A number of sixth form students at Truro School have achieved university-level music qualifications.
Kathryn MacQuarrie achieved her ATCl in tenor sax, with Alex Sells earning a DipABRSM for flute and Lucy Wallis securing an ARSM for singing.
The girls add to the success of Sophie Upton, who passed her DipABRSM in tenor horn this academic year.
The trio have learnt off some of the county’s top specialist musicians, gaining from their directorship of many orchestras, bands and choirs.
Kathryn said: “I’d reached the point where I’d done my Grade Eight a couple of years before and it seemed like a good step forward. It’s nice to have it under your belt.”
Alex added: “Since I started at Truro School, I’ve ended up doing so many extra music things. Everyone is really enthusiastic; I can’t believe how much energy they put into the department. There have been loads of ensembles and orchestras that have really helped whilst progressing through the music school.”
Both Alex and Lucy are music scholars at the school and have benefited from a range of opportunities, reviews and guidance from members of the music department.
Lucy said: “I am going on to study music at the Royal Northern College of Music so I thought the ARSM qualification would just be another little thing to help me along the way and just to get used to working at that level.”
Martin Palmer, director of music at Truro School, commented: “We are always thrilled when pupils achieve these music diplomas, normally won by those studying either at university or conservatoire.
“We are very proud of them and are sure that music will continue to be an important part of their life when they move on from the school.”