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South West Music School is a charity in the South West of England that works with talented young instrumentalists, singers, and composers aged 8 to 19.We are a ‘virtual’ school that works with young people on an individual basis in their local area due to the geographical nature of the South West.Furthermore, our students meet on a regular basis to collaborate, create, learn new skills, and perform as a group.The Department of Education's Music and Dance Scheme supports a national network of Centres of Advanced Training for exceptionally talented young musicians, and South West Music School is one of them.The Department for Education's funding can ensure that each student has enough resources to participate in SWMS and that all costs are covered according to need (grant eligibility is determined through a separate application process).South West Music School (SWMS) offers students a music education that is comparable to that of specialist music schools and junior conservatoires.SWMS also has the advantage of allowing students to continue their current education while also participating in other musical (and non-musical) activities in their communities.