SWMS Partners

South West Music School’s principal funding comes from the DfE via the Music and Dance Scheme (MDS).

Exeter and District Classical Music Trust donate an annual grant to support students who live in the Exeter postcode area to attend South West Youth Orchestra.

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South West Music School is an Associate of Wiltshire Music Connect.

Being an Associate of Wiltshire Music Connect indicates that SWMS has been through an application process which assesses its skills and abilities as music leaders, as well as knowledge of Safeguarding.

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra offers SWMS students a wide range of opportunities including cut price concerts, rehearsal sit-ins and masterclasses with top international performing artists.

Wellington School in Somerset is the new home of the South West Music School Feeder and Induction workshop series.

Wells Cathedral School was one of the co-founding partners of South West Music School in 2010 and is one of the four elite music schools funded by the DfE under the Music and Dance Scheme.

Founded by ex SWMS mentor Jonathan James, Bristol Pre-Conservatoire bring together talented classical and jazz young musicians in a fun yet challenging environment to develop their ensemble skills and general musicianship.