Junior Guildhall prospectus

Junior Guildhall Prospectus 2013

The Guildhall School’s provider of specialist pre-conservatoire training

WELCOME TO JUNIOR GUILDHALL The Guildhall School of Music & Drama is one of Europe’s leading conservatoires, offering musicians, actors, stage managers and theatre technicians an inspiring environment in which to develop as artists and professionals. While the School’s main role is to provide the highest quality of education and professional training in higher education, the early training of talented children is regarded as fundamental with great importance and resources given to Junior Guildhall.

Junior Guildhall is a specialist Saturday School offering advanced training to young people between the ages of 4 and 18. The students are able to combine their Guildhall training with their general education in local schools. They come together to experience and learn about music and drama under the guidance of staff drawn from London’s orchestras and freelance professionals. Junior Guildhall aims to prepare students for full time conservatoire study. Most of the students go on to study their chosen discipline full-time at undergraduate level, eventually making careers in the profession, though others can, and do, move into totally different fields.

Links between the full-time courses of the School and Junior Guildhall are strong and many professors teach on both programmes. Junior Guildhall students are often invited to participate in the School’s events and, on Saturdays, the entire facilities of the School are given over to Junior Guildhall.

Visitors are always welcome - if you wish to arrange a visit please contact the Junior Guildhall office.

Regardless of their ultimate direction, students find that the professional artistic environment of the Guildhall School provides them with valuable life skills and the means to develop their individual talents to the full. The fulfilment of self-expression and self-discovery together with skills of communication and responsibility will have an enduring influence upon their lives.

Professor Barry Ife, CBE FKC HonFRAM Principal Derek Rodgers Head of Junior Guildhall Alison Mears Head of Junior Music Courses

WELCOME

tel: 020 7382 7160 email: junior@gsmd.ac.uk web: www.gsmd.ac.uk

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Contents Music Course 2 Individual Lessons Extra Study Ensemble and Workshop Activity Musical Awareness Jazz Programme BMus2 Direct Entry Course Examinations Performance Opportunities Visiting Artists

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String Training Programme 8 Course Content 8 Instruments 8

Kindergarten Course

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Drama Course 10 Finance and Funding

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Alumni 13 Staff 14 General information

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How to Apply

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About the Guildhall School

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How to find us

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Alison Balsom trumpet soloist, winner of Female Artist of the Year Classical Brit Award 2011

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MUSIC COURSE

MUSIC COURSE Junior Guildhall’s Music Course offers advanced training for young people between the ages of 8 to 18 (singers from mid-teens). This comprehensive programme is carefully designed to give pupils a balanced exposure to the discipline of music through individual instrumental lessons, chamber music, orchestras, choirs, workshop activity, classes and frequent performance opportunities.

Students receive the type of considered personal attention that young musicians really benefit from with the timetable tailored to their individual needs. An exciting curriculum, combined with the School’s modern facilities and professional staff, creates a unique environment for aspiring performers.

There are approximately 240 students who attend the Music Course which runs from 8am to 6pm on Saturdays.

All students receive an individually constructed timetable.

There are compulsory activities and a number of optional classes and lessons. The length of each student’s programme will, therefore, depend on the number of optional activities chosen.

Entry to the Music Course is by audition where we look for musical potential and commitment. Students travel to Junior Guildhall from across the UK enabling them to live at home and continue their general education during the week travelling to London on a Saturday for their specialist musical education.

• A 40-minute individual lesson (this can be extended

The students receive 30 lessons in each subject divided between three terms over the academic year. There are also a number of extra Saturdays each term which are used for rehearsals, workshops and events.

The minimum requirement of the Music Course consists of: at an additional cost) • Ensemble or related workshop activity • Musical Awareness Class

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Individual Lessons

Extra Study

Students automatically receive a first-study lesson lasting 40 minutes.

This may be extended to one hour or longer for which an extra charge is made. Students are expected to devote a considerable amount of time to regular private practice during the week, which is essential if a student is to make good progress.

Additional lessons can often be arranged with teachers, for example during the holidays or midweek.

As well as extensions to the first study lessons students may request to have extra study lessons in any of those subjects available as first studies for an extra charge.

Alexander Technique Lessons These consist of 15 individual sessions per annum with a specialist Alexander Technique teacher. Each session lasts for 30 minutes.

First study lessons can be provided in the following:

“My experience at Junior Guildhall will last with me forever. The people I met and the standard of teaching and the groups involved were amazing.

It’s the best step I ever took to further my music, as being with a group of friendly, talented and likeminded individuals every week only ever spurred on my own playing.”

Christopher Dunn, Tuba, winner of the 2011 Lutine Prize and category finalist in the 2012 BBC Young Musician Competition

MUSIC COURSE

Violin • Viola • Cello • Double Bass Flute • Oboe • Clarinet • Bassoon Horn • Trumpet • Trombone Tuba • Euphonium • Piano Harp • Voice • Guitar • Recorder Saxophone • Percussion Composition

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Ensemble & Workshop Activity For each subject there are specialist classes, workshops and ensembles. All students are expected to attend at least one ensemble or workshop activity which is directly relevant to their first study subject.

These include: Junior String Ensemble • Intermediate String Ensemble • Junior Guildhall String Ensemble Symphony Orchestra • Viola Club • String Chamber Music • Junior Choir • Chamber Choir • Boys Choir Wind Orchestra • Wind Academy • Wind Chamber Music Brass Band • Brass Quintet • Brass Ensemble Horn Class • Trumpet Class • Trombone Class Recorder Ensemble • Guitar Workshop • Baroque Ensemble • Vocal Workshop • Composition Workshop Saxophone Ensemble • Piano Ensemble • Piano Workshop • Harp Ensemble • Percussion Ensemble

Musical Awareness

MUSIC COURSE

Musical Awareness is a one hour class taught in small groups to develop aural perception, creativity and general musical knowledge leading to our Higher Certificate in Music examination which is usually taken in Year 11.

