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music competition for schools. The trio delivered Opposite Pierre
Wellspring! outstanding performances, winning the Under 19 01 Wellspring concert
This exciting concert marked the culmination of a category and earning the title of Pro Corda U19 02 MMOTY instrumental
finalists
two-year vision, brought to life during Millfield’s National Champions of Chamber Music. After 03 Striking Sounds
90th anniversary year. It featured two main months of dedicated preparation and expert
commissions: Voices of Avalon by Richard Peat coaching, Daniel, Pierre, and Alex impressed the
and Wellspring! The Way of Water by Alexander judges with their exceptional musicianship and
L'Estrange and Joanna Forbes L'Estrange, both teamwork. Their achievement continues Millfield’s
inspired by the natural landscape surrounding the proud tradition of success at the festival and
school. With a massed choir of 350 voices and showcases the strength and commitment of our
90-piece string orchestra, it was an extraordinary music department. Congratulations to all three on
musical achievement. The event brought together this outstanding accomplishment!
performers of all ages, from young students to
seasoned musicians, including Bath Camerata,
local primary schools, Millfield Singers, Millfield Millfield Musician of the Year
Prep, and 20 Old Millfieldians – a true celebration Millfield’s annual music competition, Millfield
of community and music’s unifying power. Musician of the Year (MMOTY), took place
this spring term and featured over 160 entries
across instrumental, vocal, and contemporary
Pro Corda categories. The competition celebrated the diverse
This year, Millfield was represented by our musical talent within the school, with each final
percussion ensemble, Striking Sounds, at the showcasing exceptional performances. Upper Sixth
prestigious Pro Corda Festival–a national chamber student Ava was awarded Vocalist of the Year,

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