The Western Music Society of Trinity College, Kandy, showcased exceptional talent at the All-Island Western Music and Dance Competition 2025, held in Colombo under the Ministry of Education. The Society earned two National First Places in the Senior Vocal Solo and Junior Piano Solo categories and secured Runners-up positions in both the Junior and Senior Chorale events.  

Provincial Achievements

• Junior Chorale – 1st Place

• Senior Chorale – 1st Place

• Senior Vocal Solo – 1st Place

• Junior Piano Solo – 1st Place

Building on these successes, the Society advanced to the national stage, where their results were equally impressive:

National Highlights

• Senior Vocal Solo – National First (Hansana Jayasundara)

• Junior Piano Solo – National First (Lithum Lokuyaddehige)

• Junior Chorale – Runners-up

• Senior Chorale – Runners-up

Junior Chorale Performance

After securing first place provincially, the Junior Chorale moved on to the national competition with a dynamic programme featuring “Welcome Sweet Springtime” by Michael Watson and “Cantamos” by James M. DesJardins. The set piece emphasized clarity and vocal balance, while the choice piece brought lively rhythms and expressive contrasts. Their coordination and tonal quality impressed the judges, earning the Runners-up award.

Junior Chorale Members :

Master Chanuth Koswatte, Master Mark Jayaratne, Master Dinesh Yadhukshan, Master Sanija Bandara, Master Nevin Kulasekara, Master Peshala Bandara, Master Nishith Wimalaratne, Master Dihas Senavirathne, Master Sai Akshath, Master Sayul De Silva, Master Vinuka Bandaranayake, Master Shevin Mederigama, Master David Weragama, Master Nadula Wickramasinghe, Master Denith Prematilake, Master Yumeth Gunatilake, Master Sethuja Tennekoon, Master Senith Ratnatilake, Master Rakitha Wijayasinghe, Master Shewan Alok, Master Bivon Abeyrathne, Master Senul Dissanayake, Master Premkumar Varun, Master Saven Premadasa, Master Haweesha Himarash and Master Sanchesh Bandara

Senior Chorale Performance

The Senior Chorale followed a similar path, advancing to nationals after winning their provincial round. Their repertoire included Disney’s “A Whole New World” and “Time” by Jennifer Lucy Cook, performed entirely a cappella. The group’s precise rhythm, vocal control, and expressive delivery secured them the Runners-up title.

Senior Chorale Members :

Master Hansana Jayasundara, Master Trehan Sinnen, Master Chamath Sinhalage, Master Mevindu Attanayake, Master Chamath Thilakaratne, Master Menath Kahapola, Master Dwayne Perera, Master Bumitha Nanayakkara, Master Ronal Weerasekara, Master Binupa Jayawardane, Master Kumath Epa, Master Nadeen Samarakoon, Master Muhammed Jameel, Master Yumeth Epa, Master Rehan Premaratne, Master Ishon Walpolapitiya, Master Amrit Victoria, Master Induwara Rajapakshe, Master Sobhath Amarasekara, Master Chandeepa Gunarathna, Master Jayith Ganegoda, Master Senuja Tennekoon, Master Shameel Praneeth, Master Dulmina Herath, Master Dihen Rajapakse, Master Chenura Athapaththu and Master Lithum Lokuyaddehige

Individual Triumphs

• Junior Piano Solo: Master Lithum Lokuyaddehige delivered a captivating performance of “Willie Wagglstick’s Walkabout” by Brian Bonsor and “Gavotte” by F.J. Gossec, demonstrating technical skill and versatility across jazz and classical styles.

• Senior Vocal Solo: Hansana Jayasundara, President of the Society, impressed with “Where’er You Walk” by G.F. Handel and “Con te partirò” by Andrea Bocelli, performing with exceptional control and emotional depth.

The Society’s achievements reflect the dedication, practice, and teamwork of its members, as well as the guidance of Teachers-in-Charge: Mrs. Ridmi Weerasinghe, Mrs. Chryshanthi Cabral Surendrakumar, Mrs. Krishni George, and Mr. Hirantha Jayasinghe.