(text from organz.org.nz) The scholarship provides funding for overseas travel that will enable Thomas to receive coaching from leading European players and experience some of the continent's fine organs. This will be arranged by one of the judges, distinguished New Zealand organist Dr Christopher Hainsworth, a former Maxwell Fernie student now resident in the south of France.
In addition, the award will help Thomas with tuition costs for his organ studies with Douglas Mews at the Victoria University School of Music. It also includes work and study with the South Island Organ Company to develop his knowledge of organ building and tonal design.Â
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