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Course Details
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Opening Workshop 4 May 2022 – Closing Workshop 6 July 2022
- Art form:
- Music
- Fees:
- £450
- Deadline:
- 23 March 2022, 5pm
- Level of study:
- Courses and Workshops for ages 4 – 18
- Mode of study:
- Online
- Contact details:
- gya-online@gsmd.ac.uk
About the Young Composers Course
This is a unique opportunity for composers aged 14-18 to receive one-to-one tutoring, undertake workshops and hear their own composition performed by staff and students from Junior Guildhall and Guildhall School.
The course, which will take place over Zoom, is designed for students working towards GCSE or A Level Music and/or students hoping to enhance their composition skills outside of an exam environment.
You will work with an experienced composition teacher on a one-to-one basis, in addition to taking part in two group workshops (introductory and closing) led by esteemed Guildhall staff. The final workshop will include an opportunity for course tutors to explore and perform student compositions and offer valuable feedback.
The course leader is Paul Whitmarsh and the workshop leader is Jeffery Wilson.
Please be aware that the course is not GCSE/A-Level exam board specific.
Summer Term
Opening Workshop 4 May 2022 – Closing Workshop 6 July 2022
Apply before 23 March 2022, 5pm
Students will be offered a place based on availability and an appropriate level of knowledge and experience in composition.
- The means to notate your music and share it with teachers and instrumentalists. This can be done with notation software (such as Sibelius, Dorico or Musescore), or on manuscript paper that is scanned and uploaded (www.camscanner.com may assist).
- An email address
- A reliable internet connection
- A computer/laptop/tablet with a microphone and a camera.
- Your browser fully updated to be able to use the most recent version of Zoom (if using an Apple device we recommend installing an alternative browser such as Google Chrome or Mozilla).
To apply, please complete the application form here. Once you have submitted this form, we will review your application and one of the team will contact you if we are able to offer you a place.
Guildhall Young Artists Access Bursaries
Bursaries are available to applicants who meet our criteria. Please read the details on the application form carefully, which you can download here.
City of London Bursary Funding
Limited Funding is available for pupils who attend a City of London School or Academy and meet our eligibility criteria. This may be awarded to cover all or part of the cost of the course depending upon the number of applications. Please complete the course application from indicating if you attend a City of London School or Academy and a member of the team will be in touch in due course.
