We once again struck the right chord at the Regional Music Festivals (RMF) held at Moi Forces Academy. With strong performances across Primary, Junior Secondary and Secondary School levels, our students displayed talent, creativity, and composure—demonstrating the power of disciplined preparation and artistic expression.
🎼 Day 1 Highlights – Upper Primary & Junior School
Our Upper Primary section presented eight items, with standout results in several categories:
- Own Arrangement – 🥇 Position 1
- Own Composition (TSC) – 🥈 Position 2
- Own Composition (KICD) – 🥈 Position 2
- Own Composition (A.A. Kenya) – 🥉 Position 3
- Own Composition (Patriotism) – 🥉 Position 3
- Pianoforte Intermediate – Position 4
- Solo Set Piece – Position 4
- French Choral – Awaiting results at the time
Three items from Day 1 qualified for the National Music Festivals in Meru.
🎤 Day 2 – More Junior School Success
On the second day, the Junior School maintained the momentum, entering five items and recording top-tier results:
- Own Composition (Boy Child) – 🥇 Position 1
- Set Piece – 🥈 Position 2
- Own Sacred Composition – 🥈 Position 2
- Woodwind Solo – 🥈 Position 2
- French Solo (Dante Mbugua) – 🥈 Position 2
All five items advanced to the Nationals at Kagaa Girls in Meru County.
🎶 Day 3 – Lower Primary Performances
Our Lower Primary Choir participated in three categories:
- Solo – 🥈 Position 2
- Equity Song – 🥉 Position 3
- Arrangement – 🥉 Position 3
Although none progressed to Nationals, the young performers gained invaluable experience and showcased commendable effort.
🏅 Junior School Nationals-Bound Performers
A number of soloists and ensembles stood out and earned spots at the National Level:
- French Public Speaking – Dante Mbugua (🥈 Position 2)
- Piano Duet (Intermediate) – Njeru & Munyao (🥈 Position 2)
- Classical Guitar Solo – Allan Orina (🥇 Position 1)
- Non-Classical Guitar Solo – Keita Abondo (🥇 Position 1)
- JS Choir – Arrangement of African Folk Tunes – (🥇 Position 1)
- JS Choir – Original Composition – (🥇 Position 1)
- JS Choir – Own Choice Sacred – (🥇 Position 1)
👏 A massive congratulations to these students and their dedicated trainers for their stellar achievements!
🎹 Other Notable Junior School Performances
Though not advancing to Nationals, the following performances still earned recognition:
- Piano Solo (Advanced) – Justin Kamau (🥉 Position 3)
- Piano Duet (Advanced) – Muniu & Bett (🥉 Position 3)
- JS Choir – Special Composition – (🥉 Position 3)
- Violin Solo (Advanced) – Nyandigisi (🥉 Position 3)
- Vocal Quartet – Alan, Obimbo, Fernandez, Mogesa (Position 4)
- French Choral Verse – Position 4
- Piano Solo (Beginner) – Emmanuel Kariuki (Position 5)
- Boy Solo – Alan (Position 6)
- Woodwind Solo – Aidan Muiga (Position 6)
🎻 Secondary School Regional Results
Our Secondary School section made a strong showing as well:
- Choir Set Piece – 🥈 Position 2 Proceeds to Nationals
- Own Choice Sacred Song – 🥉 Position 3
- Violin Solo – Daryl Langata (🥈 Position 2) Proceeds to Nationals
- Pianoforte Advanced – Daryl Langata (🥉 Position 3)
- Pianoforte Intermediate – Josemaria Omondi (Position 4)
Final Tally – Headed to Nationals!
With over 15 entries proceeding to the National Music Festivals in Meru, from choirs to solo instrumentalists, from original compositions to public speaking in French, our boys continue to embrace creativity and discipline in equal measure.
Bravo to all participants and their music instructors!
We now set our sights on Meru for the National Stage—ready to perform and excel. 🎵
