Two students have been awarded music scholarships under a new scheme supporting young talent.
Jonah Mean, a Year 9 drummer, and Daniel Stevens, a Year 10 pianist, were named the first recipients of The Hurst School’s Music Scholarship Scheme.
The scheme, developed in partnership with Newbury-based Good Vibes Academy, offers one year of weekly solo tuition to one Key Stage 3 and one Key Stage 4 student, equivalent to a £750 saving.
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Stephanie McAdam, head of music at The Hurst School, said: "This scholarship highlights the incredible musical talent we have at The Hurst.
"Jonah and Daniel demonstrated real passion and potential, and I’m thrilled they will now benefit from specialist one-to-one tuition to help them progress even further."
Daniel, a self-taught pianist currently studying GCSE music, said: "Piano has always been a real passion of mine.
"It gives me a break and release from the world.
"I am excited by the scholarship which will allow me to understand how to get better as I would like to become exceptional in this craft."
Jonah, who recently passed his Grade 1 Rock exam, said: "Having the scholarship means I get 1:1 tuition and I am making much more rapid progress."
