On October 27th, Colegio Concepción celebrated its English Song Festival 2026, an event organised by the English Department to promote English language learning through music, creativity, and artistic expression.
The festival brought together students from different grade levels, who took to the stage to perform a variety of songs in English, ranging from pop hits and rock classics to memorable ballads. Each performance showcased the students’ talent, dedication, and enthusiasm, creating an enjoyable atmosphere for everyone in attendance.
A Celebration of Student Talent
This year’s festival featured eleven performances by the following students:
Emilia Mardones, 7th Grade A – “Runaway” by AURORA
Laura Oyarce, 7th Grade B – “Easy on Me” by Adele
Máximo Chauriye, 8th Grade A – “My Way” by Elvis Presley
Maite Ulsen, 1st Year of Secondary D – “All I Want” by Olivia Rodrigo
Fernanda Alarcón, 1st Year of Secondary C – “I Don’t Wanna Be You Anymore” by Billie Eilish
Bruno González, 2nd Year of Secondary A – “Around the Fur” by Deftones
Namoon, 2nd Year of Secondary A – “The Only Exception” by Paramore
Florencia Aravena, 2nd Year of Secondary B – “Body” by Mother Mother
Fernando Cepeda, 3rd Year of Secondary A – “Supersonic” by Oasis
Santiago Álvarez, 3rd Year of Secondary A – “Sparks” by Coldplay
Martín Jara, 4th Year of Secondary B – a medley of songs by Shakira
The audience enthusiastically supported the performers throughout the event, celebrating their efforts and helping create a welcoming environment in which students could share their musical interests and abilities.
Our Panel of Judges
The performances were evaluated by a panel of judges consisting of Dafne Vergara and Javiera Reyes, student teachers completing their teaching practicums in English Language Teaching, and Matilde Melo, a student from 3rd Year of Secondary C and winner of the previous edition of the festival, who returned this year as a judge.
We thank our judges for their valuable contribution and for helping make this event a meaningful experience for our students.
Recognising Our Winners
Following the judges’ deliberation, the results of the English Song Festival 2026 were announced:
Honourable Mention: Martín Jara
Third Place: Laura Oyarce
Second Place: Fernanda Alarcón
First Place: Máximo Chauriye
Congratulations to all our winners and participants for their outstanding performances and commitment!
Learning English Through Music
Beyond the competition, the festival gave students the opportunity to build confidence, develop their pronunciation and performance skills, and put their English into practice in an engaging and creative way. Music also allowed them to express themselves, explore their interests, and share their talents with others.
The English Department congratulates all participants and extends its sincere thanks to the judges for their time, support, and valuable contribution to the event.
At Colegio Concepción, we remain committed to providing opportunities for students to develop their language skills, express their creativity, and showcase their talents.
