4MBS Musica Viva Sid Page Memorial Prize in Chamber Music

The 4MBS Musica Viva Sid Page Memorial Prize in Chamber Music is awarded annually to the music ensemble which gives the most outstanding performance in a competition at the University of Queensland. The prize was established in 1988 in memory of Sidney B. Page, who was Deputy Librarian at UQ from 1966 to 1972 and later Librarian of Griffith University. He was a member of the Music Faculty Board from 1971 until his death in 1987 and a founding member of the Music Broadcasting Society of Queensland Ltd. The prize is maintained from income of a fund established by donations from his family, colleagues and friends. The prize provides money equal to the annual income from the fund, a 4MBS broadcast of the winning performance, and 'Take 3' subscriptions to Musica Viva's Brisbane concert series for up to 4 members of the winning ensemble. This is an annual competition open to music ensembles consisting of up to 8 students enrolled at UQ across all levels of study, from undergraduate through postgraduate research. Eligible applicants are invited to perform at the competition where the student ensemble with the most outstanding performance receives the prize. The application process requires submission of an online form with personal details, performance partners' details, and details of proposed works to be performed. Successful applicants demonstrate creative excellence in chamber music performance. This prize recognizes outstanding musical talent and collaborative performance among UQ music students.