Jul 1, 2024
The IRMTNZ Council is delighted to advise that Dr Jian Liu and Debbie Rawson have kindly accepted our invitation to become Fellows of the Institute (Hon FIRMTNZ).
Head of Piano Studies at Te Kōkī New Zealand School of Music (NZSM), Jian is known to our members as a masterclass tutor, adjudicator and accomplished pianist. Together with bass trombonist Shannon Pittaway, Jian performed a memorable concert at our recent national Conference, ‘Ignite!’.
A former tutor at NZSM, clarinetist and saxophonist Debbie is a member of several ensembles, including The Kugels who entertained us brilliantly at the ‘Ignite!’ Conference dinner. Debbie also gave a masterclass at ‘Ignite!’.
Both Jian and Debbie reside in Wellington.
Honorary Fellowship of the Institute is by invitation of our Council. Our other current Hon FIRMNTZ are:
Gillian Ansell MNZM, Wellington
Katherine Austin, Auckland