Guildhall Young Artists Norwich Music Discovery Course
Using age-appropriate songs and games our Music Discovery Course for ages 8–11 will explore more advanced elements of musicianship, leadership and collaborative music making skills that they can also take into ensemble playing. Suitable for beginners or those who want to progress from the Music Starts Here Course.
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Saturday term time
- Course times:
- Choose your own timetable
- Age:
- 8-11
- Art form:
- Music
- Fees:
- £320 per term (£32 per week)
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools, Workshops & Saturday Centres (under 18)
- Mode of study:
- In-person
- Venue:
- City of Norwich School, Norwich **(moving to Wymondham High Academy from September 2025)
- Contact details:
- gyanorwich@gsmd.ac.uk
Intro text
Using age-appropriate songs and games, children aged 8-11 years will explore more advanced elements of musicianship, leadership and collaborative music making skills that they can also take into ensemble playing.
We recommend new students also try our Musicianship Workshop, GYA Norwich Choir and choose from our range of Beginner Ensembles below which also form part of our Music Discovery course.
GYA Norwich Beginner Ensembles
Beginner Music Theory
Beginner Aural Skills
Sight Reading
Musicianship Workshop
Impro Band
Musical Theatre (age 8+)
Beginner Percussion
Beginner Wind & Brass
Beginner Strings
Drama Discovery
Acting for Stage
Sonic Arts (Electronics)
Drama Discovery Production Rehearsals
Music/Theatre Production Tech
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 Discovery Course. Register your interest when signing up for a course.
Fees
£320 per term (£32 per week) for full membership or £180 per term (£18 per week) for Ensemble Only Membership.
With one-to-one lesson
Add an individual 30-minute vocal or instrumental lesson (subject to availability) for an additional £25 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.
Autumn Term
Saturday 21 September – Week 1
Saturday 28 September – Week 2
Saturday 5 October – Week 3
Saturday 12 October – Week 4
Saturday 19 October – Week 5
Half-term – (no sessions on Saturday 26 October, 2 & 9 November)
Saturday 16 November – Week 6
Saturday 23 November – Week 7
Saturday 30 November – Week 8
Saturday 07 December – Week 9
Saturday 14 December – Week 10
Holidays (no sessions Saturday 21, 28 December & 4 Jan)
Spring Term
Saturday 11 January – Week 11
Saturday 18 January – Week 12
Saturday 25 January – Week 13
Saturday 01 February – Week 14
Saturday 08 February – Week 15
Half-term – (no sessions on Saturday 15 & 22 February)
Saturday 01 March – Week 16
Saturday 08 March – Week 17
Saturday 15 March – Week 18
Saturday 22 March – Week 19
Saturday 29 March – Week 20
Holidays – (no sessions on Saturday 05 & 12, 19 April)
Summer Term
Saturday 26 April – Week 21
Saturday 03 May – Week 22
Saturday 10 May – Week 23
Saturday 17 May – Week 24
Half-term – (no sessions on Saturday 24 & 31 May)
Saturday 07 June – Week 25
Saturday 14 June – Week 26
Saturday 21 June – Week 27 (GYAN Graduation Concert)
Saturday 28 June – Week 28
Saturday 05 July – Week 29
Saturday 12 July – Week 30
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.
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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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