The students performed in all age groups from eight years and under to the VCE and open sections.

Three students were also acknowledged with special encouragement awards.

Mr Sozanski said that the competitions provided a valuable performance opportunity for students.

"Preparation includes a performance workshop day and regular concert classes, where stagecraft and performance skills are taught," he said.

The three local students who performed were Isabelle Fitzgerald of Daylesford, two second places, Nicola Penny of Sailors Falls, a first place and Tahnee-Lei Paderno of Lyonville, a second place.

Isabelle sat for her grade two exam in July and was awarded an A grading.