CMS Music Festival
The first CMS MUSIC FESTIVAL took place on 15 February 2025 and what an amazing event it was! Please see below for details of our winners and a huge THANK YOU to our amazing adjudicator for this year Joanna Marie Skillett!
A festival based in South Weald, Brentwood for young vocalists and instrumentalists to showcase their talents. The festival's focus is on inspiring personal growth and giving young musicians a platform to share their passion.
CMS Music Festival 2025
What an incredible event, with children from the local area showcasing their talents on their instruments and voices. We were thrilled to welcome the very talented Joanna Marie Skillett as our adjudicator this year - her feedback was invaluable and she took the time to verbally feedback to each participant and provided each entry with written feedback accentuating what they acheived successfully and which areas they should work on to further improve.
We had performances ranging from classical piano piece to rock pieces on the drums and musical theatre songs sung in character. Ages ranging from 6 years old up to 11 years old! It was a wonderful event and I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the participants and the local music teachers whoo came to support their students, including Alan Ball and Stuart Hebron from SH Drums, who kindly set up a drum kit on the day for his students to play.
Thank you to all participants and their supportive parents for making the 2025 a tremendous success. Your enthusiasm and dedication truly made a difference, we look forward to seeing you all at future events!
Instrument Class
Under 8 and Under 12
Adjudicator
Joanna Marie Skillett
Voice Class
Under 8 and Under 12
Under 8 Instrument GOLD
Eliza Muhammad
Under 8 Instrument SILVER
Thea Connell
Under 8 Instrument BRONZE
Bertie Taylor-Lynch
Under 12 Instrument GOLD
Issac Su
Under 12 Instrument SILVER
Sophia Muhammad
Under 12 Instrument BRONZE
Dhilan Lakhan
Under 8 Voice GOLD
Camille Hunt
Under 8 Voice SILVER
Annabelle Falzon
Under 8 Voice BRONZE
Edie Costello
Under 12 Voice GOLD
Freya Holloway
Under 12 Voice SILVER
Nancy Bennett
Under 12 Voice BRONZE
Flores Farrugia
Prizes
All participants recevied a goodie bag with a manuscript and pencil to encourage music making! A feedback form, a certificate and those who placed received a medal. Medal winners will also be invited back to sing at the South Weald Festival at the end of June!
The Drum Squad
Huge thank you to Stuart Hebron for bringing his drum set along for our mini rock starts to perform on!
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Categories
Under 8 Voice
Participants will perform one song, with a maximum duration of 3 minutes. They will receive feedback from our head judge and a certificate during the awards ceremony at the conclusion of the category. Those who achieve gold, silver, or bronze placements will also be awarded a medal.
Under 12 Voice
Participants will perform one song, with a maximum duration of 4 minutes. They will receive feedback from our head judge and a certificate during the awards ceremony at the conclusion of the category. Those who achieve gold, silver, or bronze placements will also be awarded a medal.
Under 8 Instrument
Participants will perform one piece, with a maximum duration of 3 minutes. They will receive feedback from our head judge and a certificate during the awards ceremony at the conclusion of the category. Those who achieve gold, silver, or bronze placements will also be awarded a medal.
Under 12 Instrument
Participants will perform one song, with a maximum duration of 4 minutes. They will receive feedback from our head judge and a certificate during the awards ceremony at the conclusion of the category. Those who achieve gold, silver, or bronze placements will also be awarded a medal.
All participants must bring:
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One photocopy of the original score for the adjudicator to read during the performance.
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The original score (students are encouraged to purchase original scores).
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Student ID (Student card, passport, or ID document) for identity verification.