Guildhall School Junior Prospectus 2018

Junior Guildhall Prospectus 2018

Guildhall School’s provider of specialist pre-conservatoire training gsmd.ac.uk/juniors

Who we are Where we are Who we work with How we support students

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Courses Music Course 14 Jazz Programme 22 Brass and String Training Programmes 24 Drama Course 28 Information Alumni 32 Staff 34 How to apply 36 Finance and funding 39 General information/Term dates 42 How to find us/ 44 Visiting Junior Guildhall

CONTENTS

Introduction

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Who we are

Junior Guildhall is a specialist Saturday School offering advanced training to young people between the ages of 4 and 18.

Students are able to combine their Junior Guildhall training with general education in their 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.

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.

Junior Guildhall students work to professional standards in a professional context, drawing on a pool of outstanding world-renowned artists who work with us as conductors, coaches and tutors.

Our training prepares talented musicians, singers, composers and actors to access Higher Education courses in their chosen discipline if that is their wish. Some Junior Guildhall students have gone on to reach the very peak of their chosen professions to become household names. Others use their craft behind the scenes to help bring performances to stage and screen.

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.

Guildhall School of Music & Drama

The Guildhall School of Music & Drama is one of the world’s leading conservatoires and drama schools.

Established in 1880, we are now situated next to the Barbican Centre on Silk Street in the City of London, with some of the best facilities in the UK. On the edge of London’s lively East End and at the heart of the City’s major cultural institutions, we offer an exciting and inspiring location to study music and drama. In addition, our new facilities in Milton Court comprise a world-class concert hall, two theatres, studios and rehearsal rooms.

We have been twice-rated the UK’s No. 1 specialist institution by the Guardian University Guide, and we were recently selected as one of the top ten institutions for performing arts in the world (QS World University Rankings 2016), which is testament to the quality of our teaching and student experience. The way music and drama is taught and learnt at Guildhall School tests conventions. We break down boundaries between traditional art forms and encourage cross-arts collaborations. We innovate and experiment, reflecting and exploring the big questions that affect us as artists.

Links between the full-time courses of the Guildhall 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. See page 44 for our contact details.

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Where we are

Guildhall School is located in the heart Our facilities of London, one of the most exciting cities in the world. Studying music or drama Our facilities include the Grade IIin this culturally-rich and dynamic listed Silk Street building, part of environment is a unique experience. the distinctive and architecturallyrenowned Barbican complex, and Milton Court, our new site just across Our neighbourhood the road. Opened in autumn 2013, housing world-class performance and Our campus is situated in a vibrant quarter of cultural venues. This growing training spaces, Milton Court includes a state-of-the-art concert hall, a lyric cultural hub, which stretches from theatre, a studio theatre and several Guildhall School and our immediate major rehearsal rooms. Silk Street offers neighbour the Barbican Centre to the a more intimate music hall, a dedicated Barbican’s new cinemas, LSO St Luke’s lecture recital room, and a completely and the Museum of London, offers a flexible theatre, theatrical workshops range of impressive performance and and labs, electronic music studios, exhibition spaces all within walking recording and sound studios, and over distance. We are also right on the edge 40 teaching and practice rooms. We of East London, with all its creative bustle and energy. And nestled between also have an annexe with a further 44 teaching and practice rooms, where the the popular areas of Shoreditch and Brass and String Training Programmes Clerkenwell, we are close to some of take place.

London’s most famous landmarks, including St Paul’s Cathedral, the Gherkin and the Shard.

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Who we work with

Much of who we are and what we do is shaped by collaboration. We are always looking for ways to collaborate, and we have established a number of partnerships to enhance the Junior Guildhall student experience.

musicians a unique pathway to study at both Felsted School and Junior Guildhall and also provides a programme for beginners, open to the wider community and taking place at Felsted School.

