Agenda item

Report of the Principal of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.

Governors considered a report of the Principal of the Guildhall School and the following points were made.

·         The Principal reported on the arrival of the first group of Chinese students (12 – enrolled in acting) as part of the shared Beijing degree and said that future progress would be reported.

·         It was noted that further contact would be made with the Remembrancer’s Office on immigration and the arts and involvement with the House of Lords. A further meeting had taken place relating to lobbying conservatoires.

·         The Principal also referred to the progression of possible partnership initiatives with Barbican, with priority issues emerging which could be best addressed by more joint working. It was noted that the Culture Mile, and proposed Centre of Music, project had been launched at a joint Barbican / Guildhall staff meeting and press conference.

·         The Chairman referred to the high profile success of previous Guildhall attendees such as Jodie Whittaker as providing excellent publicity for the School.   

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