THE 103rd Taunton Festival of the Arts got off to a beautifully sounding start.
Music, drama and dance classes and several prestigious competitions for young musicians of the year, as well as a gala concert in June, will be taking place in various venues throughout the year.
Music classes have started off the festival events and run until February 9.
Over 700 entries have come in for the piano, wind, strings and vocal days.
The Taunton junior young musician and Taunton junior young singer competitions take place on February 25, at Temple Methodist Church.
Taunton young musician and Taunton young singer competitions will take place at Queen’s College on February 26, the Taunton young music theatre singer competition is on March 12 at Taunton School.
Members of the public are welcome to attend any events.
Programmes will be available to purchase at Note-Orious, 20 High Street, Taunton, TA1 3PJ or on the website: tauntonfestivalofthearts.org.uk
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