Each group played in a variety of ensembles, including trios, quartets and quintets and our Dio students all performed magnificently.

Those involved were:

• Amanda Yu

• Wendy Chen

• Madeleine Christiansen

• Angel Tao

• Eve Lu

• Ella Zhang

• Zi Xuan Wang

• Verity Jin

At the Auckland finals, of the 12 awards presented, Dio students, in a variety of groups, took home six awards.

• Junior Award – Debussy Trio (Angel Tao and Ella Zhang)

• SIC String Award – Ruzena String Quartet (Eve Lu, Angel Tao, Verity Jin)

• NZ Composer Award – Camryn Nel (teacher at Dio) with Percussion Quartet

• Adjudicators Award – Chiron Trio (Ella Zhang)

• Highly Commended Award – Debussy Trio (Angel Tao and Ella Zhang)

• Highly Commended Award – Chiron Trio (Ella Zhang)

Congratulations to all students involved.