Guildhall Young Artists King's Cross Music Course (Grade 3+)

Our immersive Music Course is the perfect programme for young musicians ages 11–18, who are playing at Grade 3 level or higher. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, this engaging course is designed to enhance technique, nurture creativity and promote a deep appreciation for a wide range of musical genres and styles.

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Key information:

Course dates:: Saturday term time
Course times:: 10am–1pm
Age:: 11–18 (School years 7 upwards)
Fees:: £425 per term (£42.50 per week)
Level of study:: Short Courses & Summer Schools, Workshops & Saturday Centres (under 18)
Mode of study:: Saturday Courses
Venue:: Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School
When:: Saturdays
Contact details:: gyakingscross@gsmd.ac.uk

About the Music Course

Our flagship Music Course for young musicians, provides a dynamic and comprehensive timetable focused on developing technique, musicianship and artistic expression. Each week students will participate in three structured sessions tailored to their age and playing level.

Music Skills – Music Skills is offered in either strings, wind, brass, percussion or guitar. This session will focus on building technique, fostering expression and enhancing notation reading skills, while exploring form and structure.

GYA King's Cross Orchestra – Bringing together all music course students the GYA King’s Cross Orchestra is the place to put all the skills learnt into practice in a vibrant ensemble setting. Encompassing all instruments and exploring Classical, Jazz, and Big-Band standards as well as original works, this unique ensemble is the place to celebrate a true collective love of music.

Arts Lab – Creativity and collaboration are central to GYA King’s Cross training philosophy, and the Arts Lab Ensemble is designed to nurture each students artistic voice and identity. Collaborating with other students and tutors these sessions will focus on innovation, exploring new contemporary styles and approaches to music making and performance.

We welcome all students who are playing at Grade 3 level and above – with no audition required.

For those who are working towards Grade 3 level, please see the Music Progression Course.

Please note that while Guildhall Young Artists King's Cross offers tuition on a variety of instruments, we are unable to accommodate piano as a first instrument of study.

Throughout the year Music students will come together with drama and production arts students to create innovative performances which will be staged at the centre and other venues.

Join us on this exciting musical journey, where individuality and artistry come together to create unforgettable experiences!