About the School
“ The location of the School within the City of London and being close to London's theatre life is a great advantage! ”
Karin Singh
BA Technical Theatre Arts
“ One of the most attractive things about the School is the variety of people and cultures, helping me to feel at home. ”
Susana Gaspar
Postgraduate Vocal Studies
“ London is a cosmopolitan city, so I have the opportunity to experience many different cultures which broaden my artistic horizons. ”
Ella Rundle
BMus Cello
“ When you walk into Guildhall, the whole foyer feels alive and bustling. It’s this atmosphere that got me to accept my place here. ”
Katharina Houy
BA Technical Theatre Arts
About the School
The Guildhall School of Music & Drama is one of Europe's leading conservatoires, offering musicians, actors, stage managers and theatre technicians an inspiring environment in which to develop as artists and professionals.
The School first opened its doors on 27 September 1880 to 62 part-time students in a disused warehouse in the City of London.
Today it is situated in the heart of one of Britain's most important arts venues at the Barbican and has over 800 full-time music and drama students, with a growing international reputation for its teaching and research. More than a third of the School's students are currently from outside the UK and represent over 40 nationalities.
Milton Court
Our new facilities at Milton Court are due to open in 2013. The new building, virtually over the road from the main Silk St building, will house world-class performance facilities.
Our Research activity
Research is a thriving part of the School. Bringing students, staff, visiting artists and academics together, it creates space to experiment, reflect and to explore fundamental questions which inform our practice as artists.
Alumni
Our alumni include some of the world's most recognised names in music and drama, and our alumni community is made up of people all over the world practising their craft.
Teaching Staff
Studying at the Guildhall enables you to learn from leading international artists and practitioners, including some of the world's most recognised names on our staff.
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