Taunton School has unveiled a modern renovation of its Gwyn Williams Room, a dedicated music rehearsal and recital space.
The school managed the refurbishment alongside quantity surveyors Ward Williams, Wootton Donoghue architects and Holtz Acoustics plus the school’s in-house staff and local company Greenway Renovations. 
A spokesperson said the Gwyn Williams Room had been transformed into a refined and inspirational recital space made possible due to the generous donations received during the School’s 2025 Giving Day.
Upgrades included a Steinway Model C grand piano, bespoke ash acoustic wall cladding, new integrated audio-visual equipment and new lighting, as well as blackout blinds and other improvements.
Matthew Cook, Deputy Head – Co-Curricular at Taunton School, said: “The quality of this refurbishment is remarkable. The Gwyn Williams Room now bears comparison with some of the finest recital halls in both design and acoustics. This reflects our ongoing commitment to our thriving music and performing arts programme, and to the provision our musicians deserve.
“My thanks to our brilliant staff, our partners, and the hugely generous donors who made it possible. We are all excited to see the space in use for both rehearsal and performance.”
The Gwyn Williams Room renovation is the latest project to reach completion in Taunton School’s £20 million campus development plan which includes the building of two new boarding houses set to open in 2027 which will give the school a further 147 beds for full, weekly and flexi boarders.
Visit https://www.tauntonschool.co.uk/explore/our-campus/ for more information.
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