After an impactful two-year music programme, 29 music scholars of the 30 admitted have graduated from the 16th Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) School of Music sponsored by MTN foundation.
The two-year Diploma in Music programme creates an opportunity for young music enthusiasts to become well-rounded, thoroughly educated musicians who can qualify for direct entry into a university to fulfill the remaining requirements for an undergraduate music degree.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony, the Chairman, MTN Foundation, Prince Julius Adelusi Adeluyi (OFR) mni, appreciated MUSON for its efforts, encouraging the students to use the opportunity that they have got to make a better future for themselves.
He said: “I was very impressed by the performance of the students at the concert, yesterday. This just goes to show that Nigeria is populated with talented people. I congratulate all the graduands, but most importantly the teachers, who made sure that they left no stone unturned. It has been a kind of collaborative effort between the MTN Foundation and MUSON School of Music, and together we will be better, and we will ensure sustainability, not only for this set, but for future sets to come.
The Chairman MUSON, Louis Mbanefo, remarked: “I would like to appreciate the Chairman and Directors of MTN Foundation, not only for making the School of Music an ongoing reality, but also for their generosity in providing us with technical and musical equipment. This is something that MUSON will always be grateful for. The MUSON School of Music has now produced over 400 graduates, and we have a vibrant alumni association.
“To all the graduands I congratulate you, however, I must admonish you not to fall prey to the Nigerian disease of complacency. Music is a hard taskmaster, and every musician must learn to put in long hours of practice, there is no shortcut. Do not rest on your oars, but continue to practise your instruments and groom your skills. Let continuous improvement be your motto.’’
