Well done to everyone who took part - we are SO PROUD of you all!

Around 100 out of the 360 pupils from St Mary’s Junior School attended the Basingstoke Music and Arts Festival. Eight of the school’s music groups competed and came back to school on Monday for a hero’s welcome, bringing with them 4 trophies. The adjudicator, composer and music educator Paul Harris was extremely impressed with musical achievements of the school and the high standard of performance.

“Well done – So much excellent work in your school. Quite outstanding” (Paul Harris).

Results (place, marks and classification)

Orchestra – 1^st place (90/100 Outstanding)

Choir – joint 1^st place (90/100 Outstanding)

Brass Band – 1^st place (88/100 Distinction)

String Orchestra – 1^st place (90/100 Outstanding)

Junior Band – 1^st place (88/100 – Distinction)

Double Reed Ensemble – joint 2^nd place (87/100 Distinction)

Clarinet and Sax Choir – joint 2^nd place (87/100 Distinction)

Flute Choir– joint 2^nd place (87/100 Distinction)

TROPHIES – 4 trophies were awarded to St Mary’s in total  for a variety of classifications

Quotes from the adjudicator

Orchestra “Fantastic to see such a large ensemble from one school!”

Orchestra “An excellent performance”

Choir “The opening solo was beautifully delivered” by pupil Mya Byrne

Choir “The part singing was very well controlled”