Music Course Partnership

Barbican Centre

The Barbican Centre is Europe’s largest multi-arts and conference centre. It pushes the boundaries of all major art forms including dance, film, music, theatre and visual arts and is situated immediately next door to Guildhall School within the iconic Barbican Estate.

The Barbican and the School enjoy a unique educational and cultural partnership. Built over many years, this partnership provides a number of exceptional learning opportunities.

These include masterclasses and projects with the London Symphony Orchestra, resident orchestra at the Barbican, and the Barbican’s International Associate Orchestras (Gewandhaus Orchester, Jazz at Lincoln Center, LA Philharmonic, New York Philharmonic, and the Royal Concertgebouw). Junior Guildhall students are involved in many of these projects.

Felsted School

Junior Guildhall has developed an exciting partnership with the independent and boarding day school, Felsted School. This offers talented

The music course partnership, the first educational collaboration of its kind in the UK, offers talented musicians an unrivalled range of benefits and opportunities. By following a tailored academic programme at Felsted, selected students will benefit from the flexibility to study music at Junior Guildhall as well as in the Felsted Music Department.

Talented students may apply for a scholarship in all instruments (including voice, from mid-teens). Please contact Felsted School’s Director of Music or Junior Guildhall for further information.

String Training Programme at Felsted School In addition to Junior Guildhall’s highly successful String Training Programme in London, we also run a similar programme based at Felsted School, Essex allowing children from across the community to follow the course in the excellent facilities of the Felsted School music department.

Whitgift School

Over the past five years we have developed a unique relationship with Whitgift School. A number of talented Whitgift School musicians have attended Junior Guildhall to partake in an outstanding musical provision, including individual instrumental lessons, musicianship classes, chamber music and orchestral coaching alongside their tuition at Whitgift School.

Several of the Whitgift International Music Scholars have gone on to achieve scholarship places to study full time for undergraduate degrees at the Guildhall School.

Joint Junior Guildhall & City of London School for Girls Scholarships

There are two scholarships available, one for Years 9-11 and one for Years 12-13.

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high academic attainment. Successful applicants join the City of London School for Girls for academic work and receive specialist musical training through Junior Guildhall.

The scholarships, which consider financial need, cover 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 (clsg.org.uk).

Auditions are usually held in November for entry in the following September.

European String Teachers Association

Junior Guildhall has an exciting new partnership with European String Teachers Association (ESTA UK). This partnership provides many opportunities for Junior Guildhall students and staff.

ESTA UK is dedicated to the needs of string teachers across the UK and to improving the quality of string teaching at every level, from toddler to

conservatoire. ESTA provides support and professional development through their website and magazines, Arco and Jesta, and offers generous financial benefits to members, including insurance and legal cover, funding to put on local events and discounts to ESTA-organised seminars.

National Youth String Orchestra

The Junior Guildhall partnership with the National Youth String Orchestra (NYSO) provides opportunities for both Junior Guildhall students and staff to be involved with NYSO and for the two organisations to work collaboratively on projects.

In less than 20 years NYSO has become one of the UK’s most prestigious and important training organisations for young string players. It provides specialist, quality training for talented musicians up to the age of 21, and gives them regular experience in public performance, both in the UK and on overseas tours.

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How we support students

The well-being of our students is a prerequisite for their success. As students start out at Junior Guildhall, there may be times when they will need help or advice. The Head of Junior Guildhall and the 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 students’ studies and help cater for their special, individual needs.

building attached to the Barbican Centre. The Drama Course is based in the School’s new building, Milton Court. The Kindergarten Course and the Brass and String Training Programmes 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. Concerts and rehearsals also take place in Milton Court.

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.

Visiting Junior Guildhall

Library and sheet music

A tailored programme for each prospective student is offered to reflect their interests, experience and age. This is designed to give visitors an idea as to the scope of the day of a typical Junior Guildhall student with similar interests and experience.

Junior Guildhall has an extensive library of ensemble music which tutors are able to borrow. Students may 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.

