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Jan 15, 2013 Letters

DEAR EDITOR,
I thank Messrs Andrew Tyndall and Russell Lancaster and team of the first ever National Song Festival (for Choral Groups) for a delightful afternoon of glorious music last Sunday (13th inst) at the National Cultural Centre.
I was transported to my days at The Bishops’ High School when the indomitable Ms. Edith Peters made me appreciate music by having me learn to play the recorder and violin (to some extent) and allowing me to sing (be it thirds) in the school choir.
Those who missed the Festival did themselves a grave injustice and I was disappointed that the audience filled half of Auditorium Front. However we all enjoyed the presentations, judging from the thunderous applause and standing ovations.
The Groups, whether small or large, delivered our National Songs with great aplomb and the open selections varied from Folk Songs to Negro Spirituals with innovations that included the Doo wop style and excellent Acapella techniques.
I was heartened by the mixture of ages, maturity and experience, a new National Song from St. Mary’s Musical Academy of BV, wonderful young soloists from The Children’s Choir of Region 10 and Sophia SDA, the exuberance of Imani (just 3 weeks old) and the professionalism and attire of all the participants.
Congratulations to the winners: The Messengers, J4 Inspiration, Circle of Love, Sasca Heraldiers, Brickdam Cathedral  and New Amsterdam Secondary  School, who won their seniors by 12 points.
I trust that this event heralds the serious (re) introduction of music in schools and choirs in our Beautiful Guyana.
Margaret Lawrence

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