Performers record our best ever result at music festival
Our fantastic musicians and singers have recorded our best ever result at the prestigious Oundle Festival of Music and Drama.
Our fantastic musicians and singers have recorded our best ever result at the prestigious Oundle Festival of Music and Drama.
Our students won four categories at the competition last Thursday and also came home with a second and a third place.
CBA Director of Music Clive Wears said: “It was our best ever performance at the competition.
“It was wonderful for our students to perform at the Oundle School Chapel which is a magnificent venue.
“All our musicians and singers worked very hard to get ready for the competition and we are very proud of their success.”
We won School Choirs 18 Years and Under, Junior Jazz Ensemble, Band 18 Years and Under and Band 14 Years and Under and we came second in Instrumental Brass Ensemble and third in Instrumental Ensemble.
Our students’ performances were judged by Michael Shelton who has more than 40 years of professional experience in music. He has worked with Trinity College London, Rockschool, the Guildhall School, Royal Schools of Music and the Clarinet and Saxophone Society of Great Britain.
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Oundle Festival of Music and Drama results
School Choirs 18 Years and Under: CBA Vocalize – 1st place. 86% (Commended)
Junior Jazz Ensemble: Big Band – 1st place. 85% (Commended)
Band 18 Years and Under: Senior Concert Band – 1st place. 88% (Distinction)
Band 14 Years and Under: Junior Concert Band – 1st place. 86% (Commended)
Instrumental Brass Ensemble: Brass Ensemble – 2nd place. 87% (Distinction)
Instrumental Ensemble: Senior Woodwind – 3rd place. 86% (Commended)
What the judges said:
Choir 18 years and under – CBA Vocalize
“Lovely tonal quality and emotional control. Carefully balanced ensemble. Diction was clear and carefully projected. Rhythmic style was projected with focus and energy.”
Junior Jazz Ensemble 18 years and under – Big Band
“Phrasing was accurate and stylistic awareness demonstrated. Balance in the ensemble was controlled. Very rich and stylish melodic lines. “
Band 18 years and under – Senior Concert Band
“A controlled and musical sound. Musical climaxs were meaningful and emotionally charged. Very disciplined playing.”
Band 14 years and under – Junior Concert Band
“A very musical performance showing an awareness of detail. Articulation was crisp. You engaged with the character of the music.”
Instrumental Ensemble 18 years and under – Brass Ensemble
“A full sounding ensemble with emotional connection. Carefully balanced chordal work. Most enjoyable.”
Instrumental Ensemble 18 years and under – Senior Woodwind Ensemble
“Musical sounding with rhythmic awareness. The character of the music was clearly projected. Clear direction with musicality, lovely control of the ensemble. Crisp articulation throughout.”