BBC Young Musician Category Finalists
Three Purcell pupils have reached the category finals of BBC Young Musician, the UK’s leading contest for young classical musicians.Juliana Myslov (17) – harpMartin Bartlett (17) – pianoIsobel Daws (14)…
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Lower School Concert
Delightful Lower School Concert this afternoon – excellent brass ensemble, choir (pictured) and string orchestra. It was so good to see and hear the juniors on such great form. A…
OBEs Awarded to Purcell School Associates
Two inspirational associates from The Purcell School were awarded OBEs in the Queen’s 2012 Birthday Honours list: Alison Cox, Head of Composition and Jenny Agutter, School Governor. On Friday 19th…
Open Morning
Despite the rain, we enjoyed another very successful Open Morning on Saturday, with more than 50 families sampling the live music, guided tours of the school, explosions in the Chemistry…
Purcell School Pupils Shine at Wigmore Hall
Purcell School pupils gave a fantastic concert to a big audience at Wigmore Hall on Sunday evening. The programme included vocal motets by Farrant, Victoria, Tallis and Duruflé, movements from…
School exam week
School exams have started – lots of worried faces, and furious last-minute revision. Good luck to everyone!
Leavers’ Photos
The leavers all had their photos taken last week, to be presented to them at the end of term. Here is Tracey in action, taking a lovely shot of Juliana….
Robert Saxton Appointed Composer-in-Association
The Purcell School is pleased to announce that Robert Saxton will become Composer-in-Association at the school from September 2013. Professor Saxton will visit the school each year to work with…
Spring arrives at last
A lovely Spring morning, with blossom and bulbs.
BBC filming
For the last two days, a BBC film crew has been recording footage around the school in preparation for the Young Musician of the Year Category Finals. Martin, Juliana and…