On the 1st week of August 2024 in Eldoret town, the National Music Festival was held, showcasing the talents of musicians and performers from different schools around the country. Strathmore School had 13 entries for the National Music festivals.
The following were our performances:
In the piano category, the duet from Class 1107H dazzled the audience, securing an impressive 2nd position in the advanced category. Nearby, the eloquent French public speaker, Dante Mbugua, from Class 2318JA also captured hearts, earning their own 2nd position.
The highlight of the festival came from Class 323A, our Junior Secondary full choir which performed an original composition, winning 1st place. Their harmonies resonated through the hall, enchanting all who listened. In contrast, Class 322’s choir performed an African American Spiritual, earning 6th place, showcasing their rich cultural heritage.
Classes continued to impress: Class 257 presented an engaging own composition focused on the KICD curriculum, achieving 4th place; while Class 366JA’s choir sang about “Planting Trees,” also placing 4th, spreading an important environmental message. Class 268 raised awareness about the dangers of drugs and alcohol, landing in 5th place.
Meanwhile, Class 324JA explored popular African tunes with a lively arrangement of “Ngulo,” finishing 8th, and Class 264 tackled the theme of anti-counterfeit goods, also coming in at 8th.
Other entries included Class 261’s thoughtful composition on “Citizenship,” which finished 7th, and Class 266, which the primary school choir sang passionately about planting trees, placing it 6th.
This year’s festival is the 96th Music Festival and it was themed “Talent Development for Growth of the Creative Economy”. It celebrated the talents and hard work of all the young performers, making it memorable for everyone involved.
