School choir wows judges to win regional competition
A Gateshead secondary school choir has been victorious in a regional competition, taking on talented pupils from across the North East.
Cardinal Hume Catholic School Choir, made up of students aged 11 to 18, won in the secondary school category of a regional competition held on Tuesday (8 February).
The North East Secondary Choir of the Year event was held as part of the popular Durham Vocal Festival, which has returned for 2022 to celebrate vocal music and showcase regional talent.
Durham Vocal Festival streamed the competition online so that schools, parents and supporters could watch live as the 5 competing choirs performed.
Supported by the Gateshead Music Service, which has helped to navigate COVID safe rehearsals and provide additional lessons, the choir is an established and popular extracurricular activity for students at Cardinal Hume.
Winners of the contest will be awarded with a trophy and the opportunity to perform at the annual North East Festival of Youth Choirs event, which will be held at Durham Cathedral on Saturday 14 May.
Mr B Robson, head teacher at Cardinal Hume Catholic School, said: "We are delighted that our talented students have been recognised for their hard work and dedication to the choir.
"This award is not only a credit to our students and staff, but to everyone who has supported the choir - including those who tuned in to watch the competition from the school and at home.
"The students are very excited to perform at Durham Cathedral, which will be a wonderful experience for us all and an awe-inspiring venue for the choir."
Councillor Gary Haley, cabinet member for children and young people at Gateshead Council, said: "It's fantastic news that the choir has been recognised for its talent, representing the school at a regional level, as well as Gateshead's wider passion for music and performance.
"We're extremely lucky to have the Sage Gateshead concert venue in our area, which has not only welcomed some of the most inspirational musical acts from across the world to its stage, but also supports young people to take an interest in music.
"Just by participating in the Durham Vocal Festival event, the school has shown an enthusiasm for supporting young people across the region to take an interest in art and culture, which is a fantastic achievement in itself."
A Gateshead secondary school choir has been victorious in a regional competition, taking on talented pupils from across the North East.
Cardinal Hume Catholic School Choir, made up of students aged 11 to 18, won in the secondary school category of a regional competition held on Tuesday (8 February).
The North East Secondary Choir of the Year event was held as part of the popular Durham Vocal Festival, which has returned for 2022 to celebrate vocal music and showcase regional talent.
Durham Vocal Festival streamed the competition online so that schools, parents and supporters could watch live as the 5 competing choirs performed.
Supported by the Gateshead Music Service, which has helped to navigate COVID safe rehearsals and provide additional lessons, the choir is an established and popular extracurricular activity for students at Cardinal Hume.
Winners of the contest will be awarded with a trophy and the opportunity to perform at the annual North East Festival of Youth Choirs event, which will be held at Durham Cathedral on Saturday 14 May.
Mr B Robson, head teacher at Cardinal Hume Catholic School, said: "We are delighted that our talented students have been recognised for their hard work and dedication to the choir.
"This award is not only a credit to our students and staff, but to everyone who has supported the choir - including those who tuned in to watch the competition from the school and at home.
"The students are very excited to perform at Durham Cathedral, which will be a wonderful experience for us all and an awe-inspiring venue for the choir."
Councillor Gary Haley, cabinet member for children and young people at Gateshead Council, said: "It's fantastic news that the choir has been recognised for its talent, representing the school at a regional level, as well as Gateshead's wider passion for music and performance.
"We're extremely lucky to have the Sage Gateshead concert venue in our area, which has not only welcomed some of the most inspirational musical acts from across the world to its stage, but also supports young people to take an interest in music.
"Just by participating in the Durham Vocal Festival event, the school has shown an enthusiasm for supporting young people across the region to take an interest in art and culture, which is a fantastic achievement in itself."
