Musical talent showcased at Narrabri Eisteddfod | PHOTOS

Some magnificent performances in a wide array of music were heard at the opening section of the Narrabri Eisteddfod last week.

Students and tutors are to be congratulated on the practice and preparation put into the production of performances reaching such a high standard.

Music adjudicator Barry Walmsley was impressed with the presentations which ran over three days commencing with a full program on Monday morning, an HSC only section in the afternoon, and an evening session delighting the audience who attended.

Mr Walmsley imparted constructive feedback to the performers and congratulated music convenors Dianne Shann and Jenny Tucker on the stewardship and smooth running of the event which concluded on Wednesday.

Woodwind classical solo 10-years and under: Winnie Winston-Smith (first), Maddison Connole (second), Weston Ryan (third) and Tina Ou (highly commended). Woodwind classical solo 10-years and under: Winnie Winston-Smith (first), Maddison Connole (second), Weston Ryan (third) and Tina Ou (highly commended).

Music adjudicator Barry Walmsley and Narrabri Eisteddfod scribe Robyn Barnes. Music adjudicator Barry Walmsley and Narrabri Eisteddfod scribe Robyn Barnes.

Back, Narrabri Eisteddfod program and trophy coordinator Kara Taylor, front, writing table – computer entries, Bron Clarke and writing table – certificates Denise Witt. Back, Narrabri Eisteddfod program and trophy coordinator Kara Taylor, front, writing table – computer entries, Bron Clarke and writing table – certificates Denise Witt.

Woodwind 20th century solo 12-years and under: Ruby Irwin (first), Sohpie Hartnett (second) and Mia Greenaway (third) with tutor Rosemary Smith. Woodwind 20th century solo 12-years and under: Ruby Irwin (first), Sohpie Hartnett (second) and Mia Greenaway (third) with tutor Rosemary Smith.

Woodwind classical solo 15-years-and-under: Isabella Keys (first). Woodwind classical solo 15-years-and-under: Isabella Keys (first).

Committee member and former music convenor Judy Watson and president Jacqui Warnock with the major committee awards. Committee member and former music convenor Judy Watson and president Jacqui Warnock with the major committee awards.

Among his many performances, Stephen Bailey sang a beautiful rendition from the musical Hamilton in the open vocal section - solo - song from stage show or film. Among his many performances, Stephen Bailey sang a beautiful rendition from the musical Hamilton in the open vocal section - solo - song from stage show or film.

Kath Baird left, performed in the recorder solo – masters section, accompanied by pianist Sandra Clarke of the Gunnedah Conservatorium. Kath Baird left, performed in the recorder solo – masters section, accompanied by pianist Sandra Clarke of the Gunnedah Conservatorium.

Julia Petzl-Berney, piano solo restricted open age. Julia Petzl-Berney, piano solo restricted open age.

The Harvey family performed some magnificent pieces on Monday evening with solo piano and vocals, from left, Sid, Carmel and Denis Harvey. Sid was particularly proud to beat dad Denis at piano solo – own choice – open age with first place. The Harvey family performed some magnificent pieces on Monday evening with solo piano and vocals, from left, Sid, Carmel and Denis Harvey. Sid was particularly proud to beat dad Denis at piano solo – own choice – open age with first place.

Lauren Brown wowed the audience with her solo performances in song from stage show or film, secondary vocal section - solo Years 10, 11 and 12 and open vocal section – solo. Lauren Brown wowed the audience with her solo performances in song from stage show or film, secondary vocal section - solo Years 10, 11 and 12 and open vocal section – solo.

Beautiful renditions from Harmony Inc: Back, Fiona Wyngaarden, Renee Ritchee, David Shan, Darrell Tiemens, Lisa Hayne, Will Johnson, front, Penny Nalder, Kerry Nipperess, Mandy Brown, Sharnai Lewis with their conductor Stephen Bailey. Beautiful renditions from Harmony Inc: Back, Fiona Wyngaarden, Renee Ritchee, David Shan, Darrell Tiemens, Lisa Hayne, Will Johnson, front, Penny Nalder, Kerry Nipperess, Mandy Brown, Sharnai Lewis with their conductor Stephen Bailey.

Piano duet own choice 12-years and under: Nina and Olivia Campbell. Piano duet own choice 12-years and under: Nina and Olivia Campbell.

Piano duet open age: Liz Martin-Dickison and Grace Smith. Piano duet open age: Liz Martin-Dickison and Grace Smith.

Piano solo restricted 10-years-and-under: Chloe Cameron (first), Millie Elms (second) and Bella Campbell (third). Piano solo restricted 10-years-and-under: Chloe Cameron (first), Millie Elms (second) and Bella Campbell (third).

Piano solo own choice 15-years-and-under: Daniel Smith (first), William Faris (second) and Anna Stuart (third) with music adjudicator Barry Warmsley. Piano solo own choice 15-years-and-under: Daniel Smith (first), William Faris (second) and Anna Stuart (third) with music adjudicator Barry Warmsley.

Guitar solo 12-years-and-under: Will Longstaff. Guitar solo 12-years-and-under: Will Longstaff.

Beginner piano 11-years-and-under: Joe Riley. Beginner piano 11-years-and-under: Joe Riley.

Piano solo own choice 15-years-and-under: Anna Stuart with tutor Graeme Compton. Piano solo own choice 15-years-and-under: Anna Stuart with tutor Graeme Compton.

Infants vocal section solo - song in costume Year 2-and-under: Barnaby Lillyman who sang Train Driver. Infants vocal section solo - song in costume Year 2-and-under: Barnaby Lillyman who sang Train Driver.

Family musical item: Jacqualyn Drenkhahn, Hugo and Barnaby Lillyman and Ruby Davis-Drenkhahn from Moree. Family musical item: Jacqualyn Drenkhahn, Hugo and Barnaby Lillyman and Ruby Davis-Drenkhahn from Moree.