An Amazing Opportunity

A King Bill’s student has been accepted into prestigious music academy.

Manxie Jessie Quigley, 17, has won a place at the Glyndebourne Youth Academy, a classical singing development programme which aims to support talented young performers.

In the initial stages, approximately 150 singers auditioned for a place and Jessie was one of the 25 singers chosen. She will now participate in a number of online and in-person sessions, culminating in a day-long workshop in May next year.

Jessie said: ‘During the audition process we spent time working on our stance, positioning and
alignment whilst singing, before performing our prepared programme to the selection panel. I
am really pleased to be given this opportunity and can’t wait to take part in the rehearsals and
workshops, which begin later this month.’

Director of music Steve Daykin added: ‘We are delighted to hear of this amazing achievement for Jessie. She is an incredibly gifted and committed musician who is involved in a vast array of groups on the island, alongside her contribution to school ensembles. I have no doubt she will learn a great deal from this opportunity and that it will further enhance her experiences as a musician.’

Glyndebourne is an opera house in the heart of the Sussex countryside. Founded in 1934, it is now one of the finest and most celebrated opera houses in the world, delivering performances to some 150,000 people across a summer festival and an autumn tour, and a year-round programme of learning & engagement activity.