Young Yate singers raise the roof at Thornbury Eisteddfod (From Gazette Series)
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Broadway Infant School in Yate wins best choir category at Thornbury Eisteddfod
4:20pm Tuesday 19th March 2013 in News By Alexandra Womack
Broadway Infant School in Yate won best under seven's choir at Thornbury Eisteddfod
YOUNG choir singers from Yate have wowed Eisteddfod judges with a selection of their favourite songs.
The 43 members of Broadway Infant School’s Key Stage 1 choir have taken first prize in the under seven choir category of Thornbury Eisteddfod.
The five to seven-year-olds sang several songs dinosaur-themed songs in a six-minute programme showcasing their vocal talents.
Teaching assistant and choir director Ingrid Pagett said: “The children were so excited to have won.
“They sang a seed song about spring and our favourite 200 million years song about dinosaurs.
“I was very proud of them, it brought a tear to my eye to see them win.”
Broadway last entered a winning choir in 2010 and last year came in second place.
The Eisteddfod is an inclusive festival designed to encourage young people of all abilities.
