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Top RCO Examination Prizes awarded to Purcell Alumnus

Congratulations to Purcell School alumnus Sean Heath, who recently received a Fellowship of the Royal College of Organists (FRCO).  He was awarded three prizes related to this exam: the Turpin Prize and Durrant Prize, the Harding Prize and Durrant Prize and the Samuel Baker Prize. 

After completing his A Levels at The Purcell School, Sean continued his studies at Cambridge University, where he achieved a BA (Hons) and MPhil, and is currently studying for a PhD in history at St. Andrew’s University (thesis: Saint Louis in early modern France), where he is also a Campbell Watterson organ scholar.  He performs frequently on organ and harpsichord around the UK and has toured many countries in Europe and North America with a variety of choirs and ensembles.  His teachers have included Ann Elise Smoot, Susan Landale, David Sanger, and Gordon Stewart (organ) and Laurence Cummings and Terence Charlston (harpsichord).

Open Morning

Sunday 5 October 2025, 10.00am.

Discover life at The Purcell School at our forthcoming Open Morning.

  • Tour our campus and facilities
  • Meet the Instrumental Heads of Department and key members of our school community
  • Experience outstanding music-making in a vibrant and nurturing environment

Advance booking is essential — please register here.