Feedback on Scottish Young Musicians 2024 Evaluation


In our survey we asked:


  • Which school you attended.
  • Which year group you were in.
  • What instrument you play.
  • What you thought of the suitability of the venue.
  • For your comments on the venue.
  • If you would take part in the competition again.
  • How you heard about the competition.
  • If you had any other comments about Scottish Young Musician of the Year.


You told us:


  • Pupils from 4 Academies responded.

The table below shows the Academy and number of pupils that responded:

Banff Academy

1

Kemnay Academy

1

Mackie Academy

2

Turriff Academy

1



The table below shows the year group and number of pupils that responded:

S1

1

S3

1

S4

3



The table below shows the instrument played and number of pupils that played that instrument:

Drum kit and Xylophone

1

Fiddle

1

Piano

3



Suitability of the venue:

  • 14.3% said that the venue was Ok, 71.4% said it was Good and 14.3% said it was Excellent.


Venue comments:

  • Well set out with plenty of seating, good acoustics, close to local amenities for lunch etc, and good clean facilities.


  • It was good apart from the piano backstage with a lid that couldn't stay open.


  • Could have been warmer.

Would you take part in the competition again:

100% of respondents would take part in the competition again.



How you heard about the competition:

  • 28.6% heard via their School, 28.6% heard via the Instrumental Music Service, 28.6% heard via their Teacher and 14.3% heard via Other.


Other Comments:

  • It was a very good competition, well organised and with a good diversity of players.


  • It wasn't great with people not showing up and having to wait quite a while but in general was a great experience.


  • Helpful staff.


  • Judges general feedback good. Disappointed by comment about competition dress code.


  • Looking forward to next year's competition.


Based on the data:

We will:


  • Continue using two adjudicators if budget allows.


  • Feedback this year’s comments to adjudicators.


  • Check practice piano prior to the event.


  • Include in our correspondence, encouragement to competitors and their supporters to attend the entire day in order to achieve smoother running of the event.


Share Feedback on Scottish Young Musicians 2024 Evaluation on Facebook Share Feedback on Scottish Young Musicians 2024 Evaluation on Twitter Share Feedback on Scottish Young Musicians 2024 Evaluation on Linkedin Email Feedback on Scottish Young Musicians 2024 Evaluation link