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  Godalming Conservatoire Concert On Thursday 9th January, a group of our young musicians delivered an outstanding performance at the Godalming Conservatoire Baroque Concert. The event showcased the remarkable skill and professionalism of our students, earning them praise from the Chairperson of Conservatoire Concerts, Suzanne Cacciottolo, who wished to ‘congratulate all the students’ and was…

  South Yorkshire Orchestral Collective and the Music For Youth Proms At the end of November 2024, Year 12 trumpeter Rhys, Year 11 trombonist Skye and Year 7 trumpeter Glyn were invited to return to work with the newly-formed South Yorkshire Music Hub (a collaboration between Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster Music Hubs) and their…

  Purcell Composer Spends Day with Renowned Film Producer We were delighted to hear that Natty, a Year 13 first-study composer, recently had an incredible opportunity to spend a day with legendary film composer Danny Elfman in Liverpool. On 14th November, Natty was involved in rehearsals for Elfman’s percussion concerto, performed by the Liverpool Philharmonic…

  Purcell’s Annual Christmas Card Competition A big thank you to all the students and staff who entered this year’s Design a Christmas Card Competition run by Purcell’s Art Department. We received lots of fabulously festive designs, which made the judging process a particularly tricky business. Thank goodness Purcell’s Principal was up to the challenge….

  Purcell Pianist Shines with Standing Ovation at International Competition Upper sixth pianist Phoebe captivated audiences last weekend with her performance of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2 at the prestigious Pianale Piano Festival Winner’s Concert, held in the Fürstensaal of Stadtschloss Fulda, Germany. The invitation was a reward for her triumph at the 17th International…

  Purcell Pianist Shines at WPTA Spain Piano Competition Gala This half-term, Year 12 pianist Teodora was invited to perform in the prestigious Gala Concert of the WPTA Spain Piano Competition, following her outstanding achievement of winning second prize. In addition to this remarkable accolade, Teodora also received a special prize for the best interpretation…

  Young & Wild Documentary It is our pleasure to share a documentary about Year 13 commercial piano and voice student Oscar. Oscar filmed ‘Young & Wild’ in December 2023. The documentary follows his journey into music and the release of his debut EP, Far From Home. It is a brave and bold, insightful and…

  Purcell Violinist Reaches BBC Young Musician Grand Final We are thrilled to announce that Year 12 violinist Shlomi has made it through to the final three contestants of the BBC Young Musician of the Year 2024 competition! Shlomi, along with fellow finalists Ryan Wang (piano, 17) from Canada and Jacky Zhang (piano, 16) from…

  Purcell’s 2024-25 Student Leadership Team Following election and interviews, we are delighted to announce the 2024-25 Student Leadership Team as follows: Heads of School: Suanoi (Year 13) Ramona (Year 13) Phoebe (Year 13) Academic Lead: Dianna (Year 13) Activities Lead: Jessie (Year 13) Birce (Year 13) Charities and Outreach Lead: Lara (Year 12) Maria…

  Purcell Student Attends National Youth Brass Band Residential In early August, Year 11 baritone horn and trombonist Skye spent a week at Stonyhurst College in Lancashire on a residential course with the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain. After a week of rehearsals under the baton of Professor David King the Band performed…