Meister Omers Maestro

During his time in sixth form as the organ scholar at Kings. Toby worked   tirelessly   practicing  the organ for several hours every day, giving up his time in order to be offered a scholarship to The Royal College of Music, where he will be studying  from September.

Securing a place at the College is considered a remarkable achievement, as it is ranked as the number one institution for Music and Performing Arts in the world (QS World university ranking) and has a ten percent acceptance rate. To have been offered a scholarship as well shows his true calibre.

Toby has only been playing the organ for two  years but but was drawn into starting during his time as a chorister at St Paul’s Cathedral.

Alongside this achievement, Toby was involved in many commitments at King’s in the field of Music. these include being principal cellist in the schools symphony and chamber orchestra, accompanist for the Crypt choir, was the longest serving member of The King’s Men, and occasionally played the organ for cathedral services.

On Wednesday 19th March, Toby was selected among the top 6 musicians in the school to compete to see who was number one in their respective fields.Toby played three pieces on the organ and was truly spellbinding, impressing all of those who were in attendance.

He received special mention from the adjudicator, Mr Quentin Thomas OKS (Director of Music at Oundle School) for the exceptional quality of his performance. Sadly, on the day it was not to be, and he was beaten by Mitchinson’s Joe Netley placing him as the second best musician in the school.

Both Toby and Joe will be attending The Royal College of Music next year, so a rematch may be on the cards. 

The Future

Toby is keen to have a career in music and would like to pursue his organ playing to the highest level possible. After his time at music college, he would like to become a conductor directing choirs and  orchestras  or become an organist in a large cathedral.

During his four years at music college he will continue to work with the same passion that he has been taught from his time at King’s. Toby hopes to be an inspiration for younger musicians that want to pursue a career in music through hard work.