Over 40 soloists and 6 ensembles took part in Ballyclare Music Festival. An array of silverware was brought back to the school and a special assembly was held to recognise the achievements of the music students.
Three first places, 6 second places and 6 third places were awarded in the various solo classes while the schools Brass Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Wind Band, String Ensemble and Orchestra swept the boards winning cups in all their categories. Daniel Kerr, one of our Year 13 students, won the Performance of the Festival.
Mr Jonathan Rea, the adjudicator, was particularly helpful in his comments and pupils will take on board the suggestions he has made to help improve their performances even more.
We would like to thank the festival committee for organising the festival, giving pupils the opportunity to perform outside school and in our own community. We look forward to next year’s festival.
Overview of results
Brass Solo 12-15
Natalie Mateer 1st Place
David Bell 2nd Place
Emily Campbell 3rd Place
Woodwind Solo 12-15
John Watson Joint 2nd Place
Sophie Coiley Joint 2nd Place
Sarah Halligan Joint 3rd Place
Olivia Smith Joint 3rd Place
Woodwind Solo 16-18
Aimee Gilmour 3rd Place
Vocal Solo 12-15
Lauren McKinty 1st Place
Vocal Solo 16-18
Daniel Kerr 2nd Place
Song from a show
Daniel Kerr 1st Place
Lauren Fittis 2nd Place
Piano Solo 12-15
Emily Campbell 2nd Place
String Solo 12-15
Louise Moore 3rd Place
Zara-Jayne Strange 3rd Place
Woodwind Ensemble 1st Place
Wind Band 1st Place
String Ensemble 1st Place
Brass Ensemble 1st Place
Orchestra 1st Place
Winner of the Overall Performance of the Festival was Daniel Kerr.
