Who will be Moray's best young musician?
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Tickets have now gone on sale for Moray’s Young Musician of the Year taking place later this month
The best soloists from each part of Moray are set to battle it out on March 23, with the winner going forward as the region's entry for the Scottish Young Musician competition.
Leading the judges will be Alistair Hardie, the retired musical director of the Culbin Singers.
Also on the panel are Jane Ferguson, a retired specialist music teacher, plus Kathleen Robertson, who as well as being the leader of Moray Council is also the chairperson of Forres and District Pipe Band.
Cllr Robertson said: "I know just how talented our young musicians across Moray are, so I’m looking forward to an evening of high class entertainment.
"The adjudication is likely to be tough as a result, but I’m honoured to be involved in this way.
"I'd be delighted to see lots of people celebrating and supporting our young talent on the night."
The finalists for Moray Young Musician of the Year are:
- Abigail Campbell (Bagpipes) Buckie High
- Tomasz Meszka (Trumpet) Elgin High
- Finlay McLuckie (Piano) Elgin Academy
- Edward Clark (Cello) Forres Academy
- Siobhan Donnison (Flute) Keith Grammar
- Thomas Main (Percussion) Lossiemouth High
- Izzy MacPherson (Tuba) Milne’s High
- Arwen Burns (Violin) Speyside High
The chosen winner will go to Glasgow in May to represent Moray at the Scottish Young Musician competition at the Royal Conservatoire.
Elgin Academy is the venue for Moray's Young Musician of the Year from 7pm on Thursday, March 23.
Certificates will also be presented during the evening to the best primary school musicians. They are:
- Amelia Ross (violin) Millbank Primary
- Ellie Hommel (saxophone) Mosstowie Primary
- Maisie Todd (cello) Keith Primary
- Hanalei Whittle (piano) Hopeman Primary
- Chloe Campbell (violin) Milne’s Primary
- Aaron Hanmer (flute) Tomintoul Primary
Tickets (£5 in advance) for the Moray final are now on sale from the Moray Council e-shop HERE
