A Music Recording Studio for Everyone
Loughborough Schools Foundation are excited to launch the new William Charles Recording Studio, a cutting-edge recording studio with a state of the art mixing console, acoustics and equipment that allows the pupils creativity and talent to shine and push boundaries.
The project was made possible thanks to the generosity of Dorothy Huston in memory of her late father, William Frederick Charles, a Loughborough Grammar School alumnus, Governor and founder of the famous Zenobia perfume shop.
The William Charles Recording Studio will expand our capacity to teach up to 14 Music Tech A-Level pupils and enable further collaboration from students across the schools to play in groups and become part of a vibrant community of passionate musicians.
"We are thrilled to have this fantastic resource for musicians, music production, beat-making and DJing. We have a proud history of producing talented musicians including Sam Sweeney, Firas Waez, Easy Life, Basement Jaxx and Upside Down. This generous legacy in memory of Loughburian William Charles will inspire a new generation of pupils to realise the power and positivity of music."
"School is the perfect place to explore creativity and our imaginations. My first experiments with music were at LGS on an unused piano at lunchtime - Imagine what can be achieved with great facilities, opportunities and encouragement. As we head towards a more computerised and robotised world, human expression and spiritual connection will become more and more important and valued in our society. Our creativity is our treasure to shape and create a wondrous future world. What a great opportunity for the pupils!"
"The studio is a hybrid of analogue and digital technology, giving students access to high-end audio equipment used by industry professionals meaning their creativity has no bounds. The facility is one of the finest recording studios for A-level music technology teaching and learning in the UK."
We are extremely grateful to the 26 Loughburians who have told us that they are remembering their school in their Will. By leaving gifts of this kind, you are becoming part of the Loughburians story for generations to come and leaving your mark.
A gift in your Will is the most significant gift you will ever make and reflects the things that matter most to you. You will be transforming children’s futures through bursaries and giving them the same opportunities that you had, providing an exceptional learning environment and ensuring your school remains an excellent institution that you are proud of for generations to come.
If you would like to find out more about remembering your school in you Will, email L.ryves@lsf.org or call 01509 638920 for a conversation.
Find out more about William Charles’ life HERE.