Music
Postgraduate Study in Music
The Guildhall School offers one of the world’s most innovative packages of postgraduate study. Qualifications available include:
- Guildhall Artist Programme:
- Performance (MPerf, MMus)*
- Composition (MComp, MMus)*
- Leadership (MLead, MMus)* - MA in Music Therapy
- DMus/PhD
*PGDip available on completion of specified modules.
Performance Pathway
The Performance Pathway offers the following Professional Specialisms:
• Strings, Wind, Brass and Percussion Players: Advanced Instrumental Studies, Chamber Music and Orchestral Training
• Keyboard Players: Advanced Instrumental Studies, Chamber Music and courses for Accompanists and Repetiteurs
• Singers: Vocal Studies and Opera
• Historical Performance and Jazz musicians: specific courses tailored to each area of specialist need
Leadership Pathway
The Leadership students follow an innovative programme building on the pioneering work of the School in ensemble and creative activity.
Composition Pathway
Composers follow a programme which includes individual lessons, classes and opportunities for live performance of their compositions and projects outside the School.
Music Therapy
Aspiring Music Therapists: an intensive package of clinical, theoretical and practical activity.
DMus/PhD
Composers and performers follow a unique and distinctive doctoral programme exploring their own creative research by taking advantage of the School’s performing resource and well-established external partnerships.
Selection for all programmes
Selection is by audition (20 to 30 minutes). Read more about audition requirements, and how to apply.
Auditions also take place in New York on an annual basis.
Closing dates for applications
Apply using our online application form
All Programmes are validated by City University, London.
Contact: music@gsmd.ac.uk
“ You have access to some of the best musicians in London and all the knowledge they have about their profession. ”
Thanihan Jeyapalan
BMus Bassoon
“ I've had amazing masterclasses with great musicians such as Richard Goode and Paul Lewis. ”
Grace Yeo
MMus Piano
“ A world-class staff, whose dedication and passion inspire students to achieve their utmost potential. ”
Anna Anandarajah
BMus Vocal Studies
“ The performance opportunities available through Guildhall are second to none, and act as a springboard into the profession. ”
Edward Pick
Postgraduate Piano
“ The School’s reputation of providing world-class tuition and support for every student has proved to be true – I have been supported every step of the way. ”
Ben Gernon
BMus Tuba
“ I am thrilled with my teacher; every session confirms the decision to be here studying with him. ”
Charlie Mellor
MMus Opera Studies
“ It’s amazing to be learning from some of the leading figures in the contemporary music scene, teachers who constantly inspire and who truly wish you to succeed. ”
Sylvia Lim
BMus Composition
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