Guildhall Young Artists Norwich Music Starts Here Course
This is a fun and engaging 45 minute music programme for 4-7 year olds delivered by our expert Tutor. Using singing, movement games and percussion, children will absorb all the elements needed to make a confident, well-rounded musician.
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About Music Starts Here
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Saturday term time
- Course times:
- Dependent upon class timetable
- Age:
- 4–8
- Art form:
- Music
- Fees:
- £15 per week (£150 per term)
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools, Workshops & Saturday Centres (under 18)
- Mode of study:
- In-person
- Venue:
- City of Norwich School
- Contact details:
- gyanorwich@gsmd.ac.uk
About Music Starts Here
This is a fun and engaging 45 minute music programme for very young children delivered by our expert Tutor. Using singing, movement games and percussion, children will absorb all the elements needed to make a confident, well-rounded musician.
They explore their own musicality, develop language and communication skills, grow in confidence and increase their ability to express themselves, in a supportive and safe environment.
Children will be prepared to naturally progress into the next group and the wider offer and the Tutor will advise parents on a case by case basis.
We offer a Music Starts Here Morning Group and a Music Starts Here Afternoon Group:
- 10.00am - 10.45am Music Starts Here Morning Group
- 1.30pm – 2.15pm Music Starts Here Afternoon Group
We encourage students to spend 5 weeks (half a term) in the Music Starts Here programme to ensure their musical foundations are secure. After this, children have the option of enhancing their membership to join our 30 minute Introduction to Instruments exploration classes in wind, keyboard and strings at no additional charge.
Tutors who lead these groups will get to know students’ individual aptitudes and musical interests and will guide them on a case-by-case basis to take up 30 minute 1:1 or paired instrumental lessons and join our 45 minute Introduction to Ensembles groups (Keyboard, Wind/Brass and Strings) when they are ready. This progression route prepares our youngest learners to move on through to Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced studies over time.
Looking for private tuition with one of our expert tutors? Book a 30 minute instrumental or vocal lesson, to be taken alongside Music Starts Here. Register your interest when signing up for a course.
Fees
£15 per week (£150 per term)
With one-to-one lesson
Add an individual 30 minute instrumental or vocal lesson for an additional £24 per Saturday + the cost of the course.
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.
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 four-week trial period.
Bursaries
We offer a large number of bursaries to attend GYA Norwich, including travel to our centre. It’s entirely confidential and we keep the application process as simple and quick as possible. For more information view our finance and funding page.
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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Benefit from Guildhall Young Artists membership
As a member of GYA Norwich, you can expect exclusive opportunities, performances and workshops, including competitions, invites to concerts and gigs and performances from students at Guildhall School.
