One of Newington’s most exciting nights on the Music calendar is the Annual Concerto Competition. Staged over two days, the Concerto Competition sees some of Newington’s brightest soloists battle it out through gruelling and complex pieces which are befitting the standard of a professional concert performer.

Last night, the Junior Concerto Competition was held and quickly became one of the most keenly contested to date. There were 12 performers including five Year 7 boys. All boys should be proud of their efforts especially since the visiting adjudicator, Mr Daniel Herscovitch, said he was unsure of what to expect when he arrived and so was very impressed with the standard and musicality of all performers. The task of deciding on a prize winner was not easy, although in the end the following places were awarded:

1st Place:

Angellos Korsanos (9/FL) – Guitar
Piece: Concierto de Aranjuez mvt II  
Composer –Joaquín Rodrigo
Accompanist – Miss Cathy Davis

2nd Place

Gabriel Haslam (9/KL) – Marimba
Piece:Concertino for Xylophone and Orchestra mvt I
Composer – Toshiro Mayuzumi
Accompanist – Mr Victor Dai

3rd Place

Christian McLoughlin (8/JN) – Marimba
Piece: Concertino for Marimba and Orchestra mvt I
Composer – Paul Creston
Accompanist – Mr Victor Dai