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: Nicky Jansen
GroupAwardFinalistTitleComposer
Henchies Henchman (Prt 2)Gold DiplomaOceansamaAmbush
B-HiveDiplomaIrisGoo Goo Dolls
Mallet MusiciansWithdrawnLean on meBill Withers
Sound of FoundersHonoursPiano manBilly Joel
Profound DevotionDiplomaMy Love Mine All MineMitski
White TrioHonoursSet Fire to the RainAdele
Kiddless WhisperGold DiplomaCareless WhisperGeorge Michael
Michael's MinionsDiplomaSomewhere only we knowKeane
WhizzKiddsGold DiplomaiKendrick Lamar
One of the Gray(t)sDiplomaSunday MorningMaroon 5
St. James' MenGold DiplomaSt. James InfirmaryLouis Armstrong
Leave it Half BlankGold DiplomaRhinestone eyesGorillaz
Birt BrigadePassFast CarTracy Chapman
Birt-Day PresentMeritEverybody Wants to rule the worldTears For Fears
Kidd at KMeritSlideCalvin Harris, Frank Ocean & Migos
PrincessWithdrawnKiller QueenQueen
SeagullsMeritJust the two of usBill Withers
The boysWithdrawnBrown Girl in the ringMike Cornick