An array of musical talent was evident in the Classical Music section of this year's Fermanagh Feis, which once again took place in St. Fanchea’s College. The section was due to run from Monday, March 9 till Friday, March 13 but, unfortunately, with a heavy heart, the organisers took the decision on the morning of Thursday, March 12 to cancel the rest of the Feis due to the outbreak of the coronavirus.

The adjudicator for this year's Classical Music section was Gillian McCutcheon, a talented musician and performer who is in much demand as a teacher, examiner and adjudicator. She has adjudicated at festivals throughout Ireland and the UK and came straight from adjudicating at the NI Young Musician of the Year to the Classical Music section of the Feis. She called the Feis, the 'friendly festival'. While the standard of musical performance was consistently high with some exceptional performances from young vocalists and musicians, she was particularly impressed by the support the competitors gave to one another and the warmth of the audience towards every young performer.

The Section Secretary, Ann Allen, would like to thank the Acting Principals and Caretaker of St. Fanchea’s for the use of their premises and their efforts in ensuring that the event ran smoothly. "The accompanists, David Robertson and Jonathan Beatty’s professionalism and patience coaxed fine performances from nervous competitors – they too deserve our thanks. Finally, a big thank you to the many parents, teachers and private tutors who support and encourage the competitors to participate," said Ann.

Classical Music Results

Vocal Solos

P1 Girls - 1, Aoife McDermott; 2, Lacey Crawford and Laura Hughes; 3, Keela Maguire

P1 Boys - 1, Murray Collins; 2, Ollie Elliott and Isaac Hatton; 3, James Dolan

P2 Boys - 1, Edvard Axente; 2, Finbar Gibson and Cormac McGrath; 3, Charlie McCann

P5 Girls - 1, Pola Pucztarski; 2, Niamh McGovern and Emily Creevy; 3, Robin Bailie

P5 Boys - 1, Peter Elliott; 2, Isaac Mathers and Oisin Gunn

KS3 Classical Song - 1, Maria Toal; 2, Finn Maguire and April McGuigan; 3, Maddison Blaire

KS3 Song from the Shows - 1, Maria Toal; 2, Harry Parkinson and James Morrison,

3, Keri Elliott and Finn Maguire

KS3 Contemporary Song - 1, Keri Elliott; 2, Maria Toal; 3, Lara Horn and Paraic McHugh

Best Overall Vocalist KS3 The Watergate Cup - Maria Toal

KS4 Classical Song - 1, Lucy Toal; 2, Kate McGarry and Ryan Gilleece; 3, Erin Evans

KS4 Song from the Shows - 1, Alex Kerr; 2, Erin Evans; 3, Ryan Gilleece

KS4 Contemporary Song - 1, Erin Evans; 2, Edeline Andrich; 3, Joel Quigley

Best Overall Vocalist KS4 The Lough Erne Cup - Kate McGarry

Year 13/14 Classical Song - 1, Erin Brown; 2, Aoife Farrell; 3, Abbey Blake

Year 13/14 Song from the Shows - 1, Erin Brown; 2, Jill Corr and Jessica Murray; 3, Sarah Elliot

Year 13/14 Contemporary Song - 1, Hamish Allen; 2, Jessica Murray; 3, Erin Brown

Best Overall Vocalist Year 13/14 The Feis Cup - Erin Brown

KS3 Vocal Ensembles - 1, Finn Maguire and James Morrison; 2, Maria Toal, Katie Harron and Eimear Ingram

KS4 Vocal Ensembles - 1, Anna, Lucy and Maria Toal; 2, Erin Evans and Charlotte McGuigan

Year 13/14 Vocal Ensembles - 1, Jill Kerr and Erin Brown; 2, St. Michael’s College Senior Vocal Ensemble

Young Singer of the Year - Alex Kerr

Primary Choral Singing

Small Primary School Choirs The Frank Lunny Cup - 1, Tattygar PS; 2, Derrygonnelly PS and Aghadrumsee PS

Medium Primary School Choirs TA Mercer Cup - 1, Jones Memorial

Large Primary School Choirs The Crowe’s Nest Cup - 1, Holy Trinity

Post Primary Choral Singing

Junior Choirs The Joan Trimble Memorial Trophy - 1, Mount Lourdes Junior Choir; 2, Enniskillen Royal Grammar School Junior Choir

Senior Choirs Fermanagh Herald Cup - 1, Enniskillen Royal Grammar School Senior Choir

Instrumental Classes

Pianoforte Beginners - 1, Dearbhla Clawson; 2, Caitlin Kelly and Sean McAleer; 3, Aisling Malanaphy and Patrick Toal

Pianoforte Grade 3/4 - 1, Luca Whittaker; 2, Ronan Houston; 3, Mary Malanaphy

Pianoforte Grade 5/6 - 1, Leah Irwin; 2, Maria Toal; 3, Anna Toal/Elisha Gallagher

Pianoforte Grade 7/8 - 1, Lucy Toal; 2, Calum Smith and Harry Rees

 

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