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The local round of the RIBI Young Musician 2018/19 Competition was hosted by LVS, Ascot, on Thursday January 24th 2019. Organised by the Rotary Club of Ascot, the local round leads to regional and eventually, national rounds. After a welcome by hosts,LVS, the audience was  entertained by ten excellent performers - aged 10 to 18, interspersed with hilarious anecdotes by MC and organiser, Ascot Rotarian - Tony Love. 

The outstanding performance of the evening was by ten year old Sarah Aizawa , who won the Instrumentalist category, with her rendition of Felix Borowski's Adoration and Guido papino's Un Soir a Portici. The winner in the Vocal Category was Anastasia from Heathfield School, with her interpretations of  Mattinata by Leoncavallo an, Still Hurting by Jason Brown and Feeling Good by Newley and Bricusse.  Head Judge, Geoff Horton said it had been an exceptional year for musical talent and wished the winner well in the next, Regional Round.

The audience was entertained, while the judges deliberated, by a  superb guest appearance by Staff Sergeant John Storey of the Princess Royal Barracks (Deepcut).on his euphonium.

Pictured Above, With Ascot Rotary President, Colin Corio: Sarah, Violinist Instrumental Winner

Pictured Above, With Ascot Rotary President, Colin Corio: Anastasia, Vocal Winner

Pictured Above, With Ascot Rotary President, Colin Corio:  Pianist, Sandro, Instrumental Runner Up

Pictured Above, With Ascot Rotary President, Colin Corio:  Lulu, Vocal Runner Up

Pictured Above, With Ascot Rotary President, Colin Corio:  Violinist, Gemma, Instrumental ,Special Mention

Pictured Above, With Ascot Rotary President, Colin Corio:  Alexandra, Vocal, Special Mention

Pictured Above: Ascot Rotarian and MC, Tony Love