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Charmaine, participant from Hong Kong, on Oct - Dec 2020 pilot course says:
"I had a whale of a time learning how to compose, and I will always treasure this marvellous experience!"

About our Young Composers Course

This is a unique opportunity for composers aged 14-18 to receive one-to-one tutoring and hear their own composition performed by staff and students from Junior Guildhall and Guildhall School.

The course, which will take place over Zoom, is designed for students working towards GCSE or A Level Music and/or students hoping to enhance their composition skills outside of an exam environment.

You will work with an experienced composition teacher on a one-to-one basis, in addition to taking part in two group workshops (introductory and closing) led by esteemed Guildhall staff. The final workshop will include an opportunity for course tutors to explore and perform student compositions and offer valuable feedback. The course will consist of eight and a half hours of tuition, comprised of six hours of individual tuition, an hour-long opening workshop and a 90-minute closing workshop, with an informal concert. 

The course leader is Paul Whitmarsh and the workshop leader is Jeffrey Wilson. 

Please be aware that the course is not GCSE/A-Level exam board specific.

Dates

Opening Workshop: Wednesday 20 January 5.30 - 6.30pm
Closing Workshop: Wednesday 24 March 5.30 - 7pm

The six individual hourly sessions with your course tutor will take place via mutual agreement and will be undertaken weekly, in advance of the closing workshop on 24 March. 

Course materials

  • The means to notate your music and share it with teachers and instrumentalists. This can be done with notation software (such as Sibelius, Dorico or Musescore), or on manuscript paper that is scanned and uploaded (www.camscanner.com may assist).
  • An email address
  • A reliable internet connection
  • A computer/laptop/tablet with a microphone and a camera.
  • Your browser fully updated to be able to use the most recent version of Zoom (if using an Apple device we recommend installing an alternative browser such as Google Chrome or Mozilla).

Entry requirements

Students will be offered a place based on availability and an appropriate level of knowledge and experience in composition.

How to apply and course fee 

The course costs £450, which includes the six individual hourly sessions and two group workshops.
 
To apply, please complete the application form here. Once you have submitted this form, we will review your application and one of the team will contact you if we are able to offer you a place. 

Applications close: Tuesday 12 January, 5pm

 

 

 

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