Facilities

Junior Guildhall has full use of the School’s facilities on Saturdays. The Music Course is based in the Silk Street 10

All Saturdays during term time are considered open days; visitors are always welcome with a prior appointment.

The Head of Junior Guildhall and the Head of Junior Music Courses may be available to discuss the opportunities available at the Guildhall School. If you wish to speak to either Head, 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.

Equal opportunities

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 equality 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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COURSES

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 students 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.

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.

There are approximately 280 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.

Each student receives 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: • A 40 minute individual lesson (this can be extended at an additional cost) • Ensemble or related workshop activity • Musical Awareness Class

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“I first came to Junior Guildhall because of its reputation and I really wanted to study composition and piano. I immediately knew this would be the right place for me. The teachers are excellent - very inspiring and at the same time relaxed. My piano and composition teachers are the best thing about Guildhall every Saturday I feel so lucky to be able to study with them.�

Lilly, composition and piano

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Individual lessons

Ensemble & workshop activity

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.

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:

First study lessons can be provided in the following: Violin Viola Cello Double Bass Flute Oboe Clarinet Bassoon Horn Trumpet Trombone Tuba Euphonium Piano Harp Voice Guitar Recorder Saxophone Percussion Composition Extra Study

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. In addition, music course students can also take extra study lessons in Jazz Saxophone and Jazz Piano.

Alexander Technique lessons

Both individual and group Alexander Technique lessons are available with a specialist Alexander Technique teacher.

These either consist of 15 individual sessions per annum or 30 group sessions per annum. Each session lasts for 30 minutes. The individual sessions broadly take place every other week during term-time.

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Junior String Ensemble Intermediate String Ensemble Junior Guildhall String Ensemble Symphony Orchestra Viola Club Bass Class 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 Tuba Class Recorder Ensemble Guitar Workshop Jazz Ensemble Jazz Workshop Big Band Vocal Workshop Composition Workshop Saxophone Ensemble Piano Ensemble Piano Workshop Harp Ensemble Percussion Ensemble

Musical Awareness

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.

or diplomas of any recognised board.

Our own internal examinations are kept to a minimum, giving preference to platform performance. 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.

Examinations

Although no great emphasis is placed on graded examinations we recognise that many students like to take them.

Students may take graded examinations

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“The teachers are top quality and the environment is fun. I have made many new friends, all of whom are amazing musicians and that is inspiring. The opportunities to play and listen are great. I plan to go on to music college and my time at Junior Guildhall will have been invaluable training.�

Miles, oboe

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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 provides a significant cost-saving advantage for those who wish to pursue higher education studies at the Guildhall School, as students entering BMus2 will only need to complete three years of full-time study to obtain their degree.

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 Year 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.

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

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We introduce students to new ideas and music from other cultures and have Performance is a central part of our work arranged sessions on music therapy, instrument technology, recording at Junior Guildhall and there are over techniques, jazz and improvisation, 100 student concerts a year including musical style and analysis and Public Concerts, Student Recitals, Chamber Concerts, informal Open House performance and communication.

Concerts and Second Study Concerts.

Recent guests have included: Performance opportunities

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 Southbank Centre, St Lawrence Jewry, Bishopsgate Institute, Regent Hall, West Road Concert Hall and at Thaxsted Festival.

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

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

Visiting artists

Masterclasses and workshops are given by distinguished visiting artists and by members of Junior Guildhall professorial staff. They include guest performances, masterclasses, ensemble coaching and composition projects.

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Members of the London Symphony Orchestra David Waterman and members of the Royal Opera House Thomas Adès Oystein Baadsvik Jeff Bradetich Iain Burnside Charles Castleman Peter Donohoe Philip Fowke James Galway Bernard Haitink John Harle Paul Harris Andrzej Jasinski Jens Lindemann Frank Lloyd Ronan O’Hora Gregg Patillo Michael Seal Dominic Seldis Bobby Shew Weidong Tong Raphael Wallfisch Mark Wigglesworth

Spotlight on Composition

The composition department at Junior Guildhall is at the heart of creative musicmaking in the School. The teaching seeks to engage with students, whatever their musical background or influences, in the supportive and nurturing environment of one-to-one lessons and workshop activity.

