Notable
Sounz
New Zealand Contestant
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The South
Auckland ensemble of young accordionists Noteable Soundz forms
part of The Lorraine Parnell Accordion Academy. They will represent
New Zealand in the ensemble category of the Coupe Mondiale competition
in August 2009.
Noteable Soundz comprises of five teenagers from South Auckland.
They have been playing together for approximately three years.
Last year, they were invited to play at the annual Accordion Festival
in Tauranga. In March 2009, they performed in Dargaville for Kevin
Friedrich's Showcase receiving standing ovations on both occasions.
Here is a little more information about the players of Noteable
Sounz.
Dan Robinson (14) is the youngest member of the group and
is a year 10 student at Rosehill College. His enthusiasm and passion
for the accordion are evident. Dan enjoys entering competitions,
which he places well in and can often be seen busking locally.
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Brad Williams (15)
Attends Botany Downs Secondary College as a year 11 student studying
for NCEA Level 1. He wants to have a career as a lawyer when he
leaves school. Brad has been placed well in competitions including
attaining first place in the under 15 years & under duet category
of the NZAA (New
Zealand Acordion Association Inc.) competitions. He wishes
to attain a high level of achievement in the Coupe Mondiale and
would love nothing more than to be able to say he did his part
in winning the ensemble section.
Martin Meyer (17)
Is currently studying NCEA Level 3 at Saint Kentigerns College
to which he attained a music scholarship in 2005. As well as accordion,
Martin has also reached Diploma level in piano and is studying
to become a piano teacher. He has placed well in many competitions
with his accordion over the past few years including SAPACs (South
Auckland Performing Arts Competitions) and NZAA (New
Zealand Acordion Association Inc.) respective competitions.
Tamba Young (18)
Is an alumnus of both Alfriston and Kings College. She is currently
a first year law and science student majoring in psychology at
the University of Auckland. Tamba enjoys music on all levels,
especially the feeling of being part of a group which has been
responsible for making some of the most inspiring music ever.
Michelle Chander (20)
Is completing her final year in Early Childhood Education. She
is the only remaining foundation member of Noteable Soundz. This
original group competed in Australia twice where they won their
section.
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