Ryde Eisteddfod Success

Three ensembles from St Joseph’s College each won first place in the Ryde Eisteddfod on Tuesday 7 August.

Performances by the SJC Big Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble (pictured right) and Chamber Strings impressed audiences and judges alike, with each group placing first in its division.  

Head of Music at SJC, Mr Alan Dawson, said the ensembles’ success was evidence that the recent performing arts tour to New Zealand was an excellent development opportunity for the musicians.

Congratulations to the following ensembles and soloists on their performances and results at the Ryde Eisteddfod:

SJC Big Band – 1st Place

Symphonic Wind Ensemble – 1st Place

Chamber Strings – 1st Place

Hendrix Guitar Ensemble (Y10) – Highly Commended

SJC Jnr Stage Band – Highly Commended (4th place)

SJC Wind Ensemble – Highly Commended

Collins Percussion – Highly Commended

Christopher Spooner (Y12) - Brass Solo – Highly Commended

Jack Gray (Percussion Solo) – Highly Commended

Young Guitar Ensemble (Y9) – Honorable mention

Charles Laundy (Y8) – Vocal Solo – 2nd Place

Oliver Sumsky (Y9) – Vocal Solo – 3rd Place

Aled Morris (Y7) – Vocal Solo – Highly Commended

Samuel Peterson (Y10) - Cello Solo - Highly Commended