In March Encore Music Service held the annual Herefordshire Performing Arts Festival at venues throughout Hereford, a fantastic opportunity for anyone in Herefordshire to perform music, drama and dance in non-competitive and competitive classes and get feedback. As a school St Mary’s entered a number of classes - our pupils gave some outstanding performances and achieved very high scores over the week. A summary of results is below, well done everyone!

 

Becca - Gold in Woodwind grade 2

Rhodri - Gold in Woodwind grade 5

Niamh - Gold in Woodwind grade 7

Gabriel - Gold in Intermediate recorder

Emily & Rhodri - Gold in Intermediate woodwind duet

Jessica & Niamh - Gold in Advanced woodwind duet

Noah - Gold in Vocal Solo boys

Bea - Gold in Songs from Shows & Films girls

Isaac - Gold in Strings Grade 3

Noah - Gold in Piano Grade 5

Annie - Gold in Brass Grade 5

Bea - Gold in Rock and Pop singing

Ralph - Gold in Guitar solo

Fran - Gold in Ballet Solo for years 11&12

 

Esther - Silver in prepared reading for years 8&9

Esther - Silver in sightreading for years 8&9

Noah - Silver in Songs from Shows & Films girls

Annie - Silver in Songs from Shows & Films girls

Francy - Silver in Strings pre-grade 1

 

St Mary’s Choir - Bronze in Secondary School choir category

Esther - Bronze in Songs from Shows & Films girls

Senesa - Bronze in Rock and Pop singing

Ralph’s band (Fire Extinguisher!) - Bronze in Rock/Pop Bands