Strings galore at the Gympie Eisteddfod

Primary schools string ensembles played “extremely musical” performances on Tuesday at the Gympie Eisteddfod, making teachers and parents proud. See the photos, watch the video:

The Gympie Eisteddfod was all about strings on day five of the competition at The Pavilion, and showcased some truly musical talented performances from primary schools and students across the region and beyond.

Six primary schools took to the stage in a show of strings in what adjudicator Alisa Jones described as “extremely musical” showing “shape and giving the music breath” for such young musicians.

She said she was happy to just “sit back and enjoy the music”.

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Gympie Central took first place in the small instrumental ensemble, followed by One Mile Primary and Monkland Primary School.

Proud parents, teachers and supporters then cheered from the audience as children, eight years and younger braved the stage with their instruments together as a duet or as a solo player.

Everyone was a winner in these categories and the talent at such a young age is only set to grow and continue to contribute to the musical landscape of Gympie.

See the photos, watch the video (please note, the video is not to time, rather an expression of the nerves, excitement and dedication from all students).

Piper Cracknell and Alice Francis won first place in the string duet (10 years and under) at the Gympie Eisteddfod. August 1, 2023. Picture: Christine Schindler

Sophie Chammen won second in the string solo (8 years and under) at the 2023 Gympie Eisteddfod. August 1, 2023. Picture: Christine Schindler

Victory College students Sophie Bridges and Isabella Deviney were given Highly Commended as a string duet (10 years and under) at the Gympie Eisteddfod. August 1, 2023. Picture: Christine Schindler

Piper Cracknell and Alice Francis won first place in the string duet (10 years and under) at the Gympie Eisteddfod. August 1, 2023. Picture: Christine Schindler

Maya McBride and Laura Wilcox from One Mile State School prepare for the small instrumental ensemble strings (primary school) at the Gympie Eisteddfod. August 1, 2023. Picture: Christine Schindler

Victory College students Sophie Bridges and Isabella Deviney were given Highly Commended as a string duet (10 years and under) at the Gympie Eisteddfod. August 1, 2023. Picture: Christine Schindler

Piper Cracknell and Alice Francis won first place in the string duet (10 years and under) at the Gympie Eisteddfod. August 1, 2023. Picture: Christine Schindler

James Bryant and Alex Schuetze from One Mile State School prepare for the small instrumental ensemble strings (primary school) at the Gympie Eisteddfod. August 1, 2023. Picture: Christine Schindler

James Bryant and Alex Schuetze from One Mile State School prepare for the small instrumental ensemble strings (primary school) at the Gympie Eisteddfod. August 1, 2023. Picture: Christine Schindler

Dani Duggen with her children Seth and Mia Duggen, who won first place as part of the Gympie Central String Ensemble. August 1, 2023. Picture: Christine Schindler

Malachi Heron won first place for this trombone solo (9 years and under) at the Gympie Eisteddfod. August 1, 2023. Picture: Christine Schindler

Malachi Heron won first place for this trombone solo (9 years and under) at the Gympie Eisteddfod. August 1, 2023. Picture: Christine Schindler

Piper Cracknell and Alice Francis won first place in the string duet (10 years and under) at the Gympie Eisteddfod. August 1, 2023. Picture: Christine Schindler

Gympie Central State School won first place for giving their songs "shape and breath" in the small instrumental ensemble strings at the Gympie Eisteddfod. August 1, 2023. Picture: Christine Schindler

Mya Bray won first place for her string solo (8 years and under) at the Gympie Eisteddfod. Pictured with her dad, Jason Bray. August 1, 2023. Picture: Christine Schindler

A young cohort of string players from Gympie Central State School took first place for the small instrumental ensemble strings. Adjudicator Alisa Jones commented on the "extremely musical" ability of the ensemble. August 1, 2023. Picture: Christine Schindler

Maya McBride and Laura Wilcox from One Mile State School prepare for the small instrumental ensemble strings (primary school) at the Gympie Eisteddfod. August 1, 2023. Picture: Christine Schindler

Molly Cork and Tully Bell from One Mile State School prepare for the small instrumental ensembal strings (primary school) at the Gympie Eisteddfod. August 1, 2023. Picture: Christine Schindler

Mya Bray won first place for her string solo (8 years and under) at the Gympie Eisteddfod. Pictured with her dad, Jason Bray. August 1, 2023. Picture: Christine Schindler

Ryan and Travis James placed third in the string duet (8 years and under) at the Gympie Eisteddfod. August 1, 2023. Picture: Christine Schindler

Molly Cork and Tully Bell prepare for the small instrumental ensemble strings (primary school) at the Gympie Eisteddfod. August 1, 2023. Picture: Christine Schindler

Piper Cracknell and Alice Francis won first place in the string duet (10 years and under) at the Gympie Eisteddfod. August 1, 2023. Picture: Christine Schindler

Maya McBride and Laura Wilcox from One Mile State School prepare for the small instrumental ensemble strings (primary school) at the Gympie Eisteddfod. August 1, 2023. Picture: Christine Schindler