There is a flexible syllabus divided into levels to ensure progress and continuity. In special cases, supplementary theory and aural training classes are available. Students in our Upper School (mainly in Years 12 & 13) are offered a range of optional classes including an A Level Support Class, Jazz, Conducting and an Electronic Studio class.

“Going to Junior Guildhall is a rewarding and memorable experience that you can hardly find anywhere else – you get to be constantly inspired by different professional musicians with incredibly creative minds... it’s such great fun!”

Stephanie Lai, current holder of the sax.co.uk Saxophone Scholarship and winner of the 2012 Lutine Prize

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Junior Guildhall Jazz Programme Junior Guildhall offers a Jazz Programme designed for both specialist jazz musicians (ie. studying a jazz instrument as a first-study) and for non-specialist ie. those classical musicians who wish to learn about and experience playing jazz.

The specialist programme includes: • One-to-one tuition with a specialist jazz musician • One-to-one tuition with a specialist classical musician • Jazz Ensemble or Jazz Workshop (see detail below) • Big Band • Musical Awareness • Regular platform performances • Classes taken by visiting jazz specialists

“Junior Guildhall has been the most fantastic experience for me and has really shaped me as a player and a person. The support and guidance of the staff and the high standard of the ensembles is exceptional. There is a really special atmosphere and it is great to be a part of this. Junior Guildhall is the highlight of my week!”

Matilda Lloyd, Trumpet , current holder of the Junior Guildhall Trumpet Scholarship

Jazz instruments taught on the programme Piano & Saxophone – usually taught on Saturdays • Trumpet • Trombone Tuba • Guitar • Bass Guitar Double Bass • Drum kit • Voice (other instruments by negotiation) – lessons usually taught Mon to Friday from 5.00pm

Specialist jazz musicians will, in addition to their first study jazz lesson, have extra study classical lessons on the same instrument.

• First Study jazz lesson – minimum length 40 mins but can be extended to 60 mins or longer.

• Extra Study classical lesson (same instrument as the jazz lesson) – minimum length 30 mins but can be extended.

• Jazz ensemble • Big band

“As well as delivering individual music tuition of exceptionally high standard, Junior Guildhall presents experiences of symphony orchestra, ensembles, chamber music and solo performing. Whatever the activity, you can be assured that it will be exciting, inspiring and of a high standard.”

Clarke Alonzi, holder of the Junior Guildhall Violin Scholarship and National Grant Award

MUSIC COURSE

Specialist Jazz Programme

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• General Musical Awareness (for students in years 8 to 11) • Specialist Music Awareness (for students in years 12 & 13) Students may also be able to engage in non-jazz activities as available to all Music Course students subject to ability and timetable.

Non-Specialist Jazz Programme Students will enter the Music Course through the normal audition process and may additionally engage in some or all of the following jazz studies.

• Extra study jazz lessons – minimum length 20 mins (instruments available as listed above) • Jazz workshop • Big band • Jazz ensemble (depending upon age and ability) • Jazz MA (Year 12 & 13 students only)

Junior Guildhall Direct Entry to BMus2 Junior Guildhall offers a direct entry route to the second year of the Guildhall School’s BMus course (BMus2) for students with exceptional performance and academic ability. This will provide a significant cost-saving advantage to those who wish to pursue studies at the Guildhall School, as students entering BMus2 will only need to complete three years of full-time study to obtain their degree.

Students on this course may be able to audition early and could be offered a conditional place by the end of year 12 avoiding the need to audition at other conservatoires.

MUSIC COURSE

Students will be selected for the direct entry preparation course by the Junior Guildhall Senior Management Team based on their performance and academic ability and teacher recommendation. Students must be studying on the Music Course at Junior Guildhall and will typically start the preparation course in Year 12.

Offers for direct entry to BMus 2 will be conditional upon meeting the principal study entry requirement for BMus Year 2 and successfully passing assessments in Aural, Harmony and written work at BMus 1 level by the end of May prior to the start of the academic year of entry. Additionally, successful applicants will need to demonstrate 60 hours of workshop or ensemble activity in the year prior to entry.

Examinations Although no great emphasis is placed on graded examinations we recognise that many students like to take them. Students may take graded examinations or diplomas of any recognised board.

Our own internal examinations are kept to a minimum, giving preference to platform performance. All students, except those in Year 13, are expected to give one platform performance each year which is assessed and students in Years 12 and 13 are encouraged to give a recital. As part of their Musical Awareness course, all students take regular aural assessments and submit examples of their creative work for marking. Students are given the opportunity to perform their compositions and arrangements in concert. All students in the top level of our Middle School (usually Year 11 students) take our internal Higher Certificate in Music examination (further details are available on request from the Junior Guildhall Office) and all students in Year 11 take a formal performance assessment.

Students in their first year at Junior Guildhall have their place reviewed by taking a formal performance assessment.

Detailed progress reports on every student are issued annually during the Summer Term.

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“The vibrant atmosphere at Junior Guildhall hugely inspires and influences my playing. I come away enlightened each Saturday.”

Didier Osindero, Violin, National Grant Award holder

Performance Opportunities

Visiting Artists

Performance is a central part of our work at Junior Guildhall and there are over 80 student concerts a year including Public Concerts, Student Recitals, Chamber Concerts, informal Open House Concerts and Second Study Concerts.

Masterclasses & Workshops

• Members of the London Symphony Orchestra • Oystein Baadsvik • Peter Donohoe

Advanced students are given the opportunity to give concerto performances with one of Junior Guildhall’s ensembles or to give solo recitals.

