This recording from the Gannochy Auditorium at Perth Concert Hall, captured on the evening of Monday 16 March as part of the Perform on Perth festival programme. Adjudicated by Tim Ridley, the evening featured an exciting range of performances from talented youth ensembles and school groups across the region. The programme includes the Brass Band (Non-School) class, Intermediate School Wind Bands, a Non-School Wind Band, the Advanced School Orchestra … Read More
Thursday 13 March, ’26 – Pipes (morning)
Young performers from across Perthshire demonstrated their piping, drumming and dancing talents at the recent schools competition. In the Practice Chanter (under 11) class, Lochie Mackinnon of Craigclowan School won the Perth and District Pipe Band Trophy with 75 points, ahead of fellow Craigclowan pupil Seth Gordon. The Bagpipes (March, under 15) event was won by Jack Folan of Perth High School with 85 … Read More
Thursday 12 March, 26 – Gaelic Morning
Young Gaelic speakers from across Perth demonstrated confidence, creativity and enthusiasm when they gathered at the Mission Hall of St Matthew’s Church on Thursday 12 March for a series of Gaelic poetry and reading competitions. The morning session, adjudicated by Gaelic educator Rìona Whyte, featured pupils aged five to twelve performing poems and prepared readings in Gaelic. The event opened with Class … Read More
Wednesday 11th March, 26 – evening
Results Class No. Category Award Competitor Score 436 Burns Poems, aged 18 & over — Irene McFarlane 86.5 434 Burns Poems, aged 13 or 14 Rosebowl presented by Perth Burns Club David Lyon, Strathallan School 81 434 Burns Poems, aged 13 or 14 Rosebowl presented by Perth Burns Club James Paterson, Strathallan School 80 412 Bible Reading, aged 15 to … Read More
Wednesday 11th March, 26 – afternoon
Adjudicators remarks Overall feedback Positive performance points mentioned General advice and observations Results A number of excellent performances were heard across the junior speech classes this afternoon, with strong representation from Strathallan Prep School, Craigclowan School and RDM Primary. Competitors demonstrated confidence, clear diction and strong engagement with their chosen pieces. Class 415 – Verse Speaking Choir (Primary Age) 1st – Strathallan … Read More
Wednesday 11th March, 26 – morning
A lively programme of verse speaking and reading classes took place in the Sanctuary of St Matthew’s Church on Wednesday morning and afternoon, adjudicated by Judey Struth. Pupils from a number of local schools demonstrated confidence and creativity in a wide range of poetry and prose performances. The morning began with a Primary Age Verse Speaking Choir, where Strathallan Preparatory School Year … Read More
Tuesday 10th March, 26 – evening
The evening percussion programme features a series of solo performances by secondary school pupils from Perthshire schools across a range of instruments, including marimba, drum kit, timpani, snare drum, and xylophone. Repertoire ranges from contemporary percussion works and technical studies to arrangements of popular music by bands such as Oasis and The Black Keys, as well as classical pieces like … Read More
Tuesday 10th March, 26 – afternoon
Young musicians demonstrated impressive rhythm and technique during the percussion classes held on Wednesday afternoon at Elim Pentecostal Church, as part of the ongoing music festival. Adjudicator Tim Ridley presided over a varied programme featuring drum kit, snare drum, xylophone and timpani performances from pupils representing schools across Perthshire. The afternoon opened with Class 348: Drum Kit Solo (Level 3), where competitors performed Come As … Read More
Tuesday 10th March, 26 – morning
Young Percussionists Perform at Festival Competition Young percussionists from schools across Perth and Kinross showcased their musical talents today in a lively morning of competition covering drum kit, snare drum, xylophone and timpani classes. The event was adjudicated by respected percussion specialist Tim Ridley, who offered feedback and encouragement to the performers throughout the session. The programme began with the Drum Kit … Read More
Monday 9th March, ’26 – evening
Perth Festival of the Arts – Vocal and Choir Classes Fill St Matthew’s with Music An appreciative audience gathered in the Sanctuary of St Matthew’s Church on Monday evening for a varied programme of vocal and choral competition at the Perth Festival of the Arts. The session was adjudicated by Tara Leiper and showcased a wide range of soloists, duets … Read More