THREE young musicians in Durham can concentrate on the rest of their curriculum this academic year after passing their GCSE music exam a year early.

The three 15-year-olds, Hannah Corbett, Louise Butterton and Michael Higgins are all students at Gilesgate Sports College.

In their exam Hannah scored an A pass, with Louise and Michael achieving B gradings.

Hannah shines as a percussionist, while Louise is a singer/pianist and Michael is a trombone specialist.