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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