Run in partnership between Berkshire Maestros and Windsor Festival, this competition was open to young singers and pianists from across Berkshire, providing them with an opportunity to showcase their talents alongside others of a similar age.
During the afternoon, performances will also be given by Berkshire Children's Choir (BCC) and Berkshire Young Voices (BYV).
Berkshire Young Musician of the Year: Piano
1PM, Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Panel of Judges chaired by Rustem Hayroudinoff
Categories: 10 years and under, 11 – 14 years, 15 – 18 years
Performances during the adjudication:
| BYV |
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| Aguiar |
Salmo 150 |
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| BCC |
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| Miranda arr Lojeski |
How Far I'll Go |
| Mealor |
I am the Gentle Light |
| Arr Warren, adapt Emerson |
Joyful Joyful |
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| BYV |
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| Coldplay/Glee |
Fix You |
| Johnson |
Awake My Soul and Sing |
Berkshire Young Singer of The Year
3.15PM, Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Panel of Judges chaired by Nick Sears
Accompanist – Andrew McKenna
Categories:
Classical Song
12 years and under, 13 – 15 years, 16 – 18 years
Folk Song
12 years and under, 13 – 15 years, 16 – 18 years
Musical Theatre/Pop Song
12 years and under, 13 – 15 years, 16 – 18 years
Performances during the adjudication:
| BYV |
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| Aguiar |
Salmo 150 |
| Rutter |
A Clare Benediction |
| Farnell |
The April Rainbow |
| Pasek, Paul & Hurwitz arr Althouse |
City of Stars |
| Daly |
The Lake Isle of Innisfree |
| Trad arr McDonald |
Down to the River to Pray |
Established in 2017 following workshops in Primary Schools, BCC is an exciting addition to the Berkshire County Youth Choir family. With a broad repertoire they have already performed across the country and took part in the BBC Ten Pieces Presents Prom.
BYV is an auditioned choir open to boys and girls in school years 7 to 9 who love singing, show positive potential and are looking to receive a high standard of choral training. They have performed all over the country and abroad, as well as appearing on BBC Radio 3.
To find out more about BCC and BYV please contact voice@berkshiremaestros.org.uk