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Near the end of December last year, musician and former Purcell student Alex Ross sadly passed away. Over the past few months, students and staff, all of whom were extremely fond of Alex, have been coming together to remember the kind, loving and talented young musician that he was. Alex was a keen footballer and…

Welcome to the latest edition of Purcell’s Weekly Highlights! (Just a reminder that next week will not feature a Weekly Highlights as students are on Half Term break)   Arad Philharmonic Orchestra Congratulations to Purcell student Ioan-Octavian Pîrlea on being invited to play the Sibelius Violin Concerto with the Arad Philharmonic Orchestra at The Cultural…

Welcome to the first February edition of Purcell’s Weekly Highlights!   PRIDE AND MUSIC Audience members were welcomed by Tristan Boldy who introduced our host for the night, Mr Paul Elliott. Composers were interviewed by the event’s organiser Josh Mock (pictured is Josh Mock chatting to Jasmine Morris regarding her piece) Audience members and performers…

Celebrating the artistic contributions of LGBT+ artists Year 13 student, Josh Mock has curated two unique events which will take place during LGBT+ History Month (February) to showcase LGBT+ composers and artists. The first event, taking place at The Purcell School on February 6th, will feature new works written by Purcell School students, who have…

Welcome to the last January edition of Purcell’s Weekly Highlights!   English National Ballet Recording Current Purcell student Chelsea Becker has been invited to play oboe with musicians from the English National Ballet as part of a collaboration ‘2019 Dance Journeys’ between ENB and the Royal College of Music to produce a recording which will…

Welcome to the latest edition of Purcell’s Weekly Highlights!   MILTON COURT SHOWCASE On Sunday, five of our students; Brian Luo, Alexandra Peel, Elissa Street, Cherry Ge and Chea Woom Lee gave spectacular recitals at the lovely Milton Court Concert Hall. With the help of Musicarta and BMP The Sound Recording Company we were able…

Welcome to the latest edition of Purcell’s Weekly Highlights!   YOUTHFUL PIANO SOUNDS IN CONCERT Pharos Arts Foundation openED the new year with a recital by alumni Tyler Hay – First Prize winner of the Royal Overseas League Piano Competition and the Liszt Society International Piano Competition in the UK. Described as a “phenomenal, virtuoso”,…

Welcome to the first Weekly Highlights of 2019! We are pleased to have everyone back at Purcell after a relaxing break and already have great news to share!   2019 YOUNG DRUMMER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION Seven independent judges have worked their way through the shortlisted 40 to come up with 2019 Final 10 which…

We have reached the end of term here at The Purcell School and are pleased to announce our last Weekly Highlights before Christmas!   CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT The Chamber Choir put on a stunning performance with an evening of Christmas carols by candlelight in the beautiful setting of 700 year-old St James’ Church in Bushey….

It has been another fantastic week here at The Purcell School! RHYS CONCESSAO won the Valerie Childs Cup in the ‘Open Piano Recital’ category at the 23rd annual Marlow Festival of Music and Drama presented by the Mayor of Marlow. ELISSA STREET had her original composition The Terror Reigns for double SSAA choir and two…