On Wednesday 31st January we celebrated our musicians with a full day of performances for the House Music Competition. Focusing on individual singers and instrumentalists the audience enjoyed hearing from our beginner Form 1 pupils, at the start of their musical journeys, to our more experienced Form 6 musicians with their stylish and accomplished playing.
At CPS we celebrate music making at all levels with a ‘music for all’ approach. All pupils are encouraged to take part in the first round and we had a total of 336 entries over the whole school. A total of 114 pupils took part in the final which ran from 8:45am to 4:00pm, comprising of four sections: Strings and Guitar, Vocal, Piano and Percussion, Woodwind and Brass.
The day had an air of celebration and positivity as younger players were cheered on by older pupils who, in turn, inspired them with their technical proficiency and advanced performances.
Thanks to Dr Ward and Mr Scriven for their wonderful accompanying throughout the day as well as our adjudicators from the wider Cranleigh Music Team.
Strings and Guitar Class: Mr Weaver and Mr Robinson
Vocal Class: Dr Thomas
Piano and Percussion: Dr Ward and Mr Robinson
Woodwind and Brass: Mr Eaglestone
Congratulations to the winners of each section!
Strings & Guitar Performance
Lower School Strings: Avie M (Violin)
Middle School Strings: William M (Cello)
Upper School Strings: Alexandra O (Violin)
Lower School Guitars: Connie
Middle School Guitars: Freddy N
Senior Guitars: Balthazar P
Vocal Performance
Lower School: Tombi W
Middle School: Eleanor P
Form 5: Thomas U/Hattie B
Form 6: Chloe G
Percussion & Piano Performance
Lower School Piano: Max P
Middle School Piano: Dash A / William M
Upper School Piano: Josh G
Junior Percussion: Livs W (Drums)
Senior Percussion: Josh F (Drums)
Woodwind & Brass Performance
Lower School: Olivia S (Flute)
Form 3: Harvey P-N (Saxophone)
Form 4: Laura L (Flute)
Upper School: Josh G (Saxophone)
Von Spreckelsen Award
George S
This event was part of the whole school house competitions. With each entry earning a point, and extras for finalists and winners, it was a very close competition but the overall results were as follows:
1st Place: Diamonds
2nd Place: Spades
3rd Place: Clubs
4th Place: Hearts
There is no doubt that Music at CPS is absolutely thriving. Thanks to all involved for such a wonderful day of music making!
