Pupil crowned musician of the year (From Borehamwood Times)

Edge Grove pupil crowned musician of the year

9:18am Wednesday 17th October 2012 in News By Anna Slater

A pupil battled it out to be crowned musician of the year at an annual competition held by her school.

Lydia Daniels, a year eight pupil at Edge Grove High School, Radlett, played the clarinet against another 170 students at a concert last week.

She won after wowing the judge, assistant director of music, Jan Stevens, with a “stunning” performance of a Spanish dance by Moszovski.

The 12-year-old winner said: “Winning the competition means so much to me. I never felt I had a chance before but I felt so happy and surprised to win this year.

“I worked really hard for it and felt proud of my achievement – so did my family. I love music and also have singing lessons – I practice every day for up to an hour.”

Rachael Toolan, assistant director of music at the school, said: “The winner entertained everyone beautifully, performing with great confidence and enjoyment.”