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Between 2021 and today, the number of students at the Marciac music school has increased by 320%.
If the number of students at the Pardiac cadet music school was 24 students and 4 teachers during the 2021-2022 season, to date, it has increased by 320%, or 77 students and 10 teachers. “In order to meet demand, last year, she opened a flute and trombone class, this year, a violin class,” explains Morgane Duffour, the president.
Last season, 13 choristers and 72 students joined and followed musical education. 70% of students study a wind instrument. 15 students are divided into piano, drums and guitar lessons. The little ones follow a “musical awakening” training, 55 students study music theory, divided into level classes.
Difficult financial balance
22 musicians make up the Triolets harmony which covers, among other things, commemorative events and organizes concerts. During the end-of-year assessment tests, all students obtained the diploma, thus ensuring their advancement. The students were able to show their musical practice on stage during the audition evening which was sold out. A strong partnership exists with the college through the provision of rooms for music theory training for requesting middle school students. The school is a member of the Federation of Musical Societies of Gers.
“This year, financial balance was difficult to achieve; however, course prices will not be increased,” indicates Florent Lussan, educational director. Mayor Jean Louis Guilhaumon informed the assembly that the communities “are committed to intervening in support at a greater level”.
