Easter Music Course
This four-day course, led our lively team of expert Guildhall tutors, is for young instrumentalists playing any bowed string, wind, brass or percussion instrument.
Key information:
- Course dates:
- Mon 7 – Thu 10 April 2025
- Course times:
- 10am–4.30pm
- Age:
- 8-14
- Art form:
- Music
- Fees:
- £445
- Deadline:
- Bookings will close at 5pm on Monday 31 March 2025 or when the course reaches full capacity
- Level of study:
- Short Courses & Summer Schools, Workshops & Saturday Centres (under 18)
- Mode of study:
- In-person
- Venue:
- Guildhall School of Music & Drama
- When:
- Easter Courses
Course info
Book Now
- Spaces are limited so early booking is encouraged
- Bookings will close at 5pm on Monday 31 March 2025 or when the course reaches full capacity
- Please note that accommodation is not available
- Read our terms and conditions
Ages 8–14
Course Dates & Times
Monday 8 – Thursday 11 April 2024
10am–4.30pm
The end-of-course concert will take place on Thursday 11 April 2024.
About Easter Music Course
This four-day course is for young instrumentalists playing any bowed string, wind, brass or percussion instrument. It is led by our lively team of expert Guildhall tutors, and aims to support young musicians to nurture their creativity and develop their skills in a friendly environment.
Who is the course for?
Young musicians aged 8 to 14 looking to gain some ensemble experience in a welcoming and supportive environment.
What can I expect?
With an emphasis on fun, participants will experience a wide range of music in different performance settings including orchestra, small ensembles, and choir.
The course culminates in an informal concert for friends and family to showcase the work they have developed during the course, including a piece of original music, which will be created as a group.
Do I need anything for the course?
Please bring your instrument and a pencil.
Course Fee
£445
Book Now
- Spaces are limited so early booking is encouraged
- Bookings will close at 5pm on Monday 31 March 2025 or when the course reaches full capacity
- Please note that accommodation is not available
- Read our terms and conditions
Participation Bursaries are available for this course. Please note the application deadline for Participation Bursaries is 3 March 2025.
Eligibility
- For everyone aged 8–14
- ABRSM Grade 1 standard and above (or approx. one year's experience)
- Participants must have sufficient English language skills in order to fully engage with the course
- For all bowed strings, wind, brass and percussion instruments
- Unfortunately, the course cannot accept bookings for recorder, harp, piano, guitar, accordion or any type of amplified instruments
About the Course Tutor
This course is taught by tutors from Junior Guildhall, led by Spencer Down – Brass Coordinator at Junior Guildhall and Creative Director & Head of Music at Guildhall Young Artists King's Cross.
Spencer works with producers and promoters across all genres of music including classical, rock & pop, and film. He has been orchestral director for high profile events including concerts for Queen Elizabeth II in the ballroom at Buckingham Palace and the world premiere of Grammy award-winning singer Imogen Heap’s Love the Earth at the Royal Albert Hall.
He conducts studio sessions, recently conducting the orchestral sessions for a new Netflix film at Air Studios. Honoured to be entrusted with Roy Budd's score to the 1925 classic silent film Phantom of the Opera, he conducted the premiere at London's Coliseum and subsequent performance at the Barbican.
In 2012 Spencer received the Freedom of the City of London for his services to music.
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