James Skelton Farewell Recital

On Saturday 31 May old scholar James Skelton (2024) performed a farewell recital in the Marnkutyi Parirna Theatre, accompanied by pianist James Cock. 

The one-off performance marked the last opportunity for the Trinity community to enjoy the musical stylings of James before he leaves Australia in September to take up a scholarship at the prestigious Royal College of Music in London. 

Widely recognised as the most celebrated music institution in the world for classical musicians to study (equal only to Julliard in New York) James progressed through two rounds of auditions and after his final audition, was offered the scholarship on the spot by the Head of Woodwind at the College. Students are rarely told their audition results in person, so to have been told immediately that he had secured a place as well as a scholarship is a huge accolade for James and a wonderful reward after many years of commitment and hard work. 

The recital was made possible thanks to the support of Trinity College, Recitals Australia, the Onkaparinga Lions Club and Elizabeth Koch AM who have all provided much appreciated assistance in helping James to achieve his long-term goal of studying the clarinet at the Royal College of Music.

Follow the link to see Jame’s performance.