We are very sorry to notify you of the passing of Harrison, who attended the School from 2016 until 2018.  

Harrison sadly passed away last weekend, aged 25 years.

Bev Steensma, Director of Music said: "Harrison joined Ipswich School in Sixth Form from 2016 to 2018. Many of you will remember him playing the organ in chapel services, as a Big Band keyboardist, and as the winner of the IS Young Musician in 2017.  After leaving, he spent a gap year as Organ Scholar at Wells Cathedral. He then went on to Trinity College, Cambridge, where he was Organ Scholar, followed by a year as Assistant Organist at Gonville and Caius College. Most recently, he had been serving as Assisting Organist at King’s College, Cambridge."

Gillian Tett, provost of King’s College, said: “During his time at King’s Harrison accompanied the Choir on recordings, broadcasts and tours, including two Festivals of Nine Lessons and Carols, and tours to Australia, Estonia, USA and Canada."

Harrison was an exceptionally talented musician, and many of you will remember him with great affection and admiration. I am sure you will all join me in holding Harrison and his family in our thoughts at this tragic time.

We are conscious that some people who knew Harrison during his time at the School may not be in contact with us and we would be very grateful if you could pass on this information to those that you know.

As is usual practice, we would like to place an obituary for Harrison in the 2025-26 OI Journal. If you know of any stories or memories which you can pass on to us so we can put them together for the publication we would be most grateful. Please address any contributions to me through oldipswichians@ipswich.school

Sally Webber
OI Chair

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