Students hear their works played by ‘inhouse’ ensembles, including the symphony orchestra, chamber choir, string groups and jazz ensemble. Professional soloists and performing groups are often invited to play student works in workshop and visiting composers offer an insight into the world of the composer in society.

Junior Guildhall composers have been and continue to be prize winners in competitions such as the BBC Young Composers, NYO Composers scheme, NCEM prize, RPS prize in all age groups and many more.

Part of our remit is to nurture talent and to enable the completion of a portfolio of work that will aid progression to higher education, yet we are mindful that the study and practice of creative music is a joy in itself and worthy of our best efforts.

Jeffery Wilson Composition Co–ordinator

Our alumni are too numerous to list here but suffice to say that very many of them are now active in professional music making as composers for Hollywood movies, dance and theatre music, the concert stage, media music, new opera and educational music. Many of our past students also hold positions in universities and conservatoires as respected academics whilst still pursuing a creative life.

Competition successes have been startling over the years with winners as young as 12 years old competing in national festivals.

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JAZZ PROGRAMME

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

Jazz instruments taught on the programme:

Piano, Saxophone & Drum Kit (usually taught on Saturdays) Trumpet Trombone Tuba

Guitar Bass Guitar Double Bass Voice

(other instruments by negotiation) Instrumental lessons are usually taught Monday to Friday from 5.00pm.

Specialist Jazz Programme

The Specialist Jazz Programme includes: • First Study jazz lesson – minimum length 40 minutes but can be extended to 60 minutes or longer.

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

• Jazz Ensemble • Big Band • General Musical Awareness (for students in Years 8 to 11) • Specialist Musical 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 Provision

Music Course students may additionally engage in some or all of the following jazz studies: • Extra study jazz lessons – minimum length 20 minutes (instruments available as listed above) • Jazz Workshop • Big Band • Jazz Ensemble (depending upon age and ability) • Jazz Musical Awareness (Year 12 & 13 students only) 22

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BRASS AND STRING TRAINING PROGRAMMES

In response to the growing demand for expert training of very young children, the Guildhall School has developed training programmes for brass and string instruments for beginners or recent starters. The programmes take place on a Saturday 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 150 students across the two programmes and the teaching takes place between 8.00am and 5pm. Instruments taught are violin, viola, cello, mini bass, harp, guitar, french horn, trumpet, trombone and tuba.

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 Brass Training Programme and the String Training Programme both provide a thorough training in all the musical and technical aspects of learning a brass or 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.

By the end of the training programmes, 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

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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 page 38 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.

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“I am very excited to be part of the Junior Guildhall family.

I am only ten years old, but I know music will always play a major part in my life as I love it so much. I am sure I will gain a lot during my time here.�

Leia, violin

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Instruments

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

Kindergarten Course

The Kindergarten Course sits under the umbrella of the Brass and String Training Programmes and offers classes in Kodály 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.

Children attend for three 10 week terms in line with the String Training Programme.

Entry onto the Kindergarten Course is usually in Reception Year. There is no audition procedure and no prior musical training is necessary. However there is often a waiting list as the Course is frequently oversubscribed.

The Kindergarten Course at Felsted currently has places available in both Reception Year and Year 1.

Junior Guildhall String Training Programme at Felsted School

In addition to Junior Guildhall’s highly successful String Training Programme in London, we have now established a similar programme at Felsted School in Essex allowing children from across the community to follow the course in the excellent facilities of the Felsted School music department.

Instruments taught on the programme are the violin, viola, cello and mini bass.

Piano is available as an extra study.

The programme follows the main elements of the London course: Kodály, Dalcroze Eurhythmics, ensemble training and instrumental tuition.

