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Of that number, 19 have gone on to study music at conservatoires and
five to higher education music courses.

The partnership enables CNS students to work with Guildhall students
three times a year, including having the opportunity to watch live music
in genres that are often new experiences for students, such as
classical guitar, brass and wind quartets through to individual tutorials,
small group rehearsals, masterclasses and composition workshops.

Music scholarships provided as part of the partnership also enable
future affordable access to music instruction for all students,
regardless of background.

CNS principal Jo Philpott said: “It is an honour to have been awarded

this prestigious national award and we are so pleased that the impact
of our partnership with Guildhall School of Music & Drama and the
opportunities we have been able to provide to thousands of young
people has been recognised in this way.

“We have worked very hard to ensure that our partnership reaches as
many young people as possible, not just at CNS but across the county.

“Broadening a student’s horizon to include experiences of music from
all over the world and to develop a love for arts and culture is central to
this partnership and it is one that has generated a huge range of
positive benefits for our students, not least in learning a new musical