• James Galway

Concert tours are sometimes organised, the most recent being to Spain and Scotland.

• David Harrington of the Kronos Quartet

• Bernard Haitink • Members of the Royal Concertgebow Orchestra

MUSIC COURSE

Students have given television and radio recordings and external performances have taken place at the Barbican Hall, Fairfield Hall, the Royal Albert Hall, Wales Millennium Centre, St James’s Piccadilly, St John’s Smith Square, St Martin-in-the-Fields, Snape Maltings Concert Hall, the South Bank Centre, St Lawrence Jewry, Bishopsgate Institute, Charlton House, Regent Hall and West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge.

These are given by distinguished visiting artists and by members of the professorial staff. They have included guest performances, masterclasses, ensemble coaching and composition projects. We introduce students to new ideas and music from other cultures and have arranged sessions on music therapy, instrument technology, recording techniques, jazz and improvisation, musical style and analysis and performance and communication.

Recent guests have included:

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STRING TRAINING PROGRAMME In response to the growing demand for expert training of very young children, the Guildhall School has developed a string course for beginners or recent starters. It takes place on Saturdays in the School’s John Hosier Practice Annexe, which offers a secure environment for young children. The children receive 30 lessons in each subject over the academic year divided between three terms.

There are also a few extra Saturdays on which teachers can offer “make-up” lessons.

There are approximately 110 students on the Programme and the teaching takes place between 8.00am and 3.30pm. Instruments taught on the programme are the violin, viola, cello, mini bass, harp and guitar.

The programme aims to provide children with: • an integrated programme embracing Kodály, Dalcroze, ensemble training and instrumental tuition • an enjoyable first experience of music making • a good grounding in basic musical skills • a firm technical grounding on their chosen instrument • fun and games in group music making.

The String Training Programme provides a thorough training in all the musical and technical aspects of learning a string instrument for children aged between six and eleven years old. It uses a curricular approach to teaching based on the Kodály method, Eurhythmics and the Guildhall School’s string curriculum. It aims to make learning fun, drawing on games and exercises that stimulate the children while allowing them to learn in a structured manner. Teachers are specialists in their given area of teaching and have a working knowledge of the other disciplines being taught. All staff are highly qualified and experienced teachers.

STRING TRAINING PROGRAMME

Course Content Instrumental Lesson

20 minutes (Year 2) 30 minutes (Years 3 to 6)

Kodály Class

40 minutes

Eurhythmics Class

40 minutes

Ensemble Class

40 minutes

By the end of the String Training Programme, children will have learned a series of musical skills which they will be able to apply to their instrumental studies. The children are all encouraged to work to their fullest ability and those who show particular talent and commitment to their musical studies can audition for a place on the Junior Guildhall Music Course.

Students usually enter the programme at the beginning of Year 2* (Year 2 children are those who have their seventh birthday on or between 1 September and 31 August) and can remain on the programme up to the end of Year 6. There are a limited number of places available and entry, therefore, is highly competitive (see under How to Apply for details).

There is a set course fee for Years 2 to 6. The instrumental lesson automatically increases from 20 to 30 minutes as children progress to Year 3. The length of the lesson may be increased with both teacher and parental approval. Extra study piano lessons can also be requested.

If the length of the instrumental lesson is increased, or if piano lessons are taken, there is an extra charge. *There are sometimes a few places available for children, who have already started learning an instrument, to enter in Years 3 to 5. Please contact the Junior Guildhall office for availability. We generally have space available for any children wishing to study the mini bass.

Instruments It is possible to buy or rent instruments very reasonably and the School will help with relevant information.

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KINDERGARTEN COURSE

The Kindergarten Course

Children attend for three 10 week terms in line with the String Training Programme. From September 2013 children in Year 1 will attend for two 10 week terms; the Summer Term will be for those applying for Year 2 of the String Training Programme only. Parents need to make a separate application if they wish their child to progress to the String Training Programme; there is no automatic progression (see under How to Apply for further details).

Entry onto the Kindergarten Course is usually in Reception Year. There is no audition procedure and no prior musical training is necessary. However children will need to be able to work co-operatively in a group dynamic and have sufficient communication skills to enable them to benefit from the learning on offer. There is often a waiting list as the Course is frequently oversubscribed.

KINDERGARTEN COURSE

The Kindergarten Course sits under the umbrella of the String Training Programme and offers classes in Kodรกly and Eurhythmics for children in Reception Year and Year 1 (Reception Year children are those who have their fifth birthday on or between 1 September and 31 August and Year 1 are those who have their sixth birthday on or between these dates). The classes take place in the afternoon and are 30 minutes in length.

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DRAMA COURSE The ethos of the course is to develop the imagination techniques, with a gradual emphasis on dramatic skills. The course is open to pupils between the ages of 13 and 18. Ensemble playing and solo work allow students to develop their physical, vocal, critical and interpretative skills while exploring their creative and expressive capacities. All aspects of story-telling techniques are explored, including music, as are various styles of performance and presentation, not only with the resident tutor, but also with visiting artists, including composers, playwrights, choreographers and actors.

DRAMA COURSE

Approximately 50 students attend the course on Saturdays which offers two classes, both of which provide a platform for talented young people to develop expressive and communication skills. The course is delivered over 36 Saturdays each year.

Performance Both classes give performances of their work at the end of each term.

These are called Showings; the 9am class presents a Poetry Showing and the 10.45am class a Drama Showing.

Advice The tutor is always available to discuss a student’s progress and aspirations, or to offer help and advice regarding approaches to auditions.

