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.
We have 3 forthcoming Purcell Taster Days, details of which can be found below.
Classical Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Afternoon
Sunday 19 January 2025, 2.00-6.00pm
Calling young woodwind, brass and percussion players (Grade 6 or above)
A fantastic FREE opportunity to experience life in The Purcell School Wind Orchestra, alongside special guests London Youth Concert Band!
What can you expect?
- Rehearse and perform alongside The Purcell School Wind Orchestra and the London Youth Concert Band
- Take part in sectional rehearsals and experience a full orchestra’s rehearsal process
- Engage in an informal Q&A session with expert tutors
- Perform in a closing concert (5.30pm)
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 12 January 2025
Commercial and Popular Music ‘Band in a Day’ Workshop
Sunday 2 February 2025, 2.00-6.00pm
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 19 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
