Highcliffe School hosted the Local Heats for the competition last Wednesday where twenty-three musicians from local schools competed for a range of awards and the chance to advance to the next round of the national competition.   

Congratulations to the following students:       

1st – Izzy (y11) – Ballard School 

2nd – Raffaele (y12) – Highcliffe School 

3rd – Pearl (y10) – Highcliffe School 

Rising Star – Daniel (y7) – Ballard School 

Judges Special Award – Amelia (y8) – Highcliffe School   

The Rotary Young Musician Competition, organised by Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland, provides a platform for young instrumentalists and vocalists to showcase their talent, develop confidence, and receive impartial feedback from experienced adjudicators. The competition welcomes a variety of musical styles, including modern genres, and is open to school-aged amateur musicians.   

Highcliffe School would like to thank the panel of judges for sharing their expertise and encouragement - Fiona Pritchard, Jenny Oulton and Nickie Dixon. 

We would also like to thank David Parsons and the Highcliffe Rotary team for organising such a great opportunity for our students. 

Thank you to all the music teachers who helped prepare our entrants for this event and a thank you to the accompanists who supported on the night – Cheri Wallace, Cynthia Mason and Doug Gould.