County’s musical talents celebrated at annual music festival
County’s musical talents celebrated at annual music festival
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Pembrokeshire Music Service welcomed pupils from across the county to share their musical talents with a delighted audience at the Primary Valero Music Festival.
The overall winner of the festival, held at Ysgol Caer Elen on March 22nd, was Ysgol Bro Penfro pupil Wolfgang Evans on the piano, with his rendition of “Jackson Street Blues” by Martha Mier.
Wolfgang was also winner of the Open Brass class, performing “Rondino” by Allan Street on trumpet.
In the morning the children performed in the Open Classes and in the afternoon the audience enjoyed the Spotlight Concert that featured performances winners:
Open woodwind – Saxophonist Autumn Sheppard, Coastlands, who played “Bye Bye Blackbird by Ray Henderson
Open Strings – violinist Denisa Rusu, Saundersfoot School, who played “Gavotte” by Couperin.
Open Drums – Ifan Murphy, Ysgol Caer Elen, who played “Are You Gonna Go My Way.”
Saundersfoot CP School’s orchestra won the Ensemble category but sadly could not perform in the afternoon due to a variety of commitments. Earlier in the day they performed “Drive Time” by Jock McKenzie.
Head of Pembrokeshire Music Service Philippa Roberts said: “Congratulations to our dedicated primary pupils for their wonderful performances at the music festival. Their hard work and dedication shone through in a truly inclusive and supportive atmosphere, where every child was celebrated.
“It was a fantastic showcase of music and teamwork supported by dedicated tutors, parents and carers.”
Karin Jenkins, who adjudicated the strings classes, echoed Philippa’s sentiments, and added: “How amazing today’s music festival was for Pembrokeshire’s primary pupils. It was a fantastic opportunity to immerse ourselves in musical talent and I loved every moment. Everyone seemed to be having such a great time performing, and their energy was fantastic.”
Pembrokeshire Music Service Primary Valero Music Festival 2025 Results:
County’s musical talents celebrated at annual music festival
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