Guildhall Young Artists Taunton Music Course
Our hands-on music course for ages 10–18 will see you take part in a variety of weekly classes, tailored to your experience and interests.
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About the Music Course
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Saturday term time
- Course times:
- 9am–1.20pm (dependent upon class timetable)
- Age:
- 10–18
- Art form:
- Music
- Fees:
- £320 per term (£32 per week)
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools, Workshops & Saturday Centres (ages 4-18)
- Mode of study:
- In-person
- Venue:
- Richard Huish College, Taunton
- Contact details:
- gyataunton@gsmd.ac.uk
About the Music Course
Whether you simply want to spend a few hours making music with newfound friends, or are thinking about taking your passion for music a step further, you can be sure to ignite your creativity and have lots of fun, whilst learning from top practitioners and industry professionals.
You will be put into a group depending on the information stated on your application form, to ensure that sessions are tailored to your experience. Sessions will cover multiple genres and styles, including classical, jazz, rock & pop and singing.
Timings for the Music Course are subject to the classes chosen. Most students attend from 9am or 10am – 12.20pm or 1.20pm each Saturday.
Classes and ensembles are offered in the following:
- Band practice
- Brass
- Composition
- Exploring music / Theory
- Jazz Band
- Junior Woodwind
- Music Production
- Composition / Theory
- Orchestra
- Percussion
- Senior Woodwind
- Singing
- Strings
Our Ensembles Only Course is a good option for those who are unable to commit to a whole morning. Choose from two group classes (60 minutes each) in the instruments/sessions listed above.
Looking for private tuition with one of our expert tutors? Book a 30-minute instrumental or vocal lesson, to be taken alongside the Music Course. Select 'Music Course + 30 min lesson' when you sign up to Guildhall Young Artists Taunton. Lessons of 45 or 60 minutes are also available.
Please note, one-to-one lessons are subject to availability.
Want to take part in both Drama & Music Classes? No problem! Just let us know once you get in touch with us and we will create a bespoke timetable for you.
Fees
£320 per term (£32 per week)
With one-to-one lesson
Add an individual 30-minute instrumental or vocal lesson (subject to availability) for an additional £23 per Saturday + the cost of the Music Course.
Payment schedule
The course or courses signed up for will be charged for the term. The number of sessions that will need to be paid for will depend on the number of sessions left in the term. Please see our term dates for information.
After the first term has finished, sessions will be charged termly.
Five Week Trial
All new students will be given a five-week trial period (payable) if they have joined Guildhall Young Artists Taunton in the first five weeks of the term. Please see full terms and conditions on our finance and funding page.
Bursaries
We are able to offer two different bursaries thanks to the generosity of Guildhall Young Artists and Sound Foundation Somerset, the music education hub for Somerset (with funds from Arts Council England), which both have different criteria. These are means-tested and will enable students to have some or all of their class fees paid for. Travel bursaries are available for students who live in West Somerset. Please refer to our finance and funding page for more information.
Autumn Term 2023
Saturday 9 September - Open Day 9am – 12pm
Saturday 16 September - Term starts
Saturday 23 September
Saturday 30 September
Saturday 7 October
Half Term – no classes on 14 & 21 & 28 October
Saturday 4 November
Saturday 11 November
Saturday 18 November
Saturday 25 November
Saturday 2 December
Saturday 9 December
Spring Term 2024
Saturday 6 January
Saturday 13 January
Saturday 20 January
Saturday 27 January
Saturday 3 February
Half Term – no classes on 10 & 17 February
Saturday 24 February
Saturday 2 March
Saturday 9 March
Saturday 16 March
Saturday 23 March
Summer Term 2024
Saturday 20 April
Saturday 27 April
Saturday 4 May
Saturday 11 May
Saturday 18 May
Half Term – no classes on 25 May & 1 June
Saturday 8 June
Saturday 15 June
Saturday 22 June
Saturday 29 June
Saturday 6 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 Taunton expects as close to 100% attendance as possible, to ensure you develop and get the most out of your attendance.
A full 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 Course
Sign up or book your free taster session today
Benefit from Guildhall Young Artists membership
As a member of GYA Taunton, you can expect exclusive opportunities, performances and workshops, including competitions, invites to concerts and gigs and performances from students at Guildhall School.
