Thirty-nine scholars have graduated from the MUSON School of Music Diploma Programme, marking 20 years of partnership between the MTN Foundation and the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) in music education.
The graduates, representing the programme’s 19th cohort, completed a two-year diploma course funded entirely by MTN Foundation scholarships. They were formally recognised during a convocation ceremony held on July 7 and 8 at the Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Lagos. The event featured performances by the graduating scholars and the MUSON School Orchestra.
Training young musicians
The MUSON School of Music Diploma Programme provides conservatory-level training in music performance, theory, and ensemble practice. Students specialise in instruments such as the piano, violin, cello, flute, saxophone, voice, and percussion, gaining practical experience through participation in choirs, orchestras, and concert bands.
Since 2006, the MTN Foundation has funded scholarships for students admitted into the programme, covering tuition, learning materials, and transportation. According to the foundation, more than 550 scholars have completed the programme through this partnership.
