Join us for a special recording from Perform in Perth on Thursday, 20th March 2025, featuring the Open and Advanced Woodwind classes! 🎷🎼 But first, the evening starts off with one of the Festival’s favourite classes, as the Rainbow Guides take the stage for a Singing Game, competing for the prestigious Miss Oonah Anderson Shield! 🏆🎤 Don’t miss this wonderful celebration of music and talent—stay tuned for more details on how … Read More
Day 10 – Strings (afternoon)
We’re thrilled to share a series of recordings from Perform in Perth 2025, showcasing the incredible talent of intermediate string players from schools across Perth & Kinross and beyond! 🌟 Adjudicating this year’s competition is Fiona McLean-Buechel, an esteemed violinist and educator with an impressive career in performance and musical mindfulness. A former Lead Tutor for Strings at Trinity Laban Junior Conservatoire, Fiona … Read More
Day 10 – Strings (morning)
Today’s session shines a spotlight on our entry-level string players, featuring talented young musicians on violin, viola, and cello. 🌟 We’re delighted to have Fiona McLean-Buechel as our adjudicator. Fiona brings a wealth of experience as a former Lead Tutor for Strings at Trinity Laban Junior Conservatoire and a current Lecturer in Violin for both the RCS Junior Department and the RCS Dumfries House Project. With a passion for performance and … Read More
Day 9 – Vocal classes (evening)
Tonight, we’re recording a webcast from our 2025 Festival, featuring two fantastic classes of young singers performing popular songs! 🌟 This category is a relatively new addition to our competition but has quickly become a favourite among 16-18-year-old performers. While these talented singers don’t compete for a trophy (yet!), you could help change that! 🏆 If you’d like to donate a trophy for this class, please … Read More
Day 9 – Brass (afternoon)
This session showcases the incredible talent of young brass musicians competing at Levels 2 and 3. You’ll hear a fantastic variety of performances from players of Euphoniums, French Horns, Trumpets, and Trombones, demonstrating their skill, dedication, and passion for music. This afternoon’s competitions were adjudicated by Katrina Marzella-Wheeler, a distinguished musician born in Edinburgh. With a remarkable career as an instrumentalist, conductor, … Read More
Day 9 – Brass (morning)
This session showcases the incredible talent of young brass musicians competing at Levels 2 and 3. You’ll hear a fantastic variety of performances from players of Euphoniums, French Horns, Trumpets, and Trombones, demonstrating their skill, dedication, and passion for music. This afternoon’s competitions were adjudicated by Katrina Marzella-Wheeler, a distinguished musician born in Edinburgh. With a remarkable career as an instrumentalist, conductor, … Read More
Day 8 – Brass (evening)
Good evening, and a very warm welcome to this special webcast from St Leonard’s-in-the-Fields Church in Perth. Tonight, we begin the first session of the Brass competitions at this year’s festival, showcasing some of the finest young and emerging musicians as they compete across a range of classes. We are privileged to have Katrina Marzella-Wheeler with us this evening. Born in Edinburgh … Read More
Day 8 – Vocals (evening)
The stage was set, the voices soared, and the competition was fierce! 🎤 Tonight’s vocal classes at Perform in Perth 2025 brought stunning performances, all leading to the presentation of some of the festival’s most prestigious awards: 🏆 Mr & Mrs R.W. Donaghy Cup🏆 Thomas Howie Silver Cup🏆 Alex Stewart Memorial Trophy🏆 Michael Beese Memorial Quaich🎖️ Festival’s Silver Medal for Scots Song A huge thank you to … Read More
Day 8 – Vocals (afternoon)
This afternoon’s programme at Perform in Perth 2025 showcased an exciting array of talent, with competitions featuring both classical and contemporary vocal performances. One of the key events of the day was the competition for the Christine Donaghy Cup, which saw participants perform Dalmatian Cradle Song, arranged by the esteemed Hugh Roberton. A significant figure in the festival’s history, Roberton served as an adjudicator … Read More
Day 8 – Vocals (morning)
The Perform in Perth festival continued this morning with another fantastic session of vocal performances. Competitors took to the stage for solo and duo classes, showcasing a wide range of talent and musicality. Adding to the richness of the programme, a series of Scots Song classes celebrated Scotland’s traditional music, with singers delivering heartfelt performances of classic Scottish melodies. Adjudicating … Read More