“Music technology has been such a unique experience of working with talented people, exploring interesting elements music and using high-end, industry-level technology. My favourite memory was the Orchestra’s performance at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the Music For Youth Proms. It was the opportunity of a lifetime to be able to perform at such an event. Many of the students in the Music department form their own bands and tutors help us to establish ourselves and provide contacts in the industry to get our bands noticed.

The facilities are amazing at the College with lots of individual and band rehearsal areas to practise, and recording studios to record our own music. We also have access to the latest equipment, a Mac suite, and composition lab. Representatives from universities come into College to give us talks on careers in music, music technology, jazz and pop, as well as classical music. Along with the music students, we provide the music and run the technical side for shows the drama students put on in the theatre. At the end of this term, we will be working on the College’s end-of-year shows, such as ‘Year 13 Leavers’ Day’ and ‘Community Culture Day’. We also regularly support performances at outside venues and local community events.”