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
Monday 9th March, ’26 – afternoon
Afternoon Session Young singers and choirs took centre stage in the Sanctuary at St Matthew’s Church today (Monday) as the Perth Festival of the Arts hosted a full programme of vocal competitions adjudicated by respected Scottish musician Tara Leiper. The afternoon session opened with youth choir classes featuring the Julie Young Choir, conducted by Gemma Farren, performing across three age categories. In … Read More
Monday 9th March, ’26 – morning
Morning session The opening morning of school choir classes at the 102nd Perthshire Music Festival featured a range of enthusiastic performances from local schools. Adjudicator Tara Leiper praised the singers for their clear diction, good ensemble work and the musical contrast shown across the programmes. In Class 066 (City Primary Schools up to 12 years), the Craigclowan Concert Choir, conducted by Karol Fitzpatrick, performed Flash, Bang, Wallop! by … Read More
Out now – our 2026 Syllabus
Perform in Perth is delighted to announce that its 2026 Syllabus is now available to download free of charge from the official website. The syllabus outlines the full programme of competitive classes across music, speech, drama, and dance, providing performers of all ages with the opportunity to showcase their talents at one of Scotland’s most respected festivals. To encourage early entries, Perform in Perth … Read More
Day 12 – Final Night – Larg and Premiere Competitions
Congratulations to Perform in Perth’s 2025 competitors who won a place to place in our Larg and Premier Competitions. The Perform in Perth Larg Competition, showcasing the winners of the Advanced Solo Classes, was strongly contested at St Leonard’s-in-the-Fields Church, Perth, on Saturday 22nd March 2025. The evening featured a remarkable display of musical excellence, with talented young musicians representing schools from … Read More
Day 12 Final Night Competitions
On Saturday, 22nd March, the stage was set for an unforgettable night as the winners of the Advanced and Open music classes—all Honours Award recipients—returned to compete for the Festival’s Larg and Premier Awards. The evening began with the Silver and Gold Medal competitions for singing, showcasing incredible vocal talent. Then, 11 outstanding young musicians delivered breathtaking performances in a fiercely competitive battle for the Larg & Sons … Read More
Day 12 – Piano (morning)
Catch the recording of a special webcast featuring Perform in Perth’s most popular piano competitions! 🌟 A packed hall at St Leonard’s-in-the-Fields Church, Perth, witnessed incredible performances as these talented young musicians showcased their dynamics, fingering, tempo, and artistry on stage. 🎼✨ 📺 Watch now and experience the magic! #PerformInPerth #PianoCompetition #YoungMusicians #LiveMusic #PerthScotland #ClassicalMusic
Day 11 – Open and Advanced Strings (evening)
Missed the magic live? Catch the Open and Advanced String Classes in our latest webcast recording! 🎥🎶 The evening begins with a burst of energy as the 19th Perth Rainbow lights up the stage in the Action Songs Group, but then the mood shifts… 🎭 The Festival’s finest violinists, violists, and cellists take centre stage, performing in front of adjudicator Fiona McLean-Buechel. The standard is very … Read More
