The 12 performers, whose ages varied from 6-17 entertained the audience with a range of instruments from guitar to violin, saxophone to piano and clarinet to voice.

The overall standard was extremely high as everybody was playing at ‘Distinction’ level which meant for the audience, it was very difficult for them to agree on the winners. Luckily, the experience of the judges came to the fore as they were able to determine those finalists who were technically and artistically excellent with those who were technically and artistically exceptional. The winners were:

OVERALL WINNER:

Leah Yan, aged 6 who played on the piano, Chopin’s Waltz in A Minor.

AGE GROUPS:

6-9:

Leah Yan, aged 6 who played on the piano, Chopin’s Waltz in A Minor

10-12

Joint winners: Sophia Jaiswal, aged 10 who sang Someone else’s story Connie Frith, aged 12 who played on the piano, Billie’s song

15-17:

Robyn Mirmak, aged 17 who sang Lost in the brass.

The winners’ prizes of the glass trophies, winner certificates and the Amazon vouchers were presented by Angela Richardson MP, the Member of Parliament for Guildford. Additionally, Angela presented each of the other finalists and semi-finalists their Music Achievement certificates in recognition of their excellence.

John McLean, Chair of the Competition commented ‘ We were overwhelmed by the superb standard of all of the Worplesdon Young Musicians and look forward to next year’s Competition on 16th March, 2024 when it again can be said that Worplesdon has Talent’.

If you would like to take part in the 2024 Worplesdon Young Musician of the Year Competition, please email churchoffice@worplesdonparish.com to register your interest.

Enquires: John McLean on 07768 031454 or mcleanjnm@aol.com