The Classical Music section of Fermanagh Feis concluded last Sunday, 22nd March, having taken place over five days at Portora Royal School and the Integrated College.
'An exceptional and consistent standard throughout,' was the conclusion of the adjudicator, Martin White. He is a veteran of many music festivals in Northern Ireland, but, this is the first time that he has adjudicated at Fermanagh Feis.
Mr White commented favourably on the organisation of the section but he expressed his disappointment that so many talented older students were performing before a very small audience. It was a pity, he said, that not many parents had been present to enjoy their children's efforts.
He also paid tribute to the two main accompanists, Jeanne Munroe and David Robertson, for their professionalism and dedication to this demanding task.
The section organisers were delighted with the success of the five-day programme and intend to build on this success. They are highly appreciative of all those who participated and also the many teachers, private tutors and parents who support and encourage the competitors to rise to the challenge of taking part.
RESULTS
Contemporary Song - Y13/14: 1st - Janette McManus; 2nd - Rory Maguire; 3rd - Roisin Burns.
Vocal Ensembles - Y12/13: (T.A. Mercer Cup): 1st - St Michael's Choral Group; 2nd Janette McManus and Roisin Burns.
Young Singer of the Year/Fermanagh Cup and Fermanagh Herald Bursary - Bronagh Lindsay.
Young Musician of the Year/Jean McBride Memorial Trophy and Impartial Reporter Bursary - Wendy Coalter.
Contemporary Song, KS3: 1st - Michela Dolan; 2nd - Lauren Coalter; 3rd - Eimear Cathcart.
Vocal Solo Y12/13: James and John McGovern Shield: 1st - Bronagh Lindsay; 2nd - Janette McManus; 3rd (tie) - Rory Maguire, Roisin Burns.
Songs from the Shows: 1st - Roisin Burns; 2nd - Janette McManus; 3rd - Bronagh Lindsay.
Vocal Solo KS4: Frank Lunny Trophy: 1st - Susannah Hughes-Jordan; 2nd - Alice Stubbs; 3rd - Aoife Ni Chaoilte.
Songs from the Shows: 1st - Kate Ryan; 2nd - Ruth Trimble; 3rd - Susannah Hughes-Jordan.
Vocal Ensembles: 1st - Kate Ryan and Sorcha Thompson; 2nd - Alice Stubbs and Lauren Coalter; 3rd - Ruth Trimble and Angela Connor.
Contemporary Song KS4: 1st - Susannah Hughes-Jordan; 2nd - Kate Ryan; 3rd - Hayley Leonard. Vocal Solo KS3: McBride & McCreesh Shield: 1st - Michaela Dolan; 2nd - Lauren Coulter; 3rd - Ellis Scallon.
Vocal Ensembles KS3: 1st - Luke Todd and Jack Thompson; 2nd - Emma Ryan and Jessica Tierney.
Songs from the Shows: 1st - Lauren Coulter; 2nd - Emma Ryan; 3rd - Siona Doherty.
P2 Boys Solo: 1st - Ryan McDonnell; 2nd - John Cathcart; 3rd - Oliver Hughes-Jordan.
P2 Girls Solo: 1st - Niamh Duffy; 2nd - Rhian Thompson; 3rd - Katie Tierney.
P3 Boys Solo: 1st - Caoilte Hamill; 2nd - Charles Boyle; 3rd - Owen Smyth.
P3 Girls Solo: 1st - Annie McGrath; 2nd - Phoebe Johnston; 3rd - Jasmine Dooris.
P4 Boys Solo: 1st - Jack O'Hare; 2nd - Rory Blake; 3rd (tie) - Ronan McGurn and Ciaran Flanagan.
P4 Girls Solo: 1st - Ellie Keane; 2nd - Savannagh Leonard; 3rd - Fionnula Quinn.
P7 Boys Solo: 1st - Conor McManus; 2nd - Jason Howe; 3rd - Headon Hughes-Jordan.
P7 Girls Solo: 1st - Sarah Jayne Maxlouf; 2nd - Hollie Bruce; 3rd - Nora Monaghan.
Instrumental Solo Grade 7/8: Richard Meyler Shield: 1st - Laura Cairns; 2nd - Jayne Moffitt; 3rd (tie) Wendy Coalter and Declan Love.
Instrumental Duet Grade 5/6: 3 Kee Superstore Cup: 1st - Laura Cairns and Joanna Burleigh; 2nd - Fiona and Catherine Burleigh.
Instrumental Duet Grade 7/8: Cornerstone Bar: 1st - Wendy Coalter and Leah Quinn.
Coral Singing Post Primary: Fermanagh Herald Challenge Trophy: 1st - Mount Lourdes Grammar School; 2nd - St Michael's College; 3rd - Collegiate Grammar School Senior Choir.
Choral Singing Primary: Central Bar: 1st - Enniskillen Model School; 2nd - Holy Trinity School; 3rd (tie) Brookeborough PS and St Columba's PS.
Primary Ensembles: Feis Forgaither Trophy: 1st - Lisbellaw PS Brass Ensemble.
Ensemble Grade 5/6: 1st Portora Royal School Flute Ensemble.
Ensemble - Chamber Music: 1st - Collegiate Brass Ensemble; 2nd - Collegiate String Quartet.
School Orchestra: Tommy Gilleece Memorial Trophy: 1st - Mount Lourdes String Orchestra.
Solo Instrumental 3/4: 1st - Andrew Irwin; 2nd - Emily Tracey; 3rd - Niamh Agnew.
Solo Jazz, Swing, Ragtime: 1st - Conor Browne.
P1 Boys Vocal Solo: 1st - Luke Cameron; 2nd - John Donnelly; 3rd (tie) - Timmy Murphy and Tiarnan McCauley.
P1 Girls Vocal Solo: 1st - Chantelle Boyd; 2nd - Lucy Toal; 3rd - Aoibhin Beattie.
Solo Instrumentals Beginners: 1st - Odhran Mahon; 2nd - Hannah Cousins; 3rd - Conor Rippey.
Duet Beginners: Cup - Sarah McDaniel/Hollie Bruce.
Traditional Folk Song P5-P7: 1st - Megan Ryan; 2nd - Tara Flanagan; 3rd - Ellen Corrigan.
P5 Boys Vocal Solo: 1st - Thomas Corrigan; 2nd - Gavin Green; 3rd - Ronan Monaghan.
P5 Girls Vocal Solo: 1st - Sophie Coalter; 2nd - Rachel McConnell; 3rd (tie) - Sophie Sherlock and Sarah Cousins.
P6 Boys Vocal Solo: 1st - Ronan Quinn; 2nd - Patrick Cassidy; 3rd - Patrick Lunney.
Instrumental Grade 5/6: 1st - Rosie O'Hare; 2nd - Aine Hoy; 3rd - Amy McClements.
Instrumental, Grade 5/6: 1st - Amy Breen; 2nd - Oisin Mahon; 3rd - Caecelia Bastien.
