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‘14 Years Ago’: Award made to Gary Daverne in November 2000by Rob Howard |
The Accordions Worldwide news for the week ending November 24th 2000 included an article about an award made to Gary Daverne, New Zealand’s most prolific and successful composer and arranger of music for the accordion. A highly accomplished pianist, conductor, composer, etc, Gary Daverne’s achievements in music would fill a book, and he is still actively involved as a guest conductor with orchestras and as a musical arranger and composer. Orchestra Conductor Awarded Scroll of Honor – New Zealand Contributed by Heather Masefield Well known New Zealand accordion composer and orchestra conductor Gary Daverne was presented with the prestigious Scroll of Honor by the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand on November 19th by Auckland magician, Jon Zealando. The Event was held at the Aotea Centre in Auckland during a performance by the Auckland Symphony Orchestra (conducted by Gary) before an audience of nearly 2,000 people. The scroll read: “for his dedication and skill in his craft and for bringing the joy of orchestral music to the people. We acknowledge his achievements and salute his professionalism”. Gary has composed and arranged many pieces for solo and group accordion Including ‘Sonatina in G’, ‘Rhapsody for Accordion and Orchestra’, and ‘A Pocket Overture’. |