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9am–10.30am Single Class Entry is subject to an informal audition. Training is skills-based with an equal emphasis on solo and ensemble work.

10.45am–3pm Double Class

DRAMA COURSE

This class includes a break for lunch. Entry is subject to an audition for newcomers, or recommendation by the resident tutor for students previously in the 9am class. The work builds on the skills developed by students in the 9am class and encourages in-depth work and a mature approach by the participants. Additionally the work involves exploring text and culminates in long-term projects. This class can complement a student’s GCSE and A level drama courses.

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FINANCE AND FUNDING Fees

Consultation Fees

We have scholarships and bursaries available for students and aim to accommodate all talented students regardless of their parents’ ability to pay.

One hour consultation lesson £76

Proposed Annual Costs for Academic Year 2013/14 Music Course Basic Course Fee £2,980 The Basic Course Fee includes most activities, including optional classes, with the exception of extensions to the first study lesson and any extra individual lessons £630 Extra Study Fee (20 min. unit) Alexander Technique Fee £472 BMus Direct Entry Course £630

Specialist jazz musicians Basic course fee Any additional one-to-one tuition per 20 min sessions

£3,925 £630

Drama Course Single Class £378 Double Class £494

String Training Programme

Bursaries are available to all Junior Guildhall students. The School makes strenuous efforts to help all applicants in need of financial support. All bursaries are awarded on a means-tested basis.

Applications should be received by 1 May for students entering in the following September. Students receive financial support through a number of charitable trusts and organisations including Leverhulme Trust, Wolfson Foundation, John & Jo Padfield Scholarship and the Ruth David & John Beckett Bursary.

National Grants for Music and Dance These grants are funded through the Department for Education – Music and Dance Scheme. They are intended for young musicians aged 8 to 16 with exceptional potential and dedication who do not have the financial means to access the best available training.

Students offered places on the Music Course are eligible for these grants.

Years 2 to 6 £1,690 Extra Study (20 min. unit) £630 Kindergarten Course £540

Application for all bursaries are made through the Junior Guildhall Bursary Scheme.

Additional Fees

Junior Guildhall Scholarships

Audition Fees

Selection Process for Year 2 of String Training Programme:

These are awarded to outstanding musicians either through the entrance audition or, in the case of existing students, through Junior Guildhall assessment procedures.

No application is required.

Internal candidates £40 External candidates £126

Most Scholarships are worth between £250 and £1,000.

Music & Drama Courses £40 and applications for Years 3-5 of the String Training Programme

FINANCE AND FUNDING

Bursaries

Junior Guildhall would like to thank the following for their generosity in supporting Junior Guildhall Scholarships: D’Addario Strings • Jam Percussion Howarth of London Fox UK Music • Paxman Prozone Music Reeds-direct.co.uk • Sax.co.uk Top Wind • Mr. Tuba

Joint Junior Guildhall & City of London School for Girls’ Scholarship There are 2 competitive scholarships one for 6th form and one for Years 9–11. These competitive scholarships are awarded to outstanding musicians of high academic attainment. Successful applicants join the Girls’ School for academic work and receive specialist musical training through Junior Guildhall.

The Scholarship, which takes financial need into consideration, covers up to full fees at the City of London School for Girls and up to the full Basic Course Fee at Junior Guildhall.

Initial enquiries should be made to the City of London School for Girls, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8BB, tel.

020 7847 5500 (www.clsg.org. uk). Auditions are usually held in November for entry in the following September.

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ALUMNI Past students have gone on to a wide range of careers both in classical music and other genres. Previous Junior Guildhall students include: Thomas Adès, Alison Balsom, Dido and Myleene Klass.

“I studied piano, but my second study was percussion, which has been a huge help in my life as a composer, and was the most fun.

Also I especially remember Erika Fox’s wonderful composition workshops which opened my eyes to so many things.”

Thomas Adès, Composer

“I wish I’d discovered Junior Guildhall earlier.

The year I spent there before I went to the senior school was one of the happiest times and something I’ll never forget. Above all, the atmosphere was one that was conducive to positive music making and the ability to form new friendships with kindred spirits. A special place.”

Lucy Parham, Pianist

“I enjoyed being around other musicians, and the independence of getting into London and back on my own, making lifelong friendships with people, some of whom I now work with. I enjoyed it much more than grown up music college!”

Alumni

Gareth Davies, Principal Flute, LSO

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STAFF Junior Guildhall has over 100 experienced and inspirational teachers many of whom are members of the main professional orchestras in the UK and many also teach in the senior department of the Guildhall School. An up-to-date list of staff can be found on the School website: www.gsmd.ac.uk

SENIOR MANAGMENT Head of Junior Guildhall Derek Rodgers LTCL GTCL PGCE

Head of Junior Music Courses Alison Mears BMus PGCE

Head of Academic Studies Robert Pell GTCL LTCL ALCM

String Chamber Music

Coaches

Viola

Florence Cook

Eulalie Charland BMus MMus

Rachel Dyker BMus

Felicity Lipman LRAM MSTAT

Florence Cooke MMus BA Hons

Mark Knight AGSM

HonFRAM

Alda Dizdari BMus MMus

Sebastian Müller BMus

Vocal

Rebecca Knight BMus MMus

Marilyn Rees BMus

Kate Lindon BMus PGdip

Cello

Kindergarten Classes

Felicity Lipman LRAM MSTAT

Cyrilla Rowsell BEd Adv Dip (British Kodaly Academy)

