Ballyclare Festival Success

In March this year the music department was hive of activity as we were preparing for our local music festival. We had a vast number of pupils entered in many different classes including solos, ensembles, orchestra and choir.  We had a very successful week of competing and brought home 8 trophies.  The adjudicator was very impressed with the variety music performed and number of pupils who entered.  He wrote many encouraging comments about out performances but also areas for improvement.  We would like to say congratulations to all the pupils who took part in the festival.  Regardless of where you were placed everyone performed well and we are all very proud of your achievements.  We would also like to thank the organising committee of the festival for their hard work throughout the week and the cups of tea that kept us teachers going.  Below is a list of the results.

 

1^st Place                Lucy Esdale                        Brass Solo 16-18 Years

1^st Place               Brass Ensemble

3^rd Place               John Watson                      Woodwind Solo 12-15 Years

1^st Place                Molly McAdam                  Woodwind Solo 16-18 Years

3^rd Place               Lauren Mitchell                Woodwind Solo 16-18 Years

1^st Place                Clarinet Ensemble

Joint 2^nd Place    Flute Ensemble

Joint 2^nd Place    Wind Band

1^st Place                Lauren Fittis                     Vocal Solo 16-18 Years

2^nd Place              Molly McAdam                 Vocal Solo 16-18 Years

1^st Place               Chloe Gilmore                   Vocal Duet

3^rd Place              Lauren Ferguson              String Solo 12-15 Years

1^st Place               Orchestra

1^st Place                Choir