South West Music School
Musical excellence in the South West
South West Music School is part of a new national network of Centres of Advanced Training supported by the Department for Children, Schools & Families Music and Dance Scheme for exceptionally talented young musicians aged between 8 and 18.
Our programme is inclusive, open to all regardless of musical or personal background. South West Music School is also musically inclusive – designed to identify and nurture exceptional instrumental and vocal talent from all areas of music. The only restriction to our programme is the need to possess very high levels of musicianship and commitment.
South West Music School provides a package of specialist educational support consisting of mentoring, individual tuition and development and residential projects, plus the opportunity to be involved in programmes and projects delivered by the partnership.
2007/08 was our pilot year. We will be selecting an additional 15 young people for 2008/09. This will rise to a maximum of 45 musicians by 2009.
South West Music School has been developed and is overseen by a unique partnership comprising of Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Dartington Plus, Federation of Music Services, South West, Wells Cathedral School and Wiltshire Music Centre.
Due to the geographical nature of the South West we are not building based but are a ‘virtual’ school working with young people on an individual basis in their local area.
Upcoming Events
South West Youth Orchestra
Date: Thursday 18th August
Time: 4.00pm (finishing approx. 5.15pm)
Venue: The Coade Hall, Bryanston School, Blandford Forum, DT11 0PX
Tickets: FREE entry, no tickets issued. Retiring collection
Copland - Fanfare for the Common Man
Elgar - Enigma Variations
Stravinsky - Firebird Suite
de Falla - Three Dances from the 3 Cornered Hat Suite II
Rui Piniero conductor
South West Youth Orchestra & members of Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
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Date: Wednesday 17th August
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Edwin Evans Music Room, Music School, Bryanston School. Please park in the Coade Hall car park, signposting will be provided to the venue from the Coade Hall main entrance.
Tickets: FREE entry, no tickets issued. Retiring collection
Repertoire:
The Armonia String Quartet will play Debussy String Quartet in G, Op.10