Head of Strings

CONDUCTORS

William Bruce ARCM

Bands

Head of Wind, Brass & Percussion

Spencer Down BMus

Robert Porter GGSM LRAM

ADMINISTRATION Administrator Paula Duff

Music Officer

Matthew Down BMus

Choirs Marek Maryniak DipMus Th ALCM MSc BA PGCE

Nicholas Shaw MA MMus

Spencer Down BMus

Composition Jeffery Wilson GRSM

Percussion Rob Farrer LGSM BMus

Geneviève TeulierèsSommer 1st PRIZE Conservatoire

Maureen Parrington ARCM Margaret Powell DSCM ASCM Daisy Vatalaro BA MA

Violin Anna-Liisa Bezrodny BMus MMus PGDip

Patricia Birchall ARCM BMus Florence Cook

Administrative Assistant

Brass

Margaret Powell DSCM ASCM

Sebastian Müller BMus

Darragh Morgan LGSM BMus Jessica O’Leary BMus DipCSM

CO-ORDINATORS

Tim Lowe BMus MMus

Belinda McFarlane BMus

Iwona Boesche MA PG Dip

ProCert

LTCL(Perf) LRAM

Symphony Orchestra Spencer Down BMus Associate Conductor

MUSIC COURSE TEACHING STAFF * indicates a teacher who teaches Junior Guildhall students during the week but not on Saturdays.

Alda Dizdari BMus MMus Rachel Dyker BMus Ruth Hahn AGSM Advanced Solo Studies

*Matthew Jones Erika Klemperer MMus Mark Knight AGSM Felicity Lipman LRAM MSTAT HonFRAM

Darragh Morgan LGSM BMus

National Superieur de Paris

Gillian Thoday LRAM

Double Bass Elizabeth Hosford GGSM LGSM

*Colin Paris AGSM Lachlan Radford BMus

Harp Charlotte Seale ARCM Premier Prix

Ruth Faber ARCM

Guitar Amanda Cook BMus Mark Eden ARAM DipRAM GRSM LRAM ProfCert

Flute/Piccolo Nicolas Bricht BMus

ProCert

Robert Manasse BSC ARCS PhD

Sebastian Müller BMus

Adv Dip LRAM ARAM

Lisa Nelsen BMus PGDip

Shelagh Sutherland ARAM

String Chamber Music Consultant

LTCL(Perf) LRAM

Sarah Newbold BA DipNCOS

LRAM MSTAT

Jeremy Menuhin

Gabrielle Painter MMus BMus

ARCM LRAM

Piano

Jessica O’Leary BMus DipCSM

LRAM

*Krzysztof Smietana FGS Sara Trickey BA PGDip Faith Whiteley LRAM

STAFF

Selma Gokcen BMus MMus DMA

Tim Lowe BMus MMus

String Ensembles

Damien Ramsurn BA

James Wilson BA

HonFRAM

William Bruce ARCM

Oboe/Cor Anglais Rachel Broadbent BMus *Helena Gaunt PhD BA MA LGSM

Rebecca Wood BMus Post Dip Orch Training

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STP TEACHING STAFF

Clarinet/Bass Clarinet

Gareth Owen BMus PGDip

Neyire Ashworth AGSM

MMus

Advanced Solo Studies Dip

*Lucy Parham AGSM Premier

Derek Hannigan AGSM LRSM

Prix (Concert Recital Diploma)

Mary O’Connor BA

Robert Pell GTCL LTCL ALCM

Daisy Vatalaro BA MA

*Helen Reid MA ARCM

Lucinda Wright BMus MA PGCE

Elizabeth Rossiter BMus MMus

Kodály

LRAM

Bassoon/Contra Bassoon Graham Hobbs PGDip

PG Dip MMP

BMus LGSMD

Michael Schreider MA PhD

Robert Porter GGSM LRAM

Shelagh Sutherland ARAM

Saxophone *Christian Forshaw BMus Paul Stevens BMus ARCM GGSM

Jazz Saxophone Oliver Weston BA PDMPerf

Recorder Elisabeth Kerr BMus

Trumpet/Cornet John Macdomnic GGSM Andrew Mitchell ARCM

LRAM MSTAT

Jazz Piano Robert Pell GTCL LTCL ALCM Jonathan Taylor BA MA

Elisabeth Marshall BA Frankie Papadakis BA Cyrilla Rowsell BEd Adv Dip (British Kodály Academy)

