Allan William Jones Memorial Scholarship Evening 2008 The Allan William Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1981 to assist students in furthering their accordion and musical studies. The scholarship is named in honour of the late Allan William Jones who to many is fondly thought of as the father of the accordion movement in New Zealand. Each year since Allan William Jones passed away in 1980, the Memorial Scholarship Evening is held. This is the 28th Memorial Event that we have held to support the Scholarships. Each year examination candidates that achieved a high mark in AEB of NZ examinations are invited to apply for the Allan William Jones Memorial Scholarships. These are awarded in 3 categories, Grades 3 & 4, Grades 5 & 6, Grades 7, 8 and Diploma. Previous Recipients. 2008 was important because of the historical significance of the special awards presented. Lionel Reekie, Kevin Friedrich, Marcel Riethmann. Lionel and Marcel are directors of the Music Education Centre, the largest accordion teaching school in New Zealand, who sponsored the venue for this years event. In 1979, Marcel Riethmann and Kevin Friedrich represented New Zealand at the Coupe Mondiale International Accordion Competitions in Cannes, France. This is a picture that was in the major New Zealand newspaper. Left - Scholarship winner Stephanie Panzic being presented the Rosebowl by Accordion Examination Board of New Zealand Chairman Silvio de Pra. Right - Grades 5 & 6 Scholarship winner Abigail Wills. Not pictured as overseas, were travel award recipients Campbell Hill and Grayson Masefield. Kevin Friedrich, President of the Confédération Internationale des Accordéonistes (CIA) IMC – UNESCO, presents the CIA Honored Friend of the Accordion Award to Silvio de Pra in honor of his important contribution to the accordion in New Zealand over many years. Picture left to right - Kevin Friedrich, Silvio de Pra, John Statham (NZAA President), Heather Masefield (AEB Secretary). Christine Adams conducting the Music Makers Accordion Group. The AEBNZ Merit Award was presented to Kevin Friedrich. This annual award is presented to honor the recipients major contribution to the advancement of the accordion movement in New Zealand. Taking advantage of having Kevin Friedrich back in New Zealand, the AEBNZ was able to present the award in person at this 28th Memorial Event. Left to Right - Kevin Friedrich, Silvio de Pra, John Statham. Kevin Friedrich presenting to Marie Jones a special award honoring her years as the Secretary of the New Zealand Accordion Association (NZAA) from 1971 until her retirement for health reasons after a stroke in early 2008. Left to Right - John Statham, Marie Jones, Kevin Friedrich and in the background Maurice Jones Left to Right - Extended family of Marie Jones and officials. EVERY member of the extended family was playing accordion in this concert. Amber Masefield (neice), Maurice Jones (son), Lian Jones (daughter in law), Alanah Jones (neice), John Statham, Marie Jones, Kevin Friedrich, Heather Masefield (daughter), Harley Jones (son). Lionel Reekie conucting the North Shore Accordion Orchestra for the finale of the event.

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