The Music Society completely condemns the proposals put forwards by the University to close the School of Music. 

As the largest of a multitude of music-based societies, we are one of many groups who contribute to the flourishing student music scene at the University. We are made up of students from many Schools, primarily Music but also various other subjects including Maths, Law, Sciences and MFL. A strong arts scene brings much more to the university than just music students. For many students and potential applicants, the opportunities afforded to them by the School of Music and the Societies is a key factor in their choice to come to Cardiff. When we run Open Days and Applicant Days, we get many students enquiring about the activities at the School as they value the impact of music in their day to day life.

In light of this news, we want to offer our support and solidarity with the members of staff affected, both in the School of Music and across the institution. We understand that the arguments in the case made to the School are at best flawed and at worst, outright fiction (though we are unfortunately not in a position to confirm this). There has also been a consistent lack of clear communication from the University to both staff and students.
The department is consistently rated as one of the best in the UK and had 95% Student Satisfaction in the last NSS amongst a highly diverse cohort of students, more than two-thirds of whom are drawn from widening participation backgrounds. Its outreach work in schools has reached 400 students in the past month alone.

The impact of these cuts will be felt on a national level. Cardiff University is the only Russell Group Uni in Wales offering Music, the only university in South Wales, and one of only 2 in the country that offers Music. This blatant disregard for the importance of music, and the arts as a whole sets a dangerous precedent for the rest of the country. 

We encourage everyone to sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/save-cardiff-university-school-of-music