The competition has taken place annually since 1983.  Winners have represented the full spectrum of musical instrumets and the following list shows the distribution.

    'Cello                     3

    Clarinet                 3

    Flute                      1

    French Horn         2

    Guitar                    1

    Harp                      1

    Piano                    7

    Saxophone          1

    Violin                     7

Many finalists have won places at the major music colleges in the UK and even overseas. Some pursue careers in music, either in teaching or performing in chamber groups and orchestras.    

The 2009 Competition was won by Miss Katie Kwong playing violin.