Felsted – 16th February 2021

Posted: 16th February 2021

Felsted’s Max Secures Prestigious Conservatoire Place

Felsted School musician Max Cornelius, aged 17 from Kelvedon, has received an unconditional offer to study at Leeds Conservatoire.

Previously known as Leeds College of Music, Leeds Conservatoire delivers expert education in music and performing arts with performance-based courses that are industry-focused to help prepare their students to be career-ready musicians, performers, producers and entrepreneurs. Max will have the opportunity to develop his skills as a musician through specialist one-to-one tuition, ensemble study and creative projects.

Max, who is currently a Music Scholar at Felsted School, comments; “As a flautist, it would be wonderful to study the flute to a different level, being able to play more advanced pieces suited to my preferred genre of romantic music, as well as being able to delve far more in-depth into the study of music than covered in A Level. The opportunity that the Conservatoire offers, to study with internationally renowned teachers using world-class facilities is hugely exciting.”

Will Warns, Director of Music at Felsted, comments: “I was delighted to receive the news of Max’s offer from Leeds Conservatoire. During his time at Felsted it has been great to watch Max develop his musical skills, playing in various ensembles, such as the School Orchestra and giving a number of solo performances. This course will provide him with the opportunity to develop his flute-playing with specialist tuition and exciting performance opportunities.”

Music is a strong discipline at Felsted, with opportunities for musicians at all levels, starting with every pupil playing an instrument from the youngest years. Felsted currently holds a unique partnership with Junior Guildhall, allowing talented musicians an integrated programme with the Felsted Music Department as well as the opportunity to study at a top conservatoire in London on Saturdays.

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