Ensemble Florence Altenburger Adv Dip

Oliver Gledhill ARCM PGDip MA PGCE

Josephine Hughes Chamberlain LRAM Tim Wells LRAM PG Dip MA

Double Bass Elizabeth Hosford GGSM LGSM Lachlan Radford BMus

Harp Ruth Faber ARCM Anneke Hodnett BMus MMus

MMus DMA

Charlotte Seale ARCM

Patricia Birchall ARCM BMus

Premier Prix

Marilyn Rees BMus

Amanda Cook BMus

Guitar

Rachel Sherry BA MA LRAM

Vanessa David AGSM

Amanda Cook BMus

Voice

Oliver Gledhill ARCM PGDip

Piano

Conducting

MA PGCE

Michael Omer GGSM

Anneke Hodnett BMus MMus

Kathryn Ashwell BMus GRNCMDip PPRNCM MMus

Composition

Josephine Hughes Chamberlain

Miaomiao Yu MMus DMus

Fiona Hutchins AGSM

ACCOMPANISTS

Mona Kodama BMus MMus

Olivia Canolle MMus

Frankie Papadakis BA

John Flinders BA LGSM

Michael Christie ARCM

French Horn

Michael Omer GGSM

David Bentley GGSM

Paul Whitmarsh MA MMus

Euphonium

Jeffery Wilson GRSM

Spencer Down BMus

Lachlan Radford BMus

Magnus Gilljam PGDip

Musical Awareness

Daisy Vatalaro BA MA

Louisa Lam BMus MMus LRSM

Trombone

Michael Christie ARCM

Tim Wells LRAM PGDip MA

Jane Ng BMus MMus ArtDip

Rob Burgess GGSMD

John Dack BA PhD PGDipMIT MSc

Lucinda Wright BMus MA PGCE

MMus MA

Tuba Martin Knowles AGSM

Percussion

Marek Maryniak Dip Mus Th

Violin

ALCM MSc BA PGCE

Florence Altenburger Adv Dip

Michael Omer GGSM

MMus DMA

Rob Farrer LGSM BMus

Robert Pell GTCL LTCL ALCM

Patricia Birchall ARCM BMus

Glyn Matthews AGSM

Nicholas Shaw MA MMus

Vanessa David AGSM

Heather Tomala BMus MMus

Fiona Hutchins AGSM

Paul Whitmarsh MA MMus

Mona Kodama BMus MMus

Chopin Cons) Premier Prix GSM

Genevieve Wilkins BMus Ed

Viola

*Andrew Bottrill MA

Jazz Musical Awareness

Alexander Boyd AGSM

Jonathan Taylor BA MA

MMus DMA

Stephen Coombs Prof Cert

Oliver Weston BA PDMPerf

Piano Katarzyna Borowiak MA (Fr

RAM ARCM ARAM

*Joan Havill FGSM ARCM LRSM

Electronic Studio

*Philip Jenkins FRAM FRSAMD

Peter Mayne BMus

Chenyin Li DMA MMA MMus Premiere Prix PGDip BMus

Alexander Technique

Zoe Mather AGSM

Robert Schuck BA BMus STATT

DRAMA COURSE TUTOR Alasdair Middleton

Florence Altenburger Adv Dip Mona Kodama BMus MMus

STAFF

Peter Sparks MA LGSMD(P)

Eurhythmics

Cello

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GENERAL INFORMATION Student Welfare The well-being of the students is a prerequisite for their success. The Head of Junior Guildhall and Head of Junior Music Courses are always available to counsel students and parents and to offer careers advice. In addition, there are three heads of section and seven coordinators to oversee the pupils’ studies and help cater for their special, individual needs.

Please note that the School does not provide supervision of children when they are not attending a timetabled activity. However, parents are welcome on the premises on Saturdays.

in advance) and listen to any of the concerts, workshops or masterclasses arranged by Junior Guildhall.

The Head of Junior Guildhall and Head of Junior Music Courses are always available on Saturdays to discuss the opportunities available at the Guildhall School. If you wish to speak to either member of staff, please arrange an appointment in advance.

Accompanists Junior Guildhall has its own team of professional accompanists who work with the students in preparation for concerts, workshops, masterclasses and assessed performances.

Library and Sheet Music Junior Guildhall has an extensive library of ensemble music which tutors are able to borrow. Students may then sign out individual parts for pieces their group is rehearsing.

Junior Guildhall students may also join the Barbican library which is open on Saturdays.

The Barbican Chimes Music Shop is located on Silk Street from which sheet music can be bought and ordered.

Junior Guildhall students are entitled to a 10% discount on music bought through the shop.

Audio Visual Resources The School’s recording studio incorporates an advanced industry standard Pro Tools recording and production system. Most concerts are recorded for archiving purposes and parents may obtain recordings of concerts in which their children have performed.

There are also two elaborately equipped electronic studios, which boast a comprehensive range of synthesisers, samplers, effects units and computer systems.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Facilities Junior Guildhall has full use of the School’s facilities on Saturdays. The Music and Drama Courses are based in the Silk Street building attached to the Barbican Centre.

The String Programme and Kindergarten Courses are located at the John Hosier Practice Annexe near Barbican tube station, a few minutes walk from the Silk Street building. The entrance is approached from Fann Street.

Open Days All Saturdays during term time are considered open days; parents and their children are welcome to look around the school, attend rehearsals, observe classes (if arranged

IMPORTANT NOTES These notes are taken from the Agreement parents sign when accepting a Junior Guildhall place. If you would like a copy of the Agreement please contact the Junior Guildhall office.

Students are not permitted to participate in masterclasses or take instrumental lessons outside the School (unless with the student’s Junior Guildhall teacher) on instruments studied at the School unless permission is granted by the Head of Junior Guildhall or Head of Junior Music Courses.

The full annual fee will vary according to any timetable requests made and the first instalment of fees must be paid prior to the commencement of tuition.

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Leave of absence will normally be granted for days when a student is not involved in a concert/performance, an important rehearsal, an internal assessment or other important event. Repeated absence can be detrimental to a student’s musical progress and very disruptive to ensemble work. For this reason, the Head of Junior Guildhall or Head of Junior Music Courses will normally only grant a student one absence per term. Absence from Saturdays may reduce a student’s chances of participation in Chamber Music.

Written requests for absence should be made as early as possible.

In the interest of all students, Junior Guildhall concerts and performances must have priority over any outside engagements that students may be offered.

Principal concert dates are available from the Administrator more than a year in advance.

The Office should be informed as soon as possible if a student is ill so that relevant teachers can be notified.

If a student is withdrawn from the course at any time during the year the full annual fee is still payable. In exceptional circumstances, (e.g. bereavement or material change to personal circumstances), the Head of Junior Guildhall may offer fee dispensation if a student does not complete a full academic year. In the first instance, a letter should be sent to the Head of Junior Guildhall stating when the student will be leaving giving full details of reasons. Notification of any dispensation in fees offered by the Head of Junior Guildhall will be given in writing.

The School occasionally arranges for photographs to be taken of the students. This is carried out in an unobtrusive manner and may be used for record and archival purposes. Junior Guildhall will seek separate permission if the images are to be used in the prospectus or in other published material and/or multi media relating to the School.

Food and drink should only be consumed in the foyer area where bins are available for litter disposal.

