MUSIC

When you play, never mind who listens to you. - Robert Schumann
The ancient Greeks said that astronomy and music were two sides of the same coin. Astronomy was seen as the study of relationships between observable, permanent and external objects. Music was seen as the study of relationships between invisible, internal and hidden objects. The Music component of the Bishops Eisteddfod offers a platform for boys to both explore and experience sound through the mediums of performance and composition. Through the musical interpretation of each performance both the listeners and performers may experience beauty, feel sensitivity, have their souls touched and be brought closer to an infinite beyond this world. May each vocal or instrumental performance reveal the ‘invisible, interval and hidden’ in all of us.

Open Group

Adjudicator: Abigail Petersen
GroupAwardFinalistTitleComposer
Drive to SurviveGold DiplomaDriveIncubus
Money For JamsGold DiplomaYou've Got a Friend in MeRandy Newman
Nadia's Note Bashers HonoursSign of the Time Harry Styles
Michael's Minions HonoursThe PrayerAndrea Bocelli & Celine Dion
Top House TunesHonoursImagine John Lennon
Primus PulseDiplomaOceansamaAmbush
Birt BluesHonours21 GunsGreen Day
St James Men (PT. 2)HonoursSmoothSantana
Henchie's Henchmen (Revisited)Gold DiplomaAll these Things that I've DoneThe Killers
Les SkelmsGold DiplomaEverybody Talks Neon Trees
Profound Devotion (PT. 2)HonoursBirds of a FeatherBillie Eilish
Gray SkiesGold DiplomaOn Melancholy HillGorillaz
Mallett MusiciansGold DiplomaAin't No Rest for the WeekendCage the Elephant
Ilizwe leFoundersPass
Jolly BillPassShe's Got a WayBilly Joel
Mad Mallett MusiciansPassMad WorldRoland Orzabal
Mervin’s Devious Dancing Disciples PassClassic MKTO
Nutella SandwichWithdrawn
Simply BirtPassStand By MeBen E. King
The Haystack PassTrebles Finals: Bright light bigger cityThe Treblemakers
Top House Dream TeamPass
Tower TonesPass
White House MatricsPassSomewhere Only We KnowKeane