What an extraordinary celebration of music we have witnessed this week. Our annual competition reached new heights, beginning with a staggering 180 performances in the preliminary heats. As always, the standard was impressively high, showcasing the immense dedication of our young musicians.

It was particularly wonderful to hear such a diverse range of instruments this year. Alongside many old favourites, our audience were treated to the unique sounds of the trombone, tenoroon, baritone, cello, and harp.

The Final provided a marvellous morning of music, celebrating the incredible talent within our Junior Section. We were delighted to welcome back Mr Meredith to adjudicate the event; his expertise and encouragement added a special touch to the proceedings.

Every performer took to the stage with fabulous confidence, determination, and joy. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a wealth of talent and such a wide variety of instruments played to such an exceptional standard. To all our musicians: keep on practising.

Under 9 Category:

Piano Winner (pre grade 1) Erin playing Melody in G

Piano Winner (Grade 1 upwards) Yu Yen performing Allegro Assai

Reyna being highly commended performing Spooky Wood Hollow

Woodwind Winner Matilda performing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on Clarino

Vocal Winner Daisy performing Somewhere Only We Know

String Winner Bigie playing French Song on violin

Yu Yen being highly commended performing He’s A Pirate on cello

Brass Winner Rebecca performing Evil Ways on trumpet

Rosa being highly commended performing German Tune on cornet

Our Winner of Lower School Young Musician of the Year 2026 is

Yu Yen Wu (piano)

Under 11 Category:

Brass Winner Miranda performing Pomp and Circumstance March on trumpet

Percussion Winner Summer performing Uptown Funk

Vocal Winner Aoife performing When Will My Life Begin

Piano Winner (Up to Grade 2) Grace performing Remember Me

Advanced Piano Winner Fei Fei performing My Funny Valentine

Lily Cbeing highly commended performing Bohemian Rhapsody

String Winner Jiya performing Halleluijah on violin

Jessica being highly commended performing Sound the Trumpet on harp

Woodwind Winner Lily C performing Million Dreams on saxophone

Isabella J being highly commended performing Cruise Control

Our Winner of Upper School Young Musician of the Year 2026 is

Fei Fei Wu (piano)

Both our winners will be performing in the Spring Concert on 26th March.

Inter House Young Musician of the Year House point totals

The final results:

Blakey – 100

Clayton – 106

Lee – 132

Mackie – 138

This year’s winners of the trophy, 

hanging onto their winning streak once again are: 

Mackie

Well done!