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Alumni

Since 1962, The Purcell School has welcomed talented young musicians from across the UK and the world to study at Britain’s oldest specialist music school. Having received an outstanding musical and strong academic education, most students go on to be successful in their chosen fields.

We are very proud of our former students, many of whom have enjoyed national and international success. They can be found in the major orchestras of the UK and across the world, as well as in leading ensembles. Recent notable alumni include BBC Young Musician of the Year 2014 pianist Martin James Bartlett, Royal Harpist Anne Denholm, Grammy Award winning composer and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier and Oscar and BAFTA nominated film composer Mica Levi, to name but a few.

In the main, music remains a passion for Purcell alumni regardless of the directions in which life and careers have taken them.

Alumni Contact Form

Whether a former student of the Central Tutorial School for Young Musicians, or The Purcell School in its Hampstead, Harrow-on-the-Hill or Bushey homes, we would love to hear more about what our alumni are doing now.

To become part of our alumni community, please complete the form below and keep in touch with us on the School’s active social media base on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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If you would like to contact someone at the School, please do not hesitate to email our Alumni team alumni@purcell-school.org.

We will not pass on or sell your details to anyone outside The Purcell School, except where you have indicated above that we may pass on your email address to other alumni.

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.