Guildhall Young Artists Norwich
Guildhall Young Artists (GYA) Norwich is an inspiring, inclusive space for children and young people to learn and perform music and drama.
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Guildhall Young Artists is Guildhall School’s network of centres across the country, providing inspiring performing arts training for children and young people. Our Norwich centre offers a range of classes and performance opportunities for all 4–18-year-olds in music and drama, on Saturdays during term time.
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On Saturdays during term time, Guildhall Young Artists Norwich offers a range of classes and performance opportunities for 4–18-year-olds in music and drama.
Based at Wymondham High Academy, young musicians, singers and actors can develop their creativity and access high-quality training with top practitioners and industry professionals, across a variety of styles and genres.
With no auditions or previous experience necessary and bursaries for tuition and travel, Guildhall Young Artists Norwich is a great way for local children and young people to access Guildhall School’s world-class performing arts training, make friends and have lots of fun.
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GYA Norwich manages the Norfolk County Youth Orchestra (NCYO). Established in 1959, NCYO is the top orchestra for young musicians in Norfolk, giving them the opportunity to develop their skills.
Within NCYO we have three groups for young musicians playing at different levels, with courses taking place during spring and autumn half-term, usually over a period of four to five days.
We are currently open for applications for our autumn course, taking place in October 2025. Find out more here.
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We offer an exciting range of weekly music and drama courses, one-to-one instrument tuition and performance opportunities for 4–18-year-olds.
Norfolk County Youth Orchestra
Norfolk's premier youth orchestra provides rehearsal and performance opportunities for musicians aged 4–18 of all levels from Grades 1 to 8+.
Student testimonials
"The tutors are friendly and enthusiastic, we get to be creative, learn lots and have fun with improvisation!"
Finty
"Having a Guildhall Young Artist bursary has enabled GYA Norwich to be affordable for my family and having visits from students at Guildhall has made sessions very engaging and inspiring."
Grace
"To have been awarded the Leverhulme bursary (by Guildhall School), has assisted me to no end in my musical career. The opportunities it opened has led me on a diverse musical journey... none of which would have been possible without the support of this bursary, which I truly believe has shaped my path as a musician and composer, and pushed me to achieve the highest level I can.”
Chris
"Guildhall Young Artists Norwich has helped me to discover countless pieces of classical music, and increase my playing ability."
Billie
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