Congrats to all our Senior Category Winners!
Maysa H and Ayane A: Prize for haunting vocals and creative collaboration on a cover! $20
Rachel BH: Prize for fantastic instrumental cover. $20
Elliot P: For Instrumental arranging and terrific performance of a cover tune. $20
Melissa A, Kallista A, Sharanya G, Faith R, Shanika M: Best arrangement and ensemble performance of a cover tune $25
Richard KJ: Prize for great lyric writing and terrific use of the instrument! Many musical sections and cool arrangement! $25
Rashithaa M: Terrific songwriting with great use of instrumental sections and a very catchy chorus, lyrics and music. $25
Kaitlyn D: Excellent performance of a difficult cover song with fabulous instrumental touches in the intro and outro. $25
Maysa: Excellence in composing and great arranging for keys and uke $35
Ellie K: Beautiful song and singing. Extra points for terrific lyric writing. $35
The Amazing Sydney, NS Ensemble: Honourable mention for top ensemble composition and most innovative instrumental experimentation. Entertaining as well and thought provoking! Great job. $40
Wallace R and Haydn L: Honourable Mention for best original song and duo performance: $50
Mirei N: Honourable Mention Excellent chord progressions in an original composition. Lyrics and vocal performance are also top notch. Extra kudos for her cover song arranging prowess! $50
Iris T: Tie for 2nd place Excellence in songwriting both lyrically and melodically. Truly uplifting and original $50
Cooper G and Theo S: Tie for 2nd place best original song and duo performance: Great originality and writing. Use of rap a big plus! Congrats! $50
Winning arrangement by a duo:
Daniel S and Julian S: $100
Top 3 tied original songs
Shiloh H: Original Song - $100
Emiko D: Original Song - $100
Pearl P: Original Song - $100
Induction into Hall of Fame and DMS All Star Winners
Ella B: Hall of Fame & DMS All Star - $100
Maya M: Hall of Fame & DMS All Star - $100
Best song by the Chairperson of the Board of DMS. Extra points for tear jerking lyrics