Schools from around the Waikato/Bay of Plenty and as far afield as New Plymouth gathered at Waikato University to compete in a Music Festival that is adjudicated by specialists in different musical styles represented at the competition.
Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards are given to the groups based on their performances and in addition, the ensembles that perform at an “outstanding” level are also allocated Merit awards.
This year five of the College Music groups,
The Symphonic band,
Big Band,
Percussion Ensemble
& Sax Combo
Received Gold Awards
The Guitar Ensemble gained a Silver Award.
The Big Band, Sax Combo, Guitar Ensemble and Symphonic Band also won Merit awards in their classes.
Congratulations to all of those students who were involved in the competition and special thanks Mr Mason and Ms Geor for all their hours of work with the groups.
We wish the Symphonic Band all the very best as they move on to represent the College at the National Finals next month.
Luminosa Armonia Spectacular Success
Our Luminosa Armonia Chorale had the most spectacular success in their entry into the Sydney Music Festival.
They performed in competition with groups from throughout Oceania and were the chorale that gained the TOP grade in the choral section, got gold and were asked to do the command performance in Sydney Town Hall!!!
Only one other gold was awarded for the competition, to a group from Singapore. This fine group of talented singers deserve all the recognition and success they gained at this international level.
