News & Events

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 3rd December 2025 The Purcell School, the UK’s oldest specialist music school, is delighted to announce the launch of its new Purcell Brass Experience – a dedicated…

  Purcell Clarinettist Performs with the London Philharmonic Orchestra We are very pleased to share a highlight from earlier this month involving Matilda (Year 12, clarinet), whose achievement we are…

The Purcell School, the UK’s oldest specialist music school, is delighted to announce the launch of its inaugural Giving Day, a 24-hour celebration of music, community and generosity taking place…

  Black Dyke Band and HD9 Community Brass Glyn (Year 8, trumpet) was recently invited to play with HD9 Community Brass in a joint concert with the world famous Black…

  Celebrating the Music and Dance Scheme at the House of Lords Students from across the Music and Dance Scheme (MDS) were proud to take part in a special celebratory…

  Purcel Cellist Performs Shostakovich Cello Concerto in Berlin We are delighted to share that Year 11 cellist Yoko recently gave a wonderful performance of Shostakovich’s Cello Concerto No. 1…

  Purcell Percussionist to Perform at the Royal Variety Show We are delighted to share that Year 8 classical percussionist Ivan has been selected to perform in the Royal Variety…

  Purcell Percussionist Attends Juilliard Percussion Seminar Over the summer, Year 12 percussionist Hannah attended the prestigious Juilliard Percussion Seminar in New York. She has kindly shared her reflection on…

  Purcell Pianist Takes First Place at the Cooper International Competition We are thrilled to share that, over the summer, Year 13 pianist Anna secured first place in the 2025…

  Prize-Giving Ceremony On Wednesday 9th July, all of Purcell gathered al fresco on the field for one of the most treasured moments of the academic calendar – our annual…