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    MusicFestival

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2011 Festival Review

Talented performers hit the right notes at town's successful Music Festival

The annual New Milton Music Festival took place on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 March at The Arnewood School, New Milton, and the Piano Festival took place on Saturday 19 March at Durlston Court School, Barton on Sea.

This year saw an increase in entry numbers to the Piano Festival, and a full day of exciting competitions were held. Classes were held for all abilities, with both solo and duet performances being enjoyed by the audience.

Another full day of wonderful talent was on display at the main Music Festival event. Classes were entered by an array of musicians demonstrating the variety of musical skills in the local area. There were vocal, string, brass, guitar, and percussion classes, but there were also mixed ensembles to enjoy, choirs and accordionists. There was also good support this year for the original composition class, which gives young composers the opportunity to demonstrate their work.

As always, the classes were adjudicated – offering participants guidance and encouragement from experts in their field. Graded certificates were awarded to participants – with many receiving a trophy or music token upon winning their classes.

The New Milton, New Forest, and Highcliffe Rotary Clubs, and Lions Club again offered their valuable support to the Festival. Numerous local companies and individuals donated the awards, and also offered extra sponsorship and support to enable the Festival to function. Tony Kidman (Chairman) and Linda Harland again led the Festival Committee, who worked behind the scenes to make the Music Festival such a success.

As always, the event was concluded by the Festival Gala Concert, which showcased some of the best performances of the Festival. The concert was attended by the Mayor, Councillor Janette Duke, and was enjoyed by a packed house! At the end of the concert, a presentation was made to Tony Kidman, (Chairman), and Linda Harland, Festival Organisers. An additional presentation was made to Nick Tredwell, who has provided technical support for the development of the Festival website.