Music
Audition and Application Procedure
Audition procedure
The course selection procedure consists of a performance audition.
Undergraduate requirements for repertoire
Postgraduate requirements for repertoire
Selection is strictly competitive within each instrument or voice. The decision of the Principal regarding the results of auditions must be considered final.
Audition dates
Most auditions in London will be held at the School in November and throughout December. Exceptions to this are the auditions for Postgraduate courses in Music Therapy and Leadership (February, March). Auditions for MPhil/DMus/PhD and the Repetiteur course are held as appropriate.
International auditions
During the week of 23 January 2012, the School will hold music auditions in central New York City. Candidates should submit the application form as normal after which contact concerning an audition in New York may occur. The deadline for such applications is 6 January 2012. Read more information about our New York auditions.
Because of the large number of candidates and specialist panel members involved in the auditions no alternative dates can be arranged.
Obtaining music for auditions
Most music should be available from your local music shop.
Alternatively, you may wish to contact the music shop located near the Guildhall School:
Website: Barbican Chimes Music Shop
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7588 9242
Email: Barbican Chimes Music Shop
Application procedure
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BMus Bassoon
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Grace Yeo,
MMus Piano
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BMus Vocal Studies
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Edward Pick,
Postgraduate Piano
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