who demonstrate a track record of excellence in their field and proven leadership (value approx. 120,000 AUD).
His Excellency the Honourable Peter Cosgrove, Governor General of Australia
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(2014) Bryant Stokes Matilda Award for Cultural Excellence
Award in recognition of excellence and outstanding achievement in cultural pursuits, competitive across all disciplines University wide.
