Music Festival 2022
Templepatrick Presbyterian Church Hall was alive with the sound of music on Saturday 21st May…The Templepatrick WI ladies had kindly provided all attendees with morning coffee and delicious scones.
The vote of thanks was given by Arts Sub-Committee member Marie Darrah and closing remarks by Arts Sub-Committee Chairman Lesley Dowds, who congratulated all entrants on the high standard of work submitted for the competition and proposed a vote of thanks to all those who made the event so enjoyable.
The afternoon finished in traditional WI style with the singing of A Countrywoman’s Song.
Federation Chairman Margaret Broome presented the awards to the talented prize winners as follows:
~ Deborah Horan Trophy (*Best Overall*) – Richill WI ~
Class 1 – Burgess trophy (Sing for Pleasure – own choice) – Kells & Connor WI
Class 3 – Alice Chestnutt Shield (Choral Folk – own choice) – Ballyblack WI
Class 4 – Ballyrogan Salver (Choral Sacred) – Ballyblack WI
Class 5 – Carrickfergus Cup (Ensemble 12 voices +) – Ballyblack WI & Quoile Area
Class 6 – Priory Cup (Ensemble 5-12 voices) – Ballyblack WI
Class 7 – Crystal Bowl (Intermediate, for any choir that hasn’t won any choral class during the last 3 years) – Slemish Area
Class 8 – Joan Norman Rosebowl (Ensemble 2-4 voices) – Ballyblack WI
Class 10 – Havelock Nelson Medal (Contralto untrained) – Kerrie Mumford, Ballyblack WI
Class 11 – Award for Alto Trained – Margaret Taylor, Downpatrick WI
Class 13 – Sam Henry Cup (Solo Folk – own choice) – Margaret Taylor, Downpatrick WI & Hazel Campbell, Crumlin WI
Class 14 – Arts Sub-Committee Cup (Song from a Show – own choice) – Hazel Campbell, Crumlin WI
Here are some snapshots of our talented performers and award winners on the day…
(Thanks to Maureen Lindsay from the Arts Sub-Committee for taking all the photos!
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