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Guildhall Young Artists Taunton
Unleash your creativity in a fun and supportive environment with Guildhall Young Artists Taunton, a Saturday performing arts centre offering a range of classes and performance opportunities for 5 – 18-year-olds in music and drama.
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About Guildhall Young Artists Taunton
Guildhall Young Artists is Guildhall School’s network of centres across the country, providing inspiring performing arts training for children and young people.
Our Taunton centre offers a range of classes and performance opportunities for all 5–18-year-olds, in music and drama, on Saturdays in term time, and short holiday courses.
Guildhall School of Music & Drama is ranked number one in Arts, Drama & Music by the Complete University Guide 2023, one of the top ten performing arts institutions in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2023, as well as the number one higher education institution in the Guardian University Guide music league table.
On Saturdays during term time, Guildhall Young Artists Taunton offers a range of classes and performance opportunities for 5–18-year-olds in:
- Drama
- Music
Based at Richard Huish College in Taunton, young musicians, singers and actors can develop their creativity and access high-quality training with top practitioners and industry professionals, across a variety of styles and genres.
With no auditions or previous experience necessary and bursaries for tuition and travel, Guildhall Young Artists Taunton is a great way for local children and young people to access Guildhall School’s world-class performing arts training, make friends and have lots of fun.
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Find out more about how you can get involvedSummer Holiday Course 2024
Develop your performing arts skills, have plenty of fun and make new friends on our annual Summer Holiday Course, for ages 10–18.
Discover our Courses
We offer an exciting range of weekly music and drama classes, one-to-one instrumental, vocal and drama tuition and performance opportunities for 5–18-year-olds.
Wellbeing and Support
Guildhall Young Artists has many years’ experience of working with children and young people from all backgrounds. It is our priority to create an inclusive, safe and happy environment for every child or young person that spends time with us.
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Benefit from Guildhall Young Artists membership
As a member of Guildhall Young Artists Taunton, you can expect exclusive opportunities, performances and workshops, including competitions, invites to concerts and gigs, and performances from students at Guildhall School.