Welcome to The Ode Experience

This special collaboration sees pupils from Truro School performing alongside CMST musicians drawn from schools and communities across the county, creating an event that showcases the breadth, diversity and vibrancy of Cornwall's young musical talent. Together, these performers represent hundreds of hours of dedication, rehearsal and artistic development, supported by teachers, families and the wider community.

Throughout the evening, guests will be invited to experience music in a variety of forms and settings, from intimate ensemble performances and archival displays that celebrate Truro School’s rich musical heritage, to innovative collaborations that blend tradition with contemporary creativity. The event also highlights the exceptional work of the 50-strong Superstrings ensemble, whose musicians, aged 8 to 16, exemplify the ambition, enthusiasm and enjoyment that music brings to young people across the region.

The Ode Experience is a celebration of connection: between schools and communities, past and present, performers and audiences. It reflects a shared belief that music has the power to bring people together, build confidence, nurture creativity and create memories that last a lifetime.

We are delighted to welcome you to this inaugural event and invite you to join us in celebrating the achievements of these remarkable young musicians and the enduring partnership that makes opportunities such as this possible. Welcome to The Ode Experience.

Making tonight possible...

Tom Middleton (CO89)

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Tom Middleton is an award-winning composer, artist, sound designer and multisensory experience architect.

Lynette Carveth (CO84)

Acclaimed singer and opera performer

Lynette (CO84) is an internationally acclaimed singer and opera performer, founder of Caprici Arte y Música and the Madrid International Choir.

Michele Deiana

Concert and Media Music Composer

Michele Deiana is a concert and media music composer based in London, classically trained across the Cagliari, Venice, and Birmingham Conservatoires.

Richard Osmond

Director of Music

Richard Osmond moved to Cornwall in 2023 to become Director of Music at Truro School, following 26 years as Director of Music at other independent schools.

CMST SuperStrings

Inclusive String Orchestra

SuperStrings is a vibrant and inclusive string orchestra created through a CMST collaboration to bring young musicians together and enjoy making music.

Truro School Musicians

The musicians featured tonight represent a vibrant and diverse musical community.

Truro School DJs

These pupils were invited to be part of tonight's event, just three week ago. They jumped at the chance and jumped in with both feet.

Our Film Makers

Dulcie and Issey (Year 8) took a very simple brief to ‘create a video that tells a story of The Ode and of music at Truro School.

Harry Morse

Audio-visual artist

Harry is an audio-visual artist recently graduated with first-class honours in Creative Music Technology at Falmouth University.

The Music Makers has been made possible through the imagination, commitment and considerable practical work of many people across Truro School and the wider musical community.

Please click on the links above to read more about each group in detail.

Be Part of The Story

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported The Ode so far. Your generosity is helping to create a lasting legacy for music and the performing arts at Truro School. If you would like to play a part in the next chapter, please consider making a donation to the Truro School Foundation and help inspire generations to come.

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Dedicate a Seat

Leave your mark on The Ode. With a suggested minimum donation of £250, you can dedicate a seat in The Ode’s reimagined Assembly Hall and become part of a space that will inspire young people, performers and audiences for generations to come. Whether honouring a loved one, celebrating a milestone, or supporting the future of arts and education, your dedication will form part of an enduring legacy.

Dedicate a Seat

Thank you for your support. Your donation will help support the Foundation’s work in providing life-changing educational opportunities for young people.