Mid Somerset Festival Awards

Wells musicians performed extremely well again at this year’s elite Mid Somerset Festival in Bath, winning a large number of categories across a range of musical disciplines; as well as coming away with a clutch of the major awards for best musician. Adam won the Piano Shop Bath Salver for most outstanding pianist in the senior category; whilst Bridget won the Western Daily Press Challenge Trophy for most outstanding pianist in the junior category. Cellist Ian won the Premier Award; and Katey won the May King Vocal Award. Additionally, the following classes were won by Wells musicians: Class P10 Piano Repertoire (9 & under) Charlotte Class P13 Piano Repertoire (13 & under) Bridget Class P20 Baroque Piano Solo (15 & under) Bridget Class P22 Own Piano Composition (16 & under) Jane Class P25 Baroque Piano Solo Adam Class P37 Piano Duet – intermediate Phoebe & Bridget Class P39 Piano Duet (open)(grade 4 & below) Charlotte & Laura Class P26 Classical Piano Solo Nicole Class P27 Romantic Piano Solo Phoebe Class P31 Piano Recital Adam Class P32 Piano Concerto Adam Class S3 String Solo – intermediate Charlotte Class S7 Cello/Double Bass Solo – advanced Freya Class S8 Cello/Double Bass Solo Repertoire – advanced Ian Class W2 Woodwind Solo – elementary Charlotte Class S11 Concerto for any Stringed Instrument Ian Class S13 Harp Solo – advanced. Amy Class S15 Harp Solo Repertoire – advanced Esther Class S16 Music with Harp. Sasha & Katie Class V18 Jazz and Pop Songs (15 & under) Lily Class VC1 Own Vocal Composition (15 & under) Lily Class V23 Unaccompanied Folk Song (16-19). Imogen Class V27 Art Song – Sing Shakespeare (16-19) Kelvin Class V28 Art Song (16 to 19) Katey Class V29 Opera or Operetta (16-19) Katey Class V34 Vocal Recital (16 & 17) Charlotte