Dundee Musician of the Year 2014 - Ian Christie of Menzieshill High School

Ian Christie Dundee Musician of the Year 2014
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I was delighted to attend the Dundee Musician of the Year Competition at the Bell Street Music Centre on Wednesday evening.

Eight senior pupils from Dundee Secondary Schools had been shortlisted to play in front of an invited audience and an independent Adjudicator, Mr Jim Park Head of the North Lanarkshire Schools' Music Service.

Each of the performers displayed an impressive mastery of their instrument and the two pieces that they played for us. 

The adjudicator chose Ian Christie from Menzieshill High School as the winner of this year's award for his outstanding performances playing the Marimba. 

I was also particularly impressed by the assured performances of Paul Yuile of Grove Academy on trombone.

Collectively the performances of the eight young musicians demonstrated the pinnacle of musicianship that is nurtured in our schools.

Well done to the performers, their Music Teachers, the Dundee School's Music Service and the parents and carers that have encouraged their children over the years.