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I always think that it is important for musicians to have alternative careers, just in case. Here is evidence that we make sure they are fully prepared for different types…

Karim Said, alumnus and current teacher at The Purcell School has been featured in the September/October edition of International Piano Magazine.  ‘A modern day musical polymath…his deep intelligence and enviable technical…

The second violins discussing bowings during a rehearsal of Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis. Come and hear it at St Albans Cathedral on Wednesday 2nd July.

Purcell brass players Cameron McDonnell (horn) and Hannah Mbuya (tuba) are both members of the London Schools Symphony Orchestra.  Under the baton of Edward Gardner, the orchestra played works by…

Purcell pupil, Samuel Every is through to the finals of Young Drummer of the Year 2015.  Ten finalists were chosen from 358 entrants. This national competition started in 2002 and…

Purcell pupils and staff with our visitors from a specialist music school in Baku, Azerbaijan ​Last week, we were delighted to host visitors from a specialist music school in Baku,…

Congratulations to the following pupils who have taken up their places in the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain for 2016. Millie Ashton – Leader Ilai Avni – violin 1 Yasmin…

Performers onstage post-concert Audience mingling at the bar Milton Court Concert Hall On Monday evening, five of our senior pupils gave recitals at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama‘s…

On Tuesday, pupils and staff at The Purcell School had the privilege of hosting a visit by  Judith Weir CBE, Master of the Queen’s Music.   The famous composer attended…

A short opera written by ex-Purcellian Lucy Treacher, will be performed as part of the Tete a Tete Opera Festival on Thursday 24 July & Friday 25 July at Central Saint Martins…