Guildhall Young Artists Norwich Music & Drama Discovery Course
Our Music & Drama Discovery Course is designed for children aged 8-11 and offers a vibrant opportunity to build confidence in musicianship, acting, and performance. Through a personalised timetable of music and/or drama classes, children will develop social skills, support self-expression, and unleash their creativity in a fun and supportive environment.
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Saturday term time
- Course times:
- Choose your own timetable
- Age:
- 8-11
- Art form:
- Music
- Fees:
- £335 per term (£33.50 per week) or £180 per term (£18 per week) for Ensemble Only
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools, Workshops & Saturday Centres (under 18)
- Mode of study:
- In-person
- Venue:
- Wymondham High Academy
- Contact details:
- gyanorwich@gsmd.ac.uk
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Music & Drama Discovery Course
Our Music & Drama Discovery Course is designed for children aged 8-11 and offers a vibrant opportunity to build confidence in musicianship, acting, and performance. Through a personalised timetable of music and/or drama classes, children will develop social skills, support self-expression, and unleash their creativity in a fun and supportive environment.
Music Discovery classes delve into more advanced aspects of musicianship, leadership, and collaborative music-making, preparing students for ensemble playing. Drama Discovery classes feature vocal and movement exercises, drama games, improvisation, and script work.
In addition to the core Discovery classes, participants can choose to join:
- Choir
- 1:1 lessons in any instrument, singing, or acting
- Any of our extensive timetable of instrument ensembles or classes
Students can also take either Music Discovery or Drama Discovery as a single class if they prefer.
This course is ideal for beginners, those eager to explore their creativity and confidence with new friends, or anyone considering taking their passion for music or drama to the next level.
Looking for private tuition with one of our expert tutors? Book a 30-minute acting, instrumental or vocal lesson, to be taken alongside the Music & Drama Discovery Course. Register your interest when signing up for a course.
Fees
£335 per term (£33.50 per week) for full membership or £180 per term (£18 per week) for Ensemble Only Membership for students wishing to take Music Discovery or Drama Discovery as a single class.
With one-to-one lesson
Add an individual 30-minute vocal or instrumental lesson (subject to availability) for an additional £26.50 per Saturday + course fee.
Payment Schedule
We ask you to pay termly and once you’ve settled in we ask for half a term’s notice if you decide not to continue.
Five Week Trial
All new students will be given a five-week trial period (payable) if they have joined Guildhall Young Artists Norwich in the first five weeks of the term. Please see full terms and conditions on our finance and funding page.
Deposit
We ask for a £50 holding deposit to secure your place. On receipt of your application, a friendly member of our team will discuss your requirements noted on the application form and send a payment link for the reservation of a place. This payment will be taken off one terms fees, or any outstanding balance refunded to your account if you give notice within the five-week trial period.
Bursaries
We offer a large number of bursaries to attend GYA Norwich, including travel to our centre. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch and ask about these – it’s entirely confidential and we keep the application process as simple and quick as possible.
Summer Term 2026
Saturday 25 April
Saturday 02 May
Saturday 09 May
Saturday 16 May
Half-term – (no sessions on Saturday 23 & 30 May)
Saturday 06 June
Saturday 13 June
Saturday 20June
Saturday 27 June
Saturday 04 July
Saturday 11 July
ACADEMIC YEAR 2026/7
Autumn Term 2026
Saturday 12 September
Saturday 19 September
Saturday 26 September
Saturday 03 October
Saturday 10 October
Saturday 17 October
Half-term – (no sessions on Saturday 24 & 31 October)
Saturday 07 November
Saturday 14 November
Saturday 21 November
Saturday 28 November
Saturday 05 December
Spring Term 2027
Saturday 09 January
Saturday 16 January
Saturday 23 January
Saturday 30 January
Saturday 06 February
Half-term – (no sessions on Saturday 13 & 20 February)
Saturday 27 February
Saturday 06 March
Saturday 13 March
Saturday 20 March
Summer Term 2027
Saturday 17 April
Saturday 24 April
Saturday 01 May
Saturday 08 May
Saturday 15 May
Saturday 22 May
Half-term – (no sessions on Saturday 29 May & 5 June)
Saturday 12 June
Saturday 19 June
Saturday 26 June
Saturday 03 July
We regret it is not possible to give refunds in the event of absence as the Centre has to continue paying professional tutors and overheads. GYA Norwich expects as close to 100% attendance as possible, to ensure you develop and get the most out of your membership.
Half a term’s notice is required to stop attending (except in exceptional circumstances). This notice period is required to fulfil obligations to the professional tutors, pay for facilities and to encourage you to be fully committed to the courses chosen.
Join the Music & Drama Discovery Course
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"The tutors are friendly and enthusiastic, we get to be creative, learn lots and have fun with improvisation!"
Finty
"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
"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
"Guildhall Young Artists Norwich has helped me to discover countless pieces of classical music, and increase my playing ability."
Billie
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