to UVic flutist Thomas Bauer! I just received news that Christie Reside, this years adjudicator for GVPAF (Greater Victoria Performing ARts Festival) has nominated Thomas to attend the Provincial Festival as the Woodwinds Senior competitor! The Provincial Festival is in Powell River this year from May 26th to 30th.

This designation also carries with it an ‘Outstanding Senior Performer’ award of $150.00 donated by the BC Registered Music Teachers’ Association – Victoria Branch, in memory of Elise LeGresley. Ms. Reside also selected Thomas for the Promising Flute Player Award of $50.00 donated by Bee Gilbert, and the Technicolour Ensemble received the Most Promising Ensemble Award of $100.00 – donor anonymous (to be split evenly among the four performers).

As well, Thomas has been invited to play the 4th movement of the Prokofiev Sonata at the Brass, Classical Guitar, Composition and Woodwinds Honours Concert April 30th at 7:00 pm, held in the Philip T Young Hall at UVic.

I know all of you will join me in congratulating Thomas on this wonderful achievement!