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.

Senior Singing Classical

Adjudicator: Vanessa Tait-Jones
EntrantGradeHouseAwardFinalistTitleComposer
Couves, Matt11MallettNot AssignedSea FeverJohn Ireland
Cowan, Leo11SchoolNot AssignedO sole mioAlfredo Mazzucchi and Eduardo di Capua
Meyer, Derek11OgilvieNot AssignedThe Roadside FireRalph Vaughan Williams
Rosenberg, Zac11BirtNot AssignedO Mistress MineRoger Quilter
van der Watt, John12KiddNot AssignedThe Infinite Shining Heavens Ralph Vaughan Williams
Carter, Luke12FoundersPass
Comitis, Gabriel12BirtMeritI loved a Lass Trad. arr. Ewan MacColl
Couves, Ben11MallettHonoursOrange Coloured Sky Milton DeLugg and Willie Stein
De Jager, Matthew11KiddPassPsychéPaladilhe
Kidha, Rieko12WhiteMeritStormy Weather Cotton club parade
Lwande, Joey12WhiteMeritA Black Bird SingingMichael Head
Mafunda, Michael11OgilvieMeritCaro Mio BenGuiseppi Giordani
Mavume, Lilitha11SchoolMerit
Mayoyo, Singa12FoundersPass