Two Burnaby Schools are winners in a national music contest involving thousands of students from coast-to-coast. Capitol Hill and Marlborough Elementary schools took the top prize in their categories, with a primary class at Capitol Hill also capturing a third prize win in the Canadian Music Class Challenge, put on by CBC Music.
There are only 11 public school categories for various ages in the contest and when classes from all over Canada are competing, capturing 2 of the 11 top honours shines a light on the talents of students and the strength of music education in the Burnaby School District.
Two schools won for their rendition of Nikamo, a Cree lullaby. Learn more about the winners and see their entries below. Read about the seven performances from four Burnaby schools that made the finals here.
CATEGORY: ELEMENTARY INSTRUMENTAL (Grades 4-6)
First prize CAPITOL HILL ELEMENTARY - Resonance, Hand Bell and Chime Ensemble - "Nikamo" by Burnstick
- $3,000 in new musical instruments and a plaque
- Music teacher: Theresa Lui
- See their video entry here
Judge's comments: "Congratulations, Capitol Hill. A well maintained tempo, and not one note out of place. Great job." Kai Black, executive producer, Canadian Music Class Challenge.
CATEGORY: INDIGENOUS LANGUAGES PRIZE (Favourite Performance of "Nikamo")
Winner MARLBOROUGH ELEMENTARY - Grade 5/6 classes - "Nikamo"
- $1,000 in new musical instruments and a plaque
- Music teacher: Corina Kuban
- See their video entry here
Judge's comments: "The dramatic change in tempo and energy makes this a standout performance of Nikamo.' Well done, Marlborough Elementary." Kai Black, executive producer, Canadian Music Class Challenge.
CATEGORY: PRIMARY INSTRUMENTAL (Grades K-3)
Third prize CAPITOL HILL ELEMENTARY - Division 11 - "Paper Heart" by Jeremy and Jazzy
- Plaque
- Music teacher: Theresa Lui
- See their video entry here
Watch a video compilation of the seven finalists from the District
Learn more
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Seven Burnaby school music groups vie for top prizes in national contest - Burnaby Now, December 2022
Four Schools are Finalists in National Music Contest - December 2022
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Read the CBC Canadian Music Class Challenge Webpage
