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Donate to the Beyond Music Campaign
The world is experiencing tumultuous times. The Purcell School has not been exempt from the financial hardships of recent years and as prices rise, so must our judicious management of costs.
We remain committed to enabling as many gifted young people as possible to access our provision, and the level of financial support they need to do this is rapidly increasing. If we are to maintain our current levels of both access and provision, and if we are to realise our ambitions for the future of the School, we are increasingly dependent on the commitment and generosity of our donors, all of whom share our belief that the education of the next generation of world-class musicians must be a priority.
To maintain and develop our current offering and carry out much-needed improvements to the site, we must raise an additional £5 million over the next six years. The income raised from the Beyond Music campaign will be used to fund three key areas: the Access Fund, our Concert Series and Capital Projects.
Our fundraising ambitions for each element of the Beyond Music campaign are below.
I take enormous pride in the achievements of our students and staff. Our 2022 Independent Schools Inspection report couldn’t have put it better, stating “the standards of musicianship achieved by the pupils are outstanding”.
We are celebrating 60 years of The Purcell School, which makes us the oldest specialist music school in the UK and one of the most celebrated music schools in the world today. During this time, the music profession has changed dramatically and we, in turn, have evolved with it. One such evolution was the 2022 launch of our new Commercial and Popular Music course, diversifying the way our students make, perform and record music. Our musical work is prodigious ranging from vast symphony orchestras to unique individual projects which, combined with an outstanding academic programme, provides students with all the tools they need to succeed in an ever-changing world.
There is no doubt that The Purcell School is an amazing place to study, but we currently face our greatest challenge. Providing exceptional musical schooling requires significant funding. In a competitive environment, where expectations are high, we must strive to provide the best possible education, the costs of which cannot be met by school fees alone. Funding from the Government’s Music and Dance Scheme no longer covers the cost of running the school and so we must continue to manage our finances prudently and seek support from like-minded individuals and organisations who share our vision to provide gifted young musicians with world-class training.
I take enormous pride in the achievements of our students and staff. Our 2022 Independent Schools Inspection report couldn’t have put it better, stating “the standards of musicianship achieved by the pupils are outstanding”.
We are celebrating 60 years of The Purcell School, which makes us the oldest specialist music school in the UK and one of the most celebrated music schools in the world today. During this time, the music profession has changed dramatically and we, in turn, have evolved with it. One such evolution was the 2022 launch of our new Commercial and Popular Music course, diversifying the way our students make, perform and record music. Our musical work is prodigious ranging from vast symphony orchestras to unique individual projects which, combined with an outstanding academic programme, provides students with all the tools they need to succeed in an ever-changing world.
There is no doubt that The Purcell School is an amazing place to study, but we currently face our greatest challenge. Providing exceptional musical schooling requires significant funding. In a competitive environment, where expectations are high, we must strive to provide the best possible education, the costs of which cannot be met by school fees alone. Funding from the Government’s Music and Dance Scheme no longer covers the cost of running the school and so we must continue to manage our finances prudently and seek support from like-minded individuals and organisations who share our vision to provide gifted young musicians with world-class training.
