Talented student Carl Leighton wins Classical guitar competition

Year 9 student Carl Leighton won the 14 years and under Classical guitar class at the Rothwell Competitive Music Festival on Wednesday 19th March and has been asked to play in the Rothwell Festival Showcase Concert on Friday 28th MarchCarl also came second in the Open class piano on Saturday 22nd March. 

Older brother and ex-student Mark Leighton came first in the Open Classical guitar section for all ages and has also been asked to play in the Rothwell Festival Showcase Concert along with an Open winners competition on Saturday 22nd March.  

Both boys belong to Stephen Caswell’s Guitar Ensemble, which won the Guitar ensemble Group Open Class.

Selby High School would like to congratulate both boys on their fantastic acheivements and wish them good luck for their future competitions!