Ballymena Music Festival
Congratulations to Year 12 pupils Rachel McCartney and Luke Gregg who represented the school so well at Ballymena Music Festival.
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Rachel was awarded the Hon. Anne O’Neill Cup and Bursary for her performance in the Pianoforte Solo Open class and qualified as a Finalist at the Young Instrumentalist Competition held on Saturday 16th February.
Luke was awarded the Gwen Irons Memorial Cup and Bursary for his performance in the Pianoforte Solo 16-17 class and an additional Bursary Award for Most Promising Performer in Pianoforte which he received at the Final Gala Night on Saturday 2nd March.
Rachel and Luke both hold a Distinction in Grade 8 Piano and are currently working towards their Diplomas.