Guildhall Young Artists King's Cross Creativity Starts Here
Our music and drama beginner’s course for ages 5-7 will introduce children to the joy of music making and the arts through weekly classes consisting of games, exercises, and plenty of creativity.
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About Creativity Starts Here
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Saturday term time
- Course times:
- 9am–10am
- Age:
- 5–7 (School Years 1 & 2)
- Fees:
- £170 per term (£17 per week)
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools, Workshops & Saturday Centres (under 18)
- Venue:
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
- Contact details:
- gyakingscross@gsmd.ac.uk
About Creativity Starts Here
Creativity Starts Here is our beginners music and drama programme for ages 5-7 (School Years 1&2).
Delivered in two half-hour sessions each week (1/2 Music, 1/2 Drama) Creativity Starts Here is designed to nurture students natural creativity, develop communication skills, musicality, increase confidence and introduce ensemble and team work.
Students will work in their school year groups (1 or 2).
Creative Drama
Using a range of exercises, games and creative play, students will develop ensemble skills and team work. Progressing through the programme students will be introduced to storytelling, improvisation, movement and text.
take part in a vocal/choral session exploring their voice and musicality, and a drama/movement session igniting imagination and engaging their bodies.
Creative Music
Taking part in regular vocal/choral work and progressing onto the recorder and tuned percussion, these sessions develop co-ordination skills, melody and rhythm providing the perfect introduction to the fundamentals of music making and playing.
Fees
£170 per term (£17 per week) - Creativity Starts Here class
Payment schedule
Course fees are payable on a termly basis. When a student enrols mid-term, any fees will be adjusted to cover the sessions enrolled for. Please see our term dates for information.
Five-Week Trial Period
All new students benefit from a five-week trial period (payable) upon joining. This means you’ll only pay for the initial five weeks instead of committing to a full term, giving you time to decide if GYA King’s Cross is the right fit for you.
After the five week-trial period
- If you decide to continue: The remaining term fees will be invoiced.
- If you choose to withdraw: No further fees will be charged.
The five-week deposit/trail payment is non-refundable and non-transferable. See more information on our finance and funding page.
Autumn Term
Saturday 20 September
Saturday 27 September
Saturday 04 October
Saturday 11 October
Saturday 18 October
Half Term - no classes on 25 October or 1 November
Saturday 08 November
Saturday 15 November
Saturday 22 November
Saturday 29 November
Saturday 06 December
Spring Term
Saturday 10 January
Saturday 17 January
Saturday 24 January
Saturday 31 January
Saturday 07 February
Half Term - no classes on 14 and 21 February
Saturday 28 February
Saturday 07 March
Saturday 14 March
Saturday 21 March
Saturday 28 March
Summer Term
Saturday 25 April
Saturday 02 May
Saturday 09 May
Saturday 16 May
Half Term - no classes on 23 and 30 May
Saturday 06 June
Saturday 13 June
Saturday 20 June
Saturday 27 June
Saturday 04 July
Saturday 11 July
We aren’t able to give refunds in the event of absence. We would hope that our students are able to attend every session to ensure that they get the most out of their time with us.
After the five-week trial period, students are enrolled on an annual membership basis, committing to the full academic year.
Guildhall Young Artists King's Cross requires half a term's notice in writing to withdraw from studies.
Please note, where the required half-term’s notice has not been given in writing, the relevant half-terms fees will remain payable. This is required to fulfil obligations to the professional tutors, pay for facilities and to encourage you to be fully committed to the courses chosen.
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Benefit from Guildhall Young Artists membership
When you attend Guildhall Young Artists King's Cross, you will become a Guildhall Young Artists member. This means that you will be able to benefit from exclusive opportunities, performances and workshops, including competitions, invites to concerts, gigs and performances from students at Guildhall School.
By becoming a part of a national network, members will be able to connect and collaborate with like-minded individuals across the country.
