Peter and Audrey Switzer Trophy Room

Strings - Lorne Francis Memorial String Trophy

Donated By: Mrs. Lorne Francis & Family, Stratford
First Presented: 1974
Criteria: Best or Most Promising Strings Player - Primary / Elementary Level

Lorne Francis was an avid musician who played a wide variety of musical instruments. Lorne, his mother, wife and son, were all classically trained violinists. As a tribute to Lorne and his love for music, his wife and family donated the Lorne Francis Memorial String Trophy to the Festival in his memory.

Winners

2026Molly Small
2025Dan Wong
2024Thomas So-Fronda

Eligible Classes

26001 - Strings Classical - Classical Solo #1 - Strings Solo Level 1View
26002 - Strings Classical - Classical Solo #1 - Strings Solo Level 2View
26003 - Strings Classical - Classical Solo #1 - Strings Solo Level 3View
26021 - Strings Classical - Classical Solo #2 - Strings Solo Level 1View
26022 - Strings Classical - Classical Solo #2 - Strings Solo Level 2View
26023 - Strings Classical - Classical Solo #2 - Strings Solo Level 3View
26041 - Strings Classical - Recital - Strings Recital Level 1View
26042 - Strings Classical - Recital - Strings Recital Level 2View
26043 - Strings Classical - Recital - Strings Recital Level 3View