Guildhall Young Artists Taunton Lunchtime Performances
Lunchtime Performances
Guildhall Young Artists (GYA) Taunton hosts free lunchtime performances by its own students as well as students and alumni from Guildhall School of Music & Drama, as well as professional artists visiting the Southwest.
These events are open to all GYA Taunton students and their families. We also very much welcome anyone who is not a GYA Taunton member and interested to find out more about our performing arts centre.
GYA Taunton events are relaxed and informal and you are welcome to bring some lunch with you whilst you enjoy the performance. There is no need to book a ticket for these performances, just turn up and enjoy.
For more information about these performances please email gyataunton@gsmd.ac.uk.
Any upcoming performances will be listed below.
Join us for this special performance by the Albero Trio from Guildhall School, performing Brahms' Piano Trio in C minor op.101 and Pale Yellow from Jennifer Higdon's Piano Trio.
Location: Willow Cafe, Richard Huish College, Taunton
Free admission, all welcome.
For further information please email gyataunton@gsmd.ac.uk or call/text 07754 217993.
ABOUT THE MUSICIANS OF THE ALBERO TRIO
Kayla Nicol is a violinist studying at Guildhall School of Music and Drama with Simon Blendis, where she is a recipient of the Frederic William Trevena scholarship. Previously Kayla has been the principal violinist of the National Childrens Orchestra (2018), Junior Guildhall String Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra (2021-2022) and Co-Principal of the National Youth String Orchestra in 2021. More recently Kayla plays with groups around London such as Fidelio Orchestra, LUMOS candlelight events and in 2024 was the solo violinist in the West End musical 'Marie Curie' in 2024. She was also the co-principal of Guildhall Symphony Orchestra in May 2025 and performed in the Barbican Hall. As a chamber musician Kayla has performed at the Fidelio Café alongside pianist Lucas Debargue, and has previously performed at the Cambridge Summer Music Festival as a member of the Albero Trio.
Josh Lucas is a cellist currently studying at Guildhall School of Music with Jonathan Aasgaard, where he is a grateful recipient of the Innholders Scholarship. Josh grew up in Essex and took part in local chamber music and youth orchestras from an early age before joining the National Youth Orchestra in 2021. Since beginning his studies at Guildhall, Josh has won the St James String Ensemble Prize, performed several times with the Guildhall Symphony Orchestra in Barbican Hall, and performed in a public masterclass for Leonid Gorokhov. As a chamber musician he has recently performed in the Cambridge Summer Music festival, the Guildhall Chamber Festival, and the Arte Lirica festival in Veneto, Italy.
Owen Lee won a scholarship to the PianoMan scheme in 2017, studying in London until the age of 18 with Richard Meyrick, Gabriele Baldocci and Veronika Ilinskaya. In 2022 Owen begun studying with Carole Presland as a scholar at Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and in 2024 was a finalist in the school’s Romantic Piano Prize. Aside from solo playing, Owen is also involved in accompanying and chamber music work. As a member of the Albero Trio he was able to play at the 2024 Cambridge Summer Music Festival. Owen is also a second-study trumpet student and has played with orchestras such as YMSO and the Britten Sinfonia Academy as well as the Guildhall Big Band.
Join us for this special lunchtime performance by students at Guildhall Young Artists Taunton.
Location: Willow Cafe, Richard Huish College, Taunton
Programme: to include Junior Woodwind Group and a selection of soloists, as well as a duet of tutors Julie Monument (violin) and Alex Roche (guitar).
Free admission, all welcome.
For further information please email gyataunton@gsmd.ac.uk or call/text 07754 217993.
Join us for the end of term performance by students at Guildhall Young Artists Taunton.
Location: Huish Theatre, Richard Huish College, Taunton
Programme: to include Orchestra, Bands and Senior Singing Ensemble.
Free admission, all welcome.
For further information please email gyataunton@gsmd.ac.uk or call/text 07754 217993.
Join us for a special Drama Showcase by students at Guildhall Young Artists Taunton.
Location: Pine Studios at Richard Huish College, Taunton
Programme: to include Bands, and Junior and Senior Singing Ensembles.
Free admission, all welcome.
For further information please email gyataunton@gsmd.ac.uk or call/text 07754 217993.
Join us for the End of Year Performance Part II by students at Guildhall Young Artists Taunton.
Location: Willow Green, Richard Huish College, Taunton
Free admission, all welcome.
For further information please email gyataunton@gsmd.ac.uk or call/text 07754 217993.