St Benedict's Music Festival 2026
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At the end of January, our Senior School was filled with the sound of music as more than 240 students from Form 3 to Upper Sixth took part in this year’s Music Festival.
Across an inspiring week of performances, students demonstrated not only impressive technical skill but also remarkable confidence, creativity and commitment to their craft.
From the opening heats to the grand final, each performance reflected the dedication students have shown in rehearsals and the strength of music-making within the school community.
The week culminated in the Finalists’ Concert on Friday 30 January, a wonderful celebration of achievement. Finalists from the Junior, Intermediate and Senior categories delivered polished and expressive performances, highlighting both individual excellence and the supportive spirit that underpins our Music Department.
Director of Music, Chris Eastwood, praised all those involved:
“All of our instrumentalists performed brilliantly and there were some exceptional highlights throughout the week and, inevitably, in the Final. I am extremely grateful to our Heats adjudicators – Rebecca Hardwick, Olivia Bell and Danny Scott, as well as our Finalist adjudicator Andrea Haines, for their comments and support during the week. Congratulations to all who took part and showcased their immense talents.”
Winners
Flohouse Cup - Viliam G (Upper Sixth)
Piano - Nocturne in Bb minor by Frederic Chopin
Senior Section Cup - Freddie M (Year 11)
Percussion - Seven Days by Sting
Intermediate Section Cup - Xyrissa C (Year 9)
Brass - Song to Lotta by Jan Sandström
Junior Section Cup - Philippa G (Year 7)
Strings - Por una Cabeza by Carlos Gardel
Well done to all our performers for an incredible week of music.
View the full gallery of images here: Music Festival Final