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RELEASE: Wednesday 30th April 2025 We are excited to share that The Purcell School’s Brass Department is expanding! For the first time, we are welcoming applications from young brass band players, including those who play the cornet, tenor horn, baritone and euphonium. Led by our Head of Wind, Brass and Percussion, Mike Cavanagh, this development…

  Welcome to the latest edition of Purcell’s Weekly Highlights!   Ealing Festival We were thrilled to hear that Year 12 pianist Benji was awarded the overall winner of the open piano concerto competition at this year’s Ealing Festival. Benji studies at Purcell under Caterina Grewe. Congratulations, Benji! Benji has also been invited by the…

On Tuesday 27th November, The Purcell School hosted its annual Fundraising Gala at Drapers’ Hall; an evening of fine dining and wonderful music to raise vital funds for the School. The evening featured performances from Purcell students, a silent auction, a raffle and speeches from Principal Paul Bambrough, current student Gayatri Nair and alumnus Andrew…

The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain (NYO) has announced its 2019 orchestra and season. The 164 teenage musicians represent every region in the country and have been selected following 76 days of auditions held in 11 cities across the country where 710 musicians took part in auditions. The Purcell School is extremely proud to…

On Sunday 5th November, The Purcell School Brass Ensemble directed by Kevin Hathway, performed two fanfares at the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire’s Justice Service at St. Albans Cathedral, to a full congregation of VIPs from the county. The ensemble, comprising Estella Browne (horn), Steffan Dawe (timpani), Christopher Price (tuba), Sam Sigl and Maria Vodovozova (trumpets)…