St Margaret’s Calne Chamber Choir has been named Wiltshire Junior Choir of the Year 2025 at the prestigious Devizes Eisteddfod.
The choir impressed judges in the Under 11 class with performances of Jonathan Dove’s Fire from Seasons and Charms and the traditional South African song Siyahamba.
The eight-day festival, which celebrates creativity across music, drama, speech, dance and art, featured 529 performances in 130 classes. Around 320 young performers took part in both competitive and non-competitive events, making this one of the region’s standout showcases for young talent.
Prep school head Alex Hopkins said, “This is an exceptional accolade, and we could not be prouder of every child involved. Their commitment, teamwork and musicianship shone through brilliantly on the day, and it is wonderful to see their talent recognised so publicly.”
