I was privileged to be able to attend the Brent Primary School Choir of the Year final at Chalkhill Primary School yesterday.
The Mount Stewart Choir celebrate their win
The six schools present had been narrowed down from an initial entry of 30 schools and at the outset were told by Brent Music Service that they were all winners for having got so far in the competition.
The singing was of an extremely high standard with, as one would expect in Brent, from a diverse range of cultures and in many styles, featuring some hugely confident soloists, 3 part harmony, a capella and in one showing stopping performance a boy's improvisation against the background of his choir's performance.
The result was 3rd Place: The Bluebirds Chalkhill Primary School. 2nd Place: St Robert Southwell Primary School Choir; and the winners were Mount Stewart Junior School Choir.
The other finalists were Princess Frederica Primary, St Mary Magdalene, and Anson Primary.
Brent Music Service said:
As Brent schools face budget cuts I hope that governing bodies will continue to buy into the Brent Music Service. They provide a much needed extra creative dimension to the curriculum and with their London and nationwide links a route to a lifetime's enjoyment of musical performance and perhaps even a professional career.
Further information (including later video of perfoamnces) on the Brent Music Service Facebook page HERE
The other finalists were Princess Frederica Primary, St Mary Magdalene, and Anson Primary.
Brent Music Service said:
The standard of performances was inspirational and we look forward to welcoming all these talented young singers to join the BMS choirs!I was impressed by the respect BMS gave the children when providing feedback on their performance. Rather than just giving them a pat on the head they provided detailed professional feedback on both the strengths of their performance and areas which need working on to reach a higher standard.
Congratulations to every single singer at today's competition - you and your school should be extremely proud of you all!
As Brent schools face budget cuts I hope that governing bodies will continue to buy into the Brent Music Service. They provide a much needed extra creative dimension to the curriculum and with their London and nationwide links a route to a lifetime's enjoyment of musical performance and perhaps even a professional career.
Further information (including later video of perfoamnces) on the Brent Music Service Facebook page HERE
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