This year, the cello section of the Leamington Competitive Music Festival was absolutely amazing! Freya, in Year 3, Elsie, in Year 6, and I entered and we did brilliantly, coming away with medals and trophies.

The Leamington Competitive Music Festival is a chance for young musicians to develop their performance skills, and to enjoy sharing what they have been practising. It is also a great opportunity for people to perform pieces in preparation for exams.

This was the fourth time that I have entered, and I was awarded first place in both the 11 years and under, The Jenn Grove Memorial Trophy to the most promising player and The Annette Bell Trophy for any piece, Grade 5 or 6. Freya was awarded first place in the Grade 1/2 class and the Soroptomist Cello Cup in her class and Elsie was awarded third place in the Grade 5/6 class.

We would like to thank our teacher, Mrs Wimpenny for all her great lessons and coming to support us on Saturday afternoon.

Alice, Year 6