A TAVISTOCK College student has celebrated passing her grade 8 violin examination, weeks after playing with the BBC Symphony Orchestra.

A-level student Mia Thomas, part of Cornwall Youth Orchestra, travelled to London to accompany them in concert and a recording session.

'It's something I really enjoy; it was a fantastic experience,' said Mia. 'I've played violin by myself for about 14 years and it's so different when you play with a big group of people.'