Lochs Choir battle stiff competition to win prestigious prize at the Mòd
21 October 2022
Lochs Gaelic Choir lifted the coveted Lorn Shield with an outstanding performance at the Royal National Mòd.
Competitive choral singing at the Mòd is firmly is back in action after a two year absence because of the pandemic.
Excitement built up for a host of rural choirs in the run-
The win comes as Lochs celebrate their 65th anniversary.
Its been 15 years since they last took home the Lorn Shield, narrowly missing out on a number of occasions.
They scored top in the Lorn competition, edging a sliver ahead of Back Gaelic Choir. Barra Choir was placed third while Carloway Choir came in fourth.
Conductor Ronald Murray was awarded the Mrs C MacDonald Silver Baton.
The audience at Perth Concert Hall was captivated by soloist Angus Smith’s melodious voice during a superb rendition of An Eala Bhàn -
An Comunn awarded them the Captain Angus Stewart Trophy, and the Dalriada Cup -
They came second in the Puirt-
Còisir Sgìr' a' Bhac also achieved an excellent result, clinching a raft of prizes after winning two events and coming second in a third competition.
They were presented with the Aline MacKenzie Memorial Trophy for leading the Puirt contest with conductor Avril Allen given the John Young Memorial Baton.
An Comunn awarded them the Grampian Television Trophy for gaining top place in the ladies choral contest as well as the Rod Mackenzie, Sgir a’ Bhac Memorial Baton which was previously donated as a prize to the Mòd in memory of their founding conductor who died in 2017.
In addition, they received the Sandy Heron and the Hamish Graham trophies for the highest marks in Gaelic and music.
Lochs Gaelic Choir
