We are thrilled to share the highlights of our recent Primary Music Eisteddfod, a celebration of the diverse musical talents within our school community. This year’s event showcased a remarkable variety of performances, each one a testament to the hard work and dedication of our young musicians.

The Eisteddfod featured a wide array of instruments, allowing students to express their musical abilities and passion. The pianists captivated the audience with their lovely melodies and emotive playing. The flautists brought a touch of elegance with their sweet, melodious tone, and the guitarist, drummer and clarinettist all added a lively and rhythmic flavour to the event. Our vocalists delivered powerful and heartfelt performances, each song telling its own unique story.

We were honoured to have Dr. Visser Liebenberg as our adjudicator this year. Dr. Liebenberg's insightful comments and constructive feedback were invaluable to our young performers, providing them with guidance and encouragement to further develop their musical skills. His expertise and passion for music greatly enriched the experience for everyone involved. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Liebenberg for his time and dedication.

Congratulations to our category winners:

• Year 1-2 Piano and Vocal: Mia took first place with a stellar performance, followed by Olivia in second place.
• Year 3-4 Piano: Stephanie won first place with her impressive playing, and Olivia followed closely with second place.
• Year 3-4 Violin: Matilda claimed first place with her precise and emotive performance.
• Vocal Group A: Liliana sang a ripper of a song in Flight Song, captivating everyone with her powerful voice.
• Piano and Vocal: Cindy and Tayah wowed the audience by showcasing their versatility with performances on two different instruments.
• Year 4-6 Instrumental: Madison produced beautiful tones in the instrumental category, showcasing her mastery of the flute.
• Year 5-6 Piano: Elyssa impressed the judges with her sensitive dynamics, demonstrating exceptional musicality.
• Vocal Group B: Beautiful performances by Isabel and David showcasing outstanding intonation and sensitive expression won them first and second place respectively.
• AMEB Grades 5-8: The audience was treated to a feast of the master composers played by our last three contestants. Matilda took first place, with Sophie and Grace both winning second place. Congratulations girls!

We also extend our gratitude to the parents and tutors who supported our students in their preparation and performances. Your encouragement and support are essential to their growth and success.

Congratulations to all our participants for their exceptional performances. We look forward to seeing how you will continue to grow as musicians and individuals.

Musically yours

Tammy van der Nest
Director of Music PK-12