Running and other games are not permitted within the School buildings.

These notes and conditions are subject to change from time to time. Parents will be notified in writing in advance of any such changes. On accepting a place parents will receive a Handbook which details Junior Guildhall’s procedures and policies.

If a student wishes to withdraw at the end of an academic year the following fees will apply if insufficient notice of withdrawal is given:

Proposed Term dates 2013/14

• if notice is received after 1 April up to 1 June one sixth of the annual fee for the following academic year will be charged

Spring Term Saturday 18 January to Saturday 5 April

• if notice is received after 1 June up to 1 September one third of the annual fee for the following academic year will be charged • if notice is received after 1 September the full annual fee for the following academic year will be charged

Autumn Term Saturday 21 September to Saturday 7 December

Summer Term Saturday 26 April to Saturday 12 July

GENERAL INFORMATION

Students are expected to remain at Junior Guildhall for a full academic year (or remainder of the academic year if tuition commenced after the start of the year). If a parent wishes to withdraw a student at the end of the academic year notice must be given in writing to the Head of Junior Guildhall no later than 1 April.

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HOW TO APPLY All applications should be made online via the School website: www.gsmd.ac.uk If you prefer to send in a paper application please contact the Junior Guildhall office (see inside back cover for contact details).

MUSIC COURSE Entry is by competitive audition. The main audition period is from 9 February to 26 April for entry in September 2013 but applications for entry at other times of the year will always be considered. Applications are accepted from 7 January for entry the following September and the closing date for applications is 1 March. All audition dates are made at the discretion of the Head of Junior Guildhall to allow for the convening of specialist panels.

Auditions are scheduled on any day from Monday to Saturday inclusive.

Panels will usually be chaired by either the Head of Junior Guildhall or the Head of Junior Music Courses along with the relevant specialist or head of section.

While auditions are highly competitive, it is difficult to offer advice about the required standard beforehand.

The panel will be looking for potential as well as achievement and dedication. As a rough guide, candidates will normally have attained a standard of about Grade 5 distinction at the age of 10 and Grade 8 distinction by the age of 16 but we will always consider the age when tuition started. It is not necessary to have taken any grade examination before the audition.

Candidates are assessed in five basic areas of performance, covering musical awareness, quality of sound, accuracy, communication, and control of instrument.

Audition requirements 1 First-study – two contrasting pieces 2 Second-study (optional) – one piece 3 Some scales and arpeggios 4 Sight-reading 5 Questions may be asked and tests given to ascertain a student’s level of general musicianship.

HOW TO APPLY

Exceptions Singers are not expected to sing scales and arpeggios but should bring to the audition a prepared short prose or poetry reading.

Percussionists, where possible, should present three pieces one on each of the following instruments: tuned

percussion, timpani and snare drum. Orchestral repertoire is not considered suitable. The total performing time should not exceed ten minutes. Less-advanced or young players may offer only one or two of these instruments, but this should be agreed with the School in advance of the audition.

Composers should send to the Junior Guildhall office copies of three of their recent compositions. They will then be invited to an interview. At this candidates should be ready to play a prepared piece on an instrument of their choice, do some sight-reading and simple improvisation tests. Questions will be asked and tests given to ascertain a student’s level of general musicianship.

Jazz Programme Audition requirements for first study jazz musicians (not including drum kit) • A jazz standard of the candidates choice including improvisation • Improvisation on a 12 bar blues in C, F or Bb major (concert pitch, key chosen by audition panel) • One classical piece on the same instrument of the candidates choice • Jazz Scales • Sight reading (chords and/or notation) • General questions

Audition requirements for jazz drum kit • The candidate will be asked to demonstrate a variety of jazz skills - different tempos, feels and grooves to, include swing in 4/4 and 3/4, ballad feel, latin, bossa nova, and funk / straight 8’s • One piece of the candidate’s choice on tuned percussion • One study of the candidate’s choice on timpani • Snare drum sight reading and rudiments to include: five stroke roll, long roll, flam tap and triple ratamacue N.B. A Guildhall School drum kit will be available at the audition although candidates are advised to bring their own sticks, cymbals and any other appropriate equipment.

Consultation Lessons Consultation lessons with a member of the School’s teaching staff can be arranged for students who have been offered a place on the Music Course. There is a charge for this facility.

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Junior Guildhall has formed a partnership with Aldeburgh Young Musicians (AYM) whose courses offer advanced music mentoring and development opportunities in an inspirational landscape. Students enrolled with AYM may also apply for ensemble work at Junior Guildhall. In the first instance contact AYM for details (Tel. 01728 687100, www.aldeburgh.co.uk)

STRING TRAINING PROGRAMME Kindergarten Course – Reception & Year 1* There is no audition procedure and no prior musical training is necessary to start the Kindergarten Course.

However, there are a limited number of places available for each year group (Reception Year and Year 1) and there is currently a waiting list for the next few years.

Children are selected on a first come first served basis for entry into Reception Year and dependent on places becoming available by children leaving the programme for entry into Year 1.

Selection Process for Entry into Year 2* following studies on the Kindergarten Course Parents are given details of how to apply via progression route meetings as part of the Kindergarten Course.

For entry in September 2013 children will be required to attend an extra Creative Learning class in addition to their existing KodĂĄly and Eurhythmics classes during a five week period commencing 27 April 2013.

For entry in September 2014 the Selection Process will be held over the 10 weeks of the 2014 Summer Term.

All children in Year 1 of the Kindergarten Course are guaranteed a place on the selection process should an application be received by 7 January 2013.

Selection Process for External Applications for Entry into Year 2* There are a few additional places available for external applicants. Children will be required to attend as indicated above for children already studying on the Kindergarten Course.

