The very first Francis Holland Young Musician of the Year Competition took place this week.

Music could be heard in all corners of the school and there was a real buzz of energy as girls performed and supported each other.

The competition was divided into categories; strings, woodwind & brass, percussion & guitar, piano and singing and girls took part according to standard. Winners of each round took part in the Grand Final in the afternoon. We were treated to a real mix of repertoire and experience and all performers from the morning heats listened to the finalists.

It was a tough decision for the judging panel, including Mr Sam Queen, FHS singing teacher who left last year to pursue his online singing enterprise.

The final decision of overall winners were:

Young Musician of the Year – Junior Cup

Joint winners: Fiona J & Donga B

Young Musician of the Year – Senior Cup

Scarlett B

We are already looking forward to next year’s competition!