Review by Muhammed Jameel (Web Content Team)
The Western Music Society of Trinity College, Kandy, achieved notable success at the All-Island Western Music and Dance Competition 2025, organised by the Ministry of Education and held from 16th to 19th September in Colombo. The Society won 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 Results:
- Junior Chorale – First Place
- Senior Chorale – First Place
- Senior Vocal Solo – First Place
- Junior Piano Solo – First Place
Progressing to the national level, the Society achieved the following:
National Results:
- 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
The Junior Chorale qualified for the national stage after placing first at the provincial competition. Their programme included “Welcome Sweet Springtime” by Michael Watson and “Cantamos” by James M. DesJardins. The set piece highlighted their diction and balance, while the choice song, meaning “We Sing” in Spanish, featured rhythmic patterns and dynamic contrasts. The group displayed strong coordination and tone, earning the Runners-up title in their category.
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 Master Sanchesh Bandara
Senior Chorale Performance
The Senior Chorale advanced after placing first at the provincial round. Their set piece was Disney’s “A Whole New World” and their choice was “Time” by Jennifer Lucy Cook. The group performed a cappella, requiring strong control, expression and rhythm. Their performance secured the Runners-up title at the national level.
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 Master Lithum Lokuyaddehige
Junior Piano Solo by Lithum Lokuyaddehige
Master Lithum Lokuyaddehige placed first in the Junior Piano Solo (All-Island), performing “Willie Wagglstick’s Walkabout” by Brian Bonsor and “Gavotte” by F.J. Gossec. The pieces showed contrast in style—one jazz-influenced and the other classical—allowing him to demonstrate technique and control.
Senior Vocal Solo by Hansana Jayasundara
Master Hansana Jayasundara, President of the Society, won First Place in the Senior Vocal Solo (All-Island). His set piece was “Where’er You Walk” by G.F. Handel, and his choice was “Con te partirò” by Andrea Bocelli. Both pieces required sustained control and expression, which he delivered with clarity and strength.
The Western Music Society’s success at the 2025 competition reflects the effort and preparation of its members. Trinity College congratulates the Society and thanks the Teachers-in-Charge: Mrs Ridmi Weerasinghe, Mrs Chryshanthi Cabral Surendrakumar, Mrs Krishni George and Mr Hirantha Jayasinghe for their continued support.
Trinity’s music remains a reflection of teamwork and dedication.
