We are thrilled to be one of the local clubs supporting the Rotary Young Musician Competition, an incredible opportunity for young talents to showcase their musical prowess and shine on stage! 🎻🎹🎺

This competition is more than just a chance to perform; it’s a platform for young people to:
🎼 **Develop Confidence**: Taking part in a events such as this helps young musicians build self-esteem and stage presence.
🎼 **Enhance Skills**: Participants receive valuable feedback from experienced judges, which helps them refine their techniques and improve their musical abilities.
🎼 **Foster Discipline**: Preparing for the competition instills a sense of dedication and practice in the young musicians, teaching them the importance of hard work and perseverance.
🎼 **Encourage Creativity**: The competition encourages participants to explore their artistic talents and express themselves through their music.
🎼 **Build Friendships**: It’s an excellent opportunity to meet fellow young musicians, share experiences, and create lasting friendships.
Club Junior Vice President Mandy joined other members of the Club at the Wolverhampton heat of the competition in January to enjoy a spectacular showcase of exceptional local talent from young instrumentalists and vocalists at the Music Hub in Wolverhampton.

The winner of the Instrumentalist category was, 14 year old violinist Lily Cooper from Wolverhampton Girls High School, who delivered a moving performance of Sonata in E, 2nd movement by Grieg and a Russian traditional melody, arranged by Polly Waterfield.

The winning vocalist, 17 year old Owen White from Birmingham Ormiston Academy Impressed the audience with his three powerful renditions of pieces by Loewe, Mozart and Schoenberg, Kretzmer and Boublil.

The next round of the competition, the District Final where winners of all of the local heats across Rotary District 1210 will compete, takes place at the Wolverhampton Music Hub on Sunday, February 9th, at 2.00pm.

We can’t wait to see the incredible performances and support our young musicians as they embark on this beautiful journey of music and growth! 🎵✨
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