SPECIAL PROJECTS
Jenny Wollerman UK Research Project  A ground-breaking new support initiative by the Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation is set to reap benefits for young New Zealand singers aiming at successful careers on the world stage. In a departure from its traditional support concept for the singers themselves, the Foundation has taken the innovative step of sending well-known professional opera singer and teacher Jenny Wollerman on a fact finding mission to the UK for 3 months to visit the various schools of music, observe their operations, meet the key people and generally become familiar with the standards required from new students. The focus of the project would be to gain subjective knowledge, about quality and about atmosphere, and (importantly) about reputation and industry ranking (rather than to acquire objective knowledge about entry criteria, scholarships etc much of which are available via the web). On her return to NZ Jenny would share her knowledge and experiences with NZ teachers and their pupils who may be considering furthering their music education with a view to a professional career - through a series of Foundation sponsored seminars and personal contacts. To read information and reports about this project CLICK HERE |
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