The Musician of the Year competition is one of the many highlights of the musical calendar here at Cokethorpe. This year, we were honoured to welcome Mr Doug McIlwraith, Director of Music at Bedales School, to adjudicate our exceptional musicians who participated in the Musician of the Year finals. The audience was left in awe by the incredible variety of music performed in both the Lower Grade and Higher Grade finals, showcasing an impressive range of genres and instruments.
Tasked with the difficult decision of selecting the winners, Mr McIlwraith faced a tough challenge but, ultimately, congratulations are in order for Lottie (Third Form, Gascoigne), winner of the Lower Grade Final, and Caellum (Upper Sixth, Vanbrugh), winner of the Higher Grade Final, for their outstanding performances.
However, credit is due to every performer. With almost 50 entries for this year’s competition, it was an incredible achievement for all those who made it to the final. Each musician demonstrated not just extraordinary talent but also a deep commitment and passion for music.
