We would like to introduce the new cohort of music scholars for 2024/2025:

Jake Buckton (organ scholar)

Jake was educated at Archbishop Holgate’s School in York and played the organ regularly for services at St Chad’s and St Oswald’s churches in York: he also sang bass in the York Chapter House Youth Choir. He is currently working towards his ARCO. After his year with us, Jake will read for a degree in music as the organ scholar of St Catharine’s College, Cambridge.

Sophie Harbridge (alto)

Sophie was educated at Wells Cathedral School and sang as a chorister in Wells Cathedral Choir: subsequently, Sophie was also the organ scholar of St John’s Church in Glastonbury. After her year with us, she will read for a degree in music at Durham,
hopefully with a choral scholarship.

Oliver Thorpe (tenor)

Oliver was educated at Truro School and sang as a chorister in Truro Cathedral Choir: he also plays the piano. After his year with us, Oliver hopes to read for a degree in physics.

Archie Purdue (bass)

Archie was educated at Elizabeth College in Guernsey and was a choral scholar and the junior organ scholar at the Town Church in St Peter Port: he also plays the piano and the cello. After his year with us, Archie will read for a degree in music at Girton College, Cambridge.