Children are chosen to attend the selection process by random selection.

The application closing date for the Selection Process for Year 2 entry is 7 January 2013. We will not be able to consider any applications received after this date.

Please note that entry onto Year 2 of the String Training Programme is very competitive.

Approximately one third of children going through the Selection Process are successful. There are, however a number of guaranteed places for external applications.

Applications for Entry into Year 3 to Year 5 It is sometimes possible for children, particularly those interested in mini bass, to enter the programme in Year 3 upwards without going through the selection process listed above. However, these places are limited and dependent on other students leaving the programme.

In the first instance parents should contact the Junior Guildhall office to check on availability of places.

Following application a formal audition will be arranged.

The nature of the audition will depend upon the level of musical experience of the child but generally a child who is already learning an instrument should be prepared to play two contrasting pieces, a few scales, sight-reading and to answer a few general questions to establish level of musicianship. Selection will be based on evidence of musical potential, ability to concentrate and the level of development of motor skills. *Reception Year children are those who have their fifth birthday on or between 1 September and 31 August, Year 1 are those who have their sixth birthday on or between these dates and Year 2 are those who have their seventh birthday on or between these dates.

DRAMA COURSE The Drama Course has an informal audition procedure and it is not necessary to prepare material beforehand.

Candidates will be asked to attend the School on a term time Saturday. Successful candidates are then invited to attend either the 9am class or the 10.45am class for a probationary term.

Once audition dates have been allocated, letters inviting candidates to the audition will be issued enclosing further information.

LATE APPLICATIONS Late applications will generally be considered. However, there may be a delay in arranging an audition date. We do try to hear all applicants but cannot guarantee a place even if the student is of our entry level. In such cases students may be placed on a reserve list.

HOW TO APPLY

ALDEBURGH YOUNG MUSICIANS

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The Guildhall School of Music & Drama The modern Guildhall School is distinctive in being the only major European conservatoire which is both a music school and a drama school and one which is pre-eminent in technical theatre, professional development and music therapy. A thriving Junior Guildhall, the recent addition of the Centre for Young Musicians and a range of annual summer schools further complement the outstanding opportunities available.

Since its founding in 1880, the Guildhall School has stood as a vibrant showcase of the City of London’s commitment to education and the arts. Situated in the heart of the City, the School moved to its present premises in the Barbican in 1977 solidifying a unique link with both Europe’s largest arts and conference centre, including the Barbican Hall and the Pit Theatre, and the world-class London Symphony Orchestra. This connection is now formally recognised with the establishment of the LINK Alliance, a partnership between the School, the Barbican Centre and the LSO to create the world’s leading centre for performance, training and education in the performing and visual arts.

“Junior Guildhall has helped me greatly in developing my musical life. I would recommend Guildhall to any young talented musicians. ” Abraham Wallfisch-Jacobs, holder of the D’Addario Strings Cello Scholarship

The facilities in the Silk Street building include a 196-seat Music Hall, 80-seat Lecture Recital Room and a 308-seat Theatre, all of which are open to the public.

In addition there is a Studio Theatre, 41 teaching/practice rooms, electronic music studios, recording and sound studios and IT facilities.

Milton Court, which opens in 2013, is virtually across the road from the Silk Street building. It will house additional world-class performance facilities: a 608seat concert hall, a 227-seat training theatre, a studio theatre, 3 major rehearsal rooms, a TV studio suite and space for teaching, office and support services.

The John Hosier Practice Annexe is situated within the Barbican complex close to Barbican tube station. It comprises of 44 teaching/practice studios and class rooms. On Saturdays the building houses the String Training Programme.

about the school

Equal Opportunities

“Junior Guildhall has changed our lives by enabling us to learn from great tutors and giving us the opportunity to play with outstanding musicians.”

Richard, Peter and Rebekah Rayner, Percussion Peter Rayner holder of the Jam Percussion Scholarship, Richard and Peter Raynor both category finalists in the 2012 BBC Young Musician

The Guildhall School aims to promote equality of opportunity through education provision so that no student or prospective student receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, marital status, colour, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, political or religious belief.

The School is committed to the quality of opportunity through access to and fair treatment in the services that it provides and the facilities that it offers to its students and its employees.

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How to find us

Milton Court

tel: 020 7382 7160 email: junior@gsmd.ac.uk web: www.gsmd.ac.uk

By Underground/Train Barbican, Moorgate, Liverpool Street, St Paul’s and Bank stations are all nearby.

By Bus Bus numbers 4, 43, 55, 76, 100 and 153 stop nearby.

By Road The School entrance is in Silk Street.

The Barbican Centre has a number of car parks and on Saturdays there is a flat rate charge. At the time of going to press this was £7.50.

Disclaimer Junior Guildhall has made every effort to ensure that the information provided in this prospectus is both helpful and accurate at the time of publication. Nevertheless, some information may become outdated or the details may have changed. Please check our website for the most up to date information www.gsmd.ac.uk

Visiting the School You are most welcome to attend any of the School’s concerts or productions.

All events are listed on the website – www.gsmd.ac.uk/events or a copy of the brochure may be obtained by phone: +44 (0)20 7382 7192 or email: info@gsmd.ac.uk

If a student has a disability or special needs, parents are encouraged to visit the School to discuss their child’s needs.

Photo credits Richard Oliver Design and print by Full Cycle (www.fullcycle.co)

How to Find us

Junior Guildhall Silk Street Barbican London EC2Y 8DT

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Guildhall School of Music & Drama Silk Street, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DT The Guildhall School is provided by the City of London as part of its contribution to the cultural life of London and the nation

tel: +44 (0)20 7628 2571 web: www.gsmd.ac.uk