We are delighted to be able to offer Purcell Taster Days throughout the academic year. These events are run by a department or instrument, and offer a fantastic opportunity for young musicians to accelerate their playing with tuition from our expert instrumental teachers. Purcell Taster Days are also a great way to meet our staff and experience what studying at The Purcell School is like.
Please see the details of our forthcoming Purcell Taster Days below:
Commercial and Popular Music ‘Band in a Day’ Workshop
Sunday 2 February 2025, 2.00-6.00pm
**Updated 21/1/25: Places still available for Vocalists, and Keyboard Players**
Calling all young guitarists, bass players, pianists, drummers and vocalists!
Join The Purcell School’s Commercial and Popular Music Department for a hands-on day of band workshops
What can you expect?
- Learn and rehearse songs in a band setting
- Vocal workshops and expert-led band sessions
- Perform in a closing concert for family and friends (5.30pm)
Who can take part?
- Open to guitarists, bass players, pianists, drummers and vocalists in Years 7–11 of all skill levels (basic knowledge of chords or drum grooves required)
- Music will be distributed prior to the event
This is a FREE event and places are limited
To attend, please register via this link to our online booking platform by Sunday 26 January 2025
‘Go Compose @ Purcell’
Sunday 2 February 2025, 2.00-6.00pm
Calling all young future composers!
Join The Purcell School’s Composition Tutors and some of Purcell’s composition students for an exciting afternoon writing new pieces and hear these performed by Purcell’s brilliant young musicians
What can you expect?
- Work alongside Purcell staff and students to compose a new piece for a selection of instruments, including clarinet, piano, harp, percussion, voice and cello
- Discuss your composition work with staff and students
- Participate in lively creative exercises
- Hear your pieces performed in a special, informal concert at the close of the day for students, parents and friends
Who can take part?
- Open to young musicians in Years 6 – 11 with a keen interest in composing
- No previous experience of composing is required, but we would like you to tell us why you are interested in composition, and why you would like to take part in this workshop
This is a FREE event and places are limited
To attend, please register via this link to our online booking platform by Sunday 19 January 2025
Cello Day
Sunday 23 March 2025, 10.00am-5.00pm
Calling all young cellists!
A fantastic FREE opportunity to join the The Purcell School’s Strings Department for a day of workshops, performances and discussion.
What can you expect?
- Rehearse and perform alongside Dr Richard Jenkinson and members of the teaching faculty and talented student cellists of The Purcell School
- Technique class for all by Purcell staff
- Recitals from current students
- Performances by the Cello Ensemble and Purcell school cello faculty
- Engage in an informal Q&A session with expert tutors
- Perform in an open closing concert
Who can take part?
- For students in Years 6–11 playing at Grade 6 standard or above
This is a FREE event and places are limited
To attend, please register via this link to our online booking platform by Sunday 9 March 2025.
