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Congratulations to Abilio Fernandes

NZCF-SOUNZ Choral Composition Competition 2025
1st Prize - Abilio Fernandes, St Patrick's College, Wellington - for 'Autumn Song'


Abilio Fernandes, Year 11, has won the New Zealand Choral Federation-SOUNZ Choral Composition Competition.  This is the first time a student from our College has won the award. The competition awards a prize for the best choral piece composed by a New Zealand secondary school student. The winning entry receives a cash prize of $250. 

Abilio's composition will be presented at The Big Sing Finale gala concert in Dunedin in August. 

Congratulations Abilio!