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Shepparton youth to shine in first-ever concert

By Monique Preston

Jul 25, 2024

Getting ready for Sunday’s Australian National Piano Awards Associates youth concert were Chris O’Connell, Aditi Xavier and Heather Taylor. Photo by Contributed

The musical talents of Shepparton’s young people will be on display on Sunday at a free concert.

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The Australian National Piano Awards Associates have organised the concert, which will showcase the musical talents of Shepparton’s young musicians.

The students have been gathered from several schools and music teachers in the region, and range in ages from nine to 18 years.

While the majority will be playing piano, there will be some guitarists and possibly even one student playing violin.

Students from all stages of learning will take part.

One of Shepparton’s Australian National Piano Awards Associates, Ngaire Rikys, said the concert was an opportunity for the musicians to do something many of them would not have had the chance to do before.

“It gives them a chance to showcase their talents in front of an audience,” Mrs Rikys said.

While the Australian National Piano Awards Associates have previously held youth classes and mentoring sessions in Shepparton, this will be the first youth concert held by the group.

The concert will also give the youngsters a chance to play on a Steinway piano, and the music performed will cover a wide range, from classical to modern.

The concert will be held at 2pm on Sunday, July 28 at Riverlinks Eastbank in Shepparton.

No bookings are needed; people can just turn up on the day.