Guildhall Young Artists Taunton
Guildhall Young Artists (GYA) Taunton is a vibrant, creative space, welcoming children and young people to learn and perform music and drama.
Join us at GYA Taunton
Guildhall Young Artists is Guildhall School’s network of centres across the country, providing inspiring performing arts training for children and young people.
Our centre at GYA Taunton, based at Wellington School in Somerset, offers a range of classes and performance opportunities for all 5–18-year-olds, in music and drama, on Saturdays in term time, and short holiday courses.
We accept new students throughout the year. Ready to join? Get 10% off your first five Saturdays with our five-week trial.
From 17–21 August 2026, GYA Taunton's popular Summer Holiday Course returns, which 5-day course for 10 to 18 year olds is packed full of workshops in music, drama, production arts and art & design. Find out more about the Summer Holiday Course here.
If you still have questions, fill out an enquiry form and a friendly member of our team will be in touch to support you.
Develop your performing arts skills, meet like-minded people and let your creativity flourish, in this fun five day course for 10 to 18 year olds, packed full of workshops in music, drama, production arts and art & design.
The course will culminate in an exciting performance and exhibition on Friday afternoon, which will be shared with invited family and friends.
When: Monday 17–Thursday 21 August, 9.30am–4pm. Morning drop-off is from 9am–9.30am and afternoon pick-up is from 4pm–4.30pm.
Where: Wellington School, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 8NT.
Fees: £395 per student, due in full before 1 August 2026. Means-tested fee bursaries are available and will enable students to have some or all of their course fees paid.
If you are interested in joining GYA Taunton we would encourage you to attend an Open Day.
There is no open day planned at the moment but we will update this section when an open day is being organised.
Meantime, you are welcome to contact the centre any time gyataunton@gsmd.ac.uk and we will be pleased to invite you to visit by arrangement.
GYA Taunton open days usually offer two sessions to choose from, covering two different age groups as follows:
Morning Session 1, 9.30am–12.30pm: for children and young people in Reception up to Year 6 (age 4–11)
Morning Session 2, 11.20am–2.20pm: for children and young people in Years 7–13 (age 11–18)
Open days include a guided tour and opportunities to visit different classes and rehearsals. There will be a welcome talk and Q&A with the Head of GYA Taunton.
Attendees will be invited to enjoy special performances by current students or visiting artists.
Open Days are relaxed and informal, and all students are invited to bring a family member or carer with them.
On Saturdays during term time, GYA Taunton offer a range of classes and performance opportunities for 5–18-year-olds in:
- Drama
- Music
Based at Wellington School in Wellington, 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, GYA Taunton 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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We offer an exciting range of weekly music and drama classes, one-to-one instrumental, vocal and drama tuition and performance opportunities for 5–18-year-olds.
Student testimonials
"Guildhall Young Artists Taunton has helped me make new friends who share my interest in music. It is great fun playing in different groups with them."
Henry
"I'm always excited to go in the mornings and I've made a lot of new friends."
Mahabad
"I really enjoy my time at Guildhall Young Artists Taunton as I have so many opportunities to perform and be inspired by other artists."
Phoebe
"The teachers are nice and I'm always happy. I've made new friends and I really like music."
Brousk
"I've always felt encouraged and supported by the staff and I have made some great friendships."
Kirsty
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