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On Monday 27th April, four of our sixth form singers took part in a masterclass given by the soprano, Sarah Leonard. This masterclass was part of the Association of English Singers and Speakers Junior Recital First Prize won by Georgia Odette last Autumn. Seo Jin Lee sang ‘Gretchen am Spinnrade‘ by Schubert, Stephanie Edwards sang…

Leading UK Bassoon soloist, Laurence Perkins led two very inspiring events at Purcell yesterday.  ‘Bassoon Voyager’, a one hour concert programme, taking us on a musical journey around the world, and ‘Bear-faced Bassoonery’, an exploration of this characterful instrument, with the aim of encouraging more young musicians to take up the bassoon as well as for those…

How often do you see six pianists playing together? And how many composers would try writing for that combination? But none of that was enough to put Matthew off – here he is, rehearsing his AS composition this afternoon.

Something a bit different today: a video! Filmed during supper this evening, by a group determined to remain anonymous. It’s amazing what you can come across in a music school …

HRH The Prince of Wales honoured a number of outstanding figures in international musical life on Wednesday 14 May at the RCM’s Annual Awards ceremony. The President’s Award was instituted in 2013 by HRH The Prince of Wales in celebration of his 20th year as President of the RCM, to honour a student for outstanding…

After a gruelling night and day’s work, the opera came together brilliantly. It was a genuinely moving experience, as well as an astonishing practical achievement. Many congratulations to everyone who took part. Video courtesy of Mr P Fellas.

Chamber Choir gave an excellent lunchtime recital yesterday in one of the great buildings of the world – St Paul’s Cathedral in the heart of the City of London. Here they are, with conductor Edward Longstaff, in the Song School before the performance.

Cakes galore at yesterday’s Coffee Morning in aid of Cancer research. Coffee, cakes, good company and a good cause – what’s not to like?

Purcell School pupils, Dancedigital, Watford Museum and 30 local community performers have been working together on an exciting interactive live dance and technology performance as part of Watford Live!The performance will be a celebration of the process of a community dance project that has been taking place at the Watford Museum across May and June.  This…

Rehearsals have started for our annual Choral and Orchestral Concert at St Albans Cathedral, which takes place on Wednesday 1 July at 7.30pm. Here Mr Hathway conducts a first rehearsal of Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks, with as many players as he can fit in. With other works by Handel, Barber and Mozart, it…