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Music Open Days
Attend one of our Music Open Days to find out more about the opportunities available at the School, and discuss the training with teaching staff, current students or recent graduates.
Departmental Open Days
Find out more about upcoming Principal Study and departmental open days below.
Join us for our upcoming Strings Open Days, book now to meet our staff and students and explore our industry leading facilities and performance spaces. This is your chance to learn about the audition process, discover more about studying at Guildhall, and see first-hand why we were ranked the number one higher education institution for Music in the 2024 Guardian University Guide music league table.
Booking is now open for the following event:
Guildhall Annual Viola Day
Monday 4 November 2024
10am - 5pm (registration from 09.30am)
Book your place
Attend our annual Viola Day, celebrating the instrument and its repertoire. Join us to learn about future study at the School and meet current viola students.
This year we are joined by renowned composer and violist Sally Beamish, whose inestimable contribution to the viola repertoire we will be celebrating. Our event will also feature performances and masterclasses by three of our Viola Professors, Matthew Jones, Gary Pomeroy, and Sarah-Jane Bradley, and will include a rare performance of George Benjamin’s ‘Viola Viola’.
If you would like to apply to perform in one of the masterclasses, please send your name, potential repertoire you could offer, and any restriction of times you are available on the day to strings@gsmd.ac.uk.
Our Harp Open Day has now passed, please check back for future events.
Join us for our Guitar Open Day, taking place on Wednesday 22 January 2025 from 2pm - 5pm.
The event will allow you to discover more about the guitar programme and explore our world-class facilities. Meet our staff and students and learn why we are ranked first in Arts, Drama and Music by the Complete University Guide 2025.
The Guitar Day will also feature an evening concert at Milton Court by some of Guildhall’s award-winning guitar alumni.
Guitar Open Day
Wednesday 22 January 2025
2pm - 5pm
(registration desk open from 1:30pm)
Join us for our Wind, Brass & Percussion Open Day, taking place on Sunday 3 November 2024 from 10am - 5pm.
Discover our world leading facilities across our Milton Court and Silk Street campuses, located in the heart of London. Meet our staff and students and learn why we’re ranked first in Arts, Drama and Music by the Complete University Guide 2025.
Wind, Brass & Percussion Open Day
Sunday 3 November 2024
10am - 5pm
(registration desk open from 9:15am)
Our Keyboard Open Day has now passed, please check back for future events.
Our Vocal/Opera Open Day will take place on 20 February 2025, and activities are expected to include participation in a group workshop, as well as observation of a class/masterclass and an opera dress rehearsal.
Details about bookings and further details about the day will appear here shortly.
Our Composition Open Day has now passed, please check back for future events.
Join us for our upcoming Electronic & Produced Music Open Day, taking place on Monday 28 October 2024 from 10.30am - 5pm.
Book now to meet our staff and explore our industry leading facilities and performance spaces. This is your chance to learn more about our BMus programme, with pathways in:
- Electronic Music
- Film Music
- Sonic Arts
- Game Audio
- Live Electronics
- Popular Music Production
- New Media
Discover more about studying at Guildhall, and see first-hand why we were ranked the number one higher education institution for Music in the 2024 Guardian University Guide music league table.
Electronic & Produced Music Open Day
Monday 28 October 2024
10.30am - 5pm
Our Jazz Open Day has now passed, please check back for future events.
Booking is now open for our Music Therapy Open Day, taking place on Tuesday 29 October 2024 at 11am - 5pm. Join us to discover more about the programme, meet our academics and learn why we were ranked the number one higher education institution for Music in the 2024 Guardian University Guide music league table.
You will have the chance to meet and hear from our staff and students as well as exploring our facilities. There will be a question-and-answer session along with an improvisation workshop.
Music Therapy Open Day
Tuesday 29 October 2024
11am - 5pm (registration from 10.30am)
Join us for our virtual PGCert Performance Teaching Open Evenings.
Our PGCert Performance Teaching events are a great way to find out more about the course, hear from Programme Leader Carlos Lopez Real and ask any questions you might have about the training.
PGCert Performance Teaching Virtual Open Evenings
Monday 20 January 2025
Monday 10 March 2025
8pm – 9.30pm
Find out about upcoming open days for the Doctoral Research programme here.
Open Day FAQs
Do I have to come for the whole day?
No - the format of the open day is very informal and allows you to plan your day as you wish. The classes and components of the open days are scheduled to show you as much of what we do and offer as possible, so it is highly beneficial to attend the entire day.
Can I attend an open day if I am 16 and have not taken my A-Levels yet?
Yes - the open days are aimed at people who are auditioning or considering auditioning. You can also attend if you are younger than 16.
Will I be able to view the halls of residence?
No, we are unable to offer visits of the halls of residence on music open days, but you can take a look inside Sundial Court in our 360 Tour.
Will I have an opportunity to speak with Guildhall Professors or students?
Yes - there will be students around all day happy to answer your questions, and you will be able to talk to professors taking the classes. However if there is someone in particular you would like to meet with please contact the relevant Principal Study department and we will do our best for you.
Do I need to bring my instrument?
You will be advised by the department hosting the open day if you need to bring your instrument.
What level are the open days aimed at?
The open days are not aimed at undergraduate or postgraduate specifically, they offer an insight to what we offer.
I have a disability – do I need to let you know?
If you or someone who is accompanying you to the open day has a disability or require extra support or facilities, we are happy to help wherever we can. Please contact the Music Office on +44 (0) 207 382 7144 or email the relevant Principal Study department.
Who do I contact to answer further questions?
We are always happy to help. Contact details for all departments can be found on our Contact Us page.