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Sing When You're Winning
Saturday 29th May 2010 saw the first, full Rotary International in
Great Britain and Ireland Young
Musician
competition in Brentwood Cathedral, Essex.
Young Singer Oliver Kelham, President of
A top class evening of fine music-making before a large and
enthusiastic audience eventually saw Harry Smith, saxophone player
from District 1100, emerge as RIBI Young Musician 2010 and Oliver
Kelham from District 1200 crowned as the Young Singer.
Hundreds of very talented youngsters entered this year, facing local
challenges and regional contests before being whittled down to just
14 hopefuls for the national final.
Harry Smith mesmerised the audience with his performance of Sonata
for Alto Saxophone by Phil Woods.
The judges were deeply moved by 16 year old Oliver Kelham's
incredible vocal range as he tackled O Mistress Mine by Roger
Quilter, Nachtviolen composed by Schubert and Then Shall The
Righteous Shine Forth from Elijah by Mendelssohn.
RIBI is committed to creating opportunities for youngsters to hone
their talents.
Interact and
Rotaract clubs provide safe environments and project
development. RYLA develops confidence and leadership and there are
many exciting Rotary-sponsored competitions every year for young
people.
Peter Dowse
and the Rotary Club of Brentwood Breakfast organised the Rotary
Young Musician Final |
