Congratulations to Evie Williamson who was named Shetland’s Young Fiddler of the Year on Saturday night, winning the Frank Jamieson Memorial Trophy as well as the Open and Traditional competitions.  Evie was playing a fiddle made by dad, Gilbert and follows in the footsteps of Magnus who won in 2021.  You can read more about Evie’s success here.

Whalsay was represented in all three of the age groups with Tom Williamson and Henry Anderson in the Junior class and Effie Anderson in the Intermediate class. All received the new 2023 fiddle case sticker and a signed certificate for their participation.  All the fiddlers enjoyed the event and some have already started thinking about what they would play at the 2024 event!  The fiddle players enjoyed the experience playing on a professional venue stage. Many new friendships with musicians from other schools has been made at this year’s event.

All of these pupils get their instrumental tuition from Eunice Henderson every Monday.  Parents and pupils will be able to hear them, the other instrumentalists and some upper Primary class groups at our Afternoon Concert.  Please note that this concert has been rearranged for Wednesday 10th May.