On Sunday afternoon the annual football match between Purcell and the Yehudi Menuhin School took place. Here is a match report from James Awofisan, our Resident Sports Assistant: It was a wet…
In early July, Lower Sixth pupil, Rachele Howes took part in a concert in Twickenham in support of The Mulberry Centre, a local cancer charity. She performed works by Haydn,…
Pupils in Year 11 were celebrating success in their GCSEs today. Every pupil gained at least 5 A*-C grades, with Hana Mizuta-Spencer securing seven A*s and one A, while Jenny…
Meeting pupils and signing scores Maestro Ashkenazy with Kevin Hathway and David Thomas Post-masterclass reception Mr. Ashkenazy with the three pianists who played for him On Monday 8th June, The…
Amazing show last night, with a host of original compositions and arrangements combined with film, dance and theatre. Many Purcellians demonstrated their talents, not always expected (at least to me!),…
Mica Levi with her European Film Award for Best Composer Purcell alumna Mica Levi‘s score for Under The Skin was one of five soundtracks nominated at the BAFTAs last night…
Year 10 pupil, Lauren Marshall, has been accepted as a 2014/15 National Youth Orchestra Composer. Anna Disley-Simpson, who finished her studies at Purcell in July 2014 has also been accepted….
Photo: Alan Peebles/BBC Purcell School pupil, Martin James Bartlett (aged 17) has won this year’s BBC Young Musician. Following in the footsteps of fellow Purcellian Lara Melda, who won in…
The Purcell School is delighted to announce the appointment of Stephen Yeo to succeed David Thomas as Headmaster. This follows an extensive search led by consultants who specialise in the…
It’s been a whirlwind 24 hours since Martin won BBCYM – my In-box has not stopped pinging with emails of congratulation for Martin and for the school. Here is a…
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