Welfare

The well-being of the students is a prerequisite for their success. The Head of Junior Guildhall and Head of Junior Music Courses are always available to counsel students and parents and to offer careers advice. In addition, there are three heads of section and seven coordinators to oversee the pupils’ studies and help cater for their special, individual needs.

Please note that the School does not provide supervision of children when they are not attending a timetabled activity. However, parents are welcome on the premises on Saturdays.

Open Days

All Saturdays during term time are considered open days; parents and their children are welcome to look around the school, attend rehearsals, observe lessons (if arranged in advance) and listen to any of the concerts, workshops or masterclasses arranged by Junior Guildhall.

The Head of Junior Guildhall and Head of Junior Music Courses are always available on Saturdays to discuss the opportunities available at the Guildhall School. If you wish to speak to either member of staff, please arrange an appointment in advance.

Accompanists

Junior Guildhall has its own team of professional accompanists who work with the students in preparation for concert performances, workshops, masterclasses and assessed performances.

Library and Sheet Music

Junior Guildhall has an extensive library of ensemble music which tutors are able to borrow. Students may then sign out individual parts for pieces their group is rehearsing.

Junior Guildhall students may also join the Barbican Library which is open on Saturdays.

The Barbican Chimes Music Shop is located on Silk Street from which sheet music can be bought and ordered. Junior Guildhall students are entitled to a 10% discount on music bought through the shop.

Audio Visual Resources

The School's recording studio has recently been refurbished and now incorporates an advanced industry standard Pro Tools recording and production system. Most concerts are recorded for archiving purposes and parents may obtain recordings of concerts in which their children have performed.

There are also two elaborately equipped electronic studios, which boast a comprehensive range of synthesisers, samplers, effects units and computer systems.