Written by Beth (12) and Belinda (9) - pictured above in the recording studio
We both entered an on-line international singing competition during lockdown. The competition was called Unlock Your Talent, and had celebrity judges and people competing from as far away as Australia. It was lovely to be singing as we had missed Wells Cathedral so much.
Beth entered the 12 to 18 category, singing Amarilli Mia Bella by Caccini; and Belinda the 6 to 11 category, singing Wishing you were Somehow Here Again by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
We were thrilled to find that we had both made it through not only the first round, but the semi-finals and then to the finals, with each round being re-judged.
Out of hundreds of entries, the final results were a second place for Beth and a third place for Belinda in their respective categories!
We had some beautiful comments and were so pleased. The judges described Beth’s performance as ‘spine-tingling’ and ‘crystal clear’, and she had a special mention from opera singer David Webb. Belinda’s performance was described as ‘brilliant with a truly beautiful sound’.
We were so delighted with our results and send thanks to Mr Cole for his encouragement and for allowing us to take part. We can’t wait to be back singing together as a choir soon.
