Article date: Friday May 01 2009
South West Music School is going into its third year and has 20 places available. It is now only one week until the application deadline.
Exceptionally talented musicians between the ages of 8-16 who wish to dedicate a significant amount of time to developing their instrumental and musical skills. We run a two stage application process which is informal and friendly. We will be looking for a combination of potential and passion for music as well as exceptional talent.
Don’t miss out – the closing date for applications is Friday 8th May. For an application form please visit the website www.swms.org.uk, call 01803 847011 or email info@swms.org.uk
Harriet Riley (2nd year, Devon) “South West Music school is a really great opportunity to meet other people of my age with the same passion for music as me. I feel really lucky to be able to be a part of it as I’m really learning and benefiting from it in loads of ways, in both a musical and professional sense.”
Luke Steven (3rd year, Bristol) “‘SWMS has provided me with fantastic, top quality instrumental teachers who are helping me to progress, fast!. Since I’ve been on SWMS I’ve been introduced to different styles of music which I hadn’t experienced before.”
Josie Newton (3rd year, Plymouth) “I have had the chance to work with established musicians, which with the experience with them, I have grown from and feel more confident as performer.”
Sam Fisher (2nd year, Devon) “When I found out I was going to be part of South West Music School I was ecstatic, I feel very privileged to have been given this amazing chance to push my musical talent further. I look forward to meeting fellow musicians where we can help each other develop our skills further but first and foremost push my ability as far as it can go.”
Harry Smith (3rd year, WILTS) “I’m a totally different player to what I was a year ago. South West Music School has given me invaluable advice and tuition and I have improved immeasurably”
James Aldridge (2nd year, Gloucs) “My ambition is to make a career out of my music, so the more help and experience I can get, the better. I am learning to cooperate with other musicians better, learning much more about how music and the music business works, how to make a career and how get yourself known by other musicians and promoters.”
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