Former Island VI Form 
student Josef Krista work is performed by Philharmonic Orchestra
We are delighted to share the success of former Medina College and Island VI Form student Josef Krista, who recently heard his own composition performed by a full orchestra.
Josef, who was a student at Medina College from Year 7 to Year 11, studied GCSE Music before continuing his musical studies at The Island VI Form, where he took A Level Music. He is now studying BSc (Hons) Music Composition and Sound for Film and Games at the University of Hertfordshire. As part of his degree he studied composition for a year in the United States, returning to the UK for his final year.
Last weekend his composition, The Last Day for a Flock of Birds (Movement I), was performed by the de Havilland Philharmonic Orchestra as part of a public concert presented by UH Arts + Culture.
The piece depicts the awakening of birds in a meadow at sunrise, with conversational birdsong brought to life through the orchestra, beginning with bassoon and piccolo before being joined by other wind instruments.
Josef’s success is a fantastic example of where studying music can lead, from GCSE and A Level study on the Isle of Wight through to specialist higher education and professional-level performance opportunities.
We are incredibly proud to celebrate Josef’s achievements and wish him every success as he continues his career in composition and sound for film and games