There are currently places available for beginners and recent starters to join.

When applying online, please ensure that the ‘Felsted School courses’ option is selected.

For further information please contact Christopher.Poon@gsmd.ac.uk

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DRAMA COURSE

The ethos of the Drama Course is to develop the imagination and the senses through improvisation, drama games and 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 storytelling techniques are explored, including music, as are various styles of performance and presentation, not only with the resident tutors but also with visiting artists, including composers, playwrights, choreographers and actors.

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 tutors are always available to discuss a student’s progress and aspirations, or to offer help and advice regarding approaches to auditions.

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

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. This class includes a break for lunch.

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INFORMATION

Alumni

Thomas Adès

Alison Balsom

Composer

Trumpet Soloist

Douglas Booth

Gareth Davies

Actor

Principal Flute, LSO

Dido

Myleene Klass

Pop Singer

Pianist and Presenter

Lucy Parham

Tyler Rix

Pianist

Saxophonist and Song Writer

Past students have gone on to a wide range of careers in classical music, drama and other genres. Previous Junior Guildhall students include:

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Spotlight on Brass

The Junior Guildhall brass department enjoys an enviable reputation as one of the most successful training grounds for young brass players in the world. Students travel from across the UK to learn from its impressive team of eminent brass tutors in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Junior Guildhall brass ensembles have performed at the country’s major concert halls including the Royal Festival Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Symphony Hall Birmingham and at the Barbican. Our young players have even performed for the Queen.

Well known past alumni include Alison Balsom OBE (2013 Gramophone Artist of the Year and three-time-winner at the Classical BRITS), Matthew Gee (Principal Trombone, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra) and Nick Betts (Principal Trumpet, Royal Opera House).

In 2014, Junior Guildhall students made up three of the five finalists in the brass final of the BBC Young Musician of the Year.

Our very own Matilda Lloyd went on to win the brass section and, in 2016, she made her BBC Proms soloist debut with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.

Students in the brass department are given every opportunity to develop their potential and showcase their talents in ensembles such as the brass band, brass ensemble, quintets, big band, symphony orchestra and wind orchestra. They also benefit from masterclasses with the best brass players in the world such as Philip Cobb, Matthew Gee, Dave Stewart, Philippe Schartz, Jeff Nelsen, Jens Lindemann, Rex Richardson, Tine Thing Helseth and Bobby Shew.

Our students are regularly awarded principal positions in the National Youth Orchestra, National Youth Wind Orchestra and National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain.

Spencer Down Brass Co–ordinator

The Junior Guildhall Brass Band is the centrepiece of Junior Guildhall’s brass provision, and was formed in 1981 by conductor David Evans. The band was subsequently conducted by John Clark, under whom it achieved considerable success in the National Festival of Music for Youth, and then by John Miller, now Head of Wind, Brass & Percussion at the Royal Northern College of Music. Since 1999, the band has been conducted by Spencer Down, founder and musical director of Docklands Sinfonia.

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Staff

Piano

Kindergarten

Sebastian Müller BMus Akiko Ono John Rogers Krzysztof Smietana* FGS Ivo Stankov Sara Trickey BA PGDip Robert Turrell FTCL LTCL Faith Whiteley LRAM

Cyrilla Rowsell

Viola

BEd Adv Dip (British Kodaly Academy)

Emma Blanco BMus Matthew Jones* Sebastian Müller BMus Ivo Stankov Robert Turrell FTCL LTCL Faith Whiteley LRAM

Shelagh Sutherland ARAM LRAM MSTAT String Chamber Music

Felicity Lipman LRAM MSTAT HonFRAM Vocal

Marilyn Rees BMus

Conductors Bands Junior Guildhall has over 120 experienced and inspirational teachers, many of whom are members of major 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: gsmd.ac.uk/juniors Senior Management Head of Junior Guildhall & Safeguarding Lead

