A total of 70 pupils performed in the various string prizes and non-competitive class at this year’s String Prizes. This was a fantastic number and each student performed with confidence and projection.
Over the two wonderful days of music making, we heard so many genres of music on different stringed instruments, such as Chopin’s Cello Sonata, virtuosic violin pieces by Sarasate, Handel harp concertos and even a soothing rendition of Ain't No Sunshine on the guitar.
Our adjudicator this year was cellist, conductor and previous Director of Music at Chetham’s School of Music, Stephen Threlfall. He had this to say after all the classes were over:
“A little note to say thank you and to send my fulsome congratulations to all the musicians who played to me throughout two memorable and thoroughly rewarding days adjudicating the CLC string prizes.
“It was particularly gratifying to witness the guidance and support that is clearly being given by all the string staff and accompanists. It was with no small amount of pride to witness the cycle of musical encouragement being delivered from generation to generation.
“I was particularly impressed by each student’s musicianship and composure and, given their busy daily lives, the high standard of playing across the board, demonstrating such potential for the future.
To round off my visit I had opportunity to hear music performed by the String Serenaders; the perfect finale to my visit.”
A huge thank you also to our fantastic accompanists, Mr Jones, Mr Lloyd, Mr Stockton and Mrs Brown, and to all our brilliant visiting string instrumental teachers for preparing each of their pupils so well.
The results are as follows:
Lock Cello Prize: | Hannah LC3 (Year 9) |
Olive Woodington Cello Prize: | Nicole SFC1 (Year 12) |
Junior String Open Cup: | Janice UC4 (Year 10) - Harp |
Williams Viola Prize: | Miette UC4 (Year 10) |
Dominic Hawley LC1-LC2 String Prize:
| Nerissa LC1 (Year 7) - Harp Lily LC2 (Year 8) - Double Bass |
Solo String Prize:
| Julie UC4 (Year 10) - Violin Vanessa SFC2 (Year 13) -Violin |
Guitar Prize: | Aerin SFC1 (Year 12) |
Harp Prize: | Janice UC4 (Year 10) |
Senior String Open Cup: | Alexandra UC5 (Year 11) - Violin |
Salisbury Violin Prize: | Natalie LC3 (Year 9) |
Greenop Violin Medal: | Julie UC4 (Year 10) |
Advanced String Cup: | Pearl UC4 (Year 10) - Harp |
Congratulations to all!
Mr Bailey, Head of Strings
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