Students at a Beaconsfield school have sung their way to the top scooping prestigious award in the Marlow Festival of Music and Drama yesterday (24/11).

Beaconsfield High School Chamber Choir, which was established just one year ago, walked away with the Danny Churchill Rotary Trophy – which recognises the most outstanding youth or senior school choir.

For the first time 24 girls from across the school competed in the festival singing The Water of Tyne (Trad. arr Michael Neaum) and This Little Babe (Benjamin Britten) at All Saints Church, on the High Street.

Head of music at the school, Caroline Moss said: “I am so proud of the girls. They were very daunted by the prospect of going into a competition at such an early stage in their development, and this success is testament to their commitment and dedication to the group.”

The girls were applauded by the judge, Benjamin Costello, for their 'passion, energy and commitment' during the performance.

And headmistress, Rachel Smith said: “Securing a win against such an exceptional choir as Borlase is a huge achievement. This will give our girls a real boost as they prepare for the forthcoming Christmas events.”