Prior Park College student and music scholar Edmund Mortimer (Y11) recently attended a course run by The Royal College of Organists, his second such trip, in London.
He played the fine and contrasting organs at Holy Trinity Sloane Square, St Mary’s Bourne Street and the Royal Hospital Chelsea, under specialist tutors, and ended the day with a chance to play the Grand Organ at Westminster Cathedral.
Edmund is one of a number of students practising the organ at Prior Park College after developing an interest in the instrument through his Music studies.
He has now been playing for several years under the tutelage of Director of Music Roland Robertson.
Mr Robertson commented: “This was a remarkable opportunity for Edmund; to play the Grand Organ at Westminster Cathedral is an unforgettable experience and one that will surely encourage Edmund in his future musical endeavours.”
Along with other student organists of Mr Robertson, Edmund will be giving an organ recital on the mighty Klais organ in Bath Abbey on 25th February 2016.