Alison Mears FGS BMus PGCE Head of Junior Music Courses

Lesley-Ann Thomson BMus PGDip Matthew Down BMus Head of Academic Studies

Paul Whitmarsh MA MMus Head of Strings

William Bruce ARCM Head of Wind, Brass & Percussion

Robert Porter GGSM LRAM Administration Administration Manager

Christopher Poon Administrator

Paula Duff Music Officer

James Wilson BA Administrative Assistant

Rachael Bull BMus Co-ordinators Brass

Spencer Down BMus Composition

Jeffery Wilson GRSM Percussion

Alexander Duggan BMus 34

Spencer Down BMus Matthew Down BMus Choirs

Peter Asprey MA Adv PGDip Marek Maryniak Dip Mus Th ALCM MSc BA PGCE

String Ensembles

Julian Clayton Gonzalo Acosta Symphony Orchestra

Julian Clayton Spencer Down BMus Associate Conductor Music Course Teaching Staff

*indicates a teacher who teaches Junior Guildhall students during the week but not on Saturdays String Chamber Music Consultant

Cello

William Bruce ARCM Selma Gokcen BMus MMus DMA Tim Lowe* BMus MMus Alfia Nakipbekova Stefan Popov* FGS Margaret Powell DSCM ASCM Gillian Thoday LRAM Daisy Vatalaro BA MA Double Bass

Elizabeth Hosford GGSM LGSM Colin Paris* Lachlan Radford BMus Harp

Ruth Faber ARCM Charlotte Seale ARCM Premier Prix Guitar

Jeremy Menuhin

Matthew Robinson BMus MPerf

Coaches

Flute/Piccolo

Gonzalo Acosta Patricia Birchall ARCM BMus Emanuela Buta MA DipRAM LRAM Eulalie Charland BMus MMus Peter Esswood ARCM Felicity Lipman LRAM MSTAT HonFRAM Belinda McFarlane BMus Maureen Parrington ARCM Margaret Powell DSCM ASCM David Spencer Robert Turner Robert Turrell FTCL LTCL Daisy Vatalaro BA MA

Caroline Li BMus PGDip LRAM Lisa Nelsen BMus PGDip Kate Walter MMus BMus

Violin

Bassoon/Contra Bassoon

Gonzalo Acosta Anna-Liisa Bezrodny BMus MMus PGDip Patricia Birchall ARCM BMus Emma Blanco BMus Eulalie Charland BMus MMus Alda Dizdari BMus MMus Arisa Fujita* BMus Ruth Hahn AGSM Advanced Solo Studies Matthew Jones* Boris Kucharsky ARCM MM AD Felicity Lipman LRAM MSTAT HonFRAM

Oboe/Cor Anglais

Rachel Broadbent BMus Helena Gaunt* PhD BA MA LGSM Rebecca Wood BMus Post Dip Orch Training Clarinet/Bass Clarinet

Neyire Ashworth AGSM Advanced Solo Studies Dip

Derek Hannigan AGSM LRSM Peter Sparks MA LGSMD(P) LRAM Graham Hobbs PGDip BMus LGSMD Robert Porter GGSM LRAM Saxophone

Christian Forshaw* BMus Sarah James BMus LRAM DipRAM Paul Stevens BMus ARCM GGSM Jazz Saxophone

Oliver Weston BA PDMPerf Recorder

Elisabeth Kerr BMus

Trumpet/Cornet

Jonathan Clarke PGDip Andrew Mitchell ARCM Jazz Trumpet Byron Wallen* French Horn

David Bentley GGSM Jonathan Lipton* BA ARCM

John Dack BA PhD PGDipMIT MSc MMus MA Ryan Hess Marek Maryniak

Double Bass

Dip Mus Th ALCM MSc BA PGCE

Harp

Hugh Molloy BMus PGCE Adam Osmianski Paul Whitmarsh MA MMus Jazz Musical Awareness

Spencer Down BMus

Adam Osmianski Jonathan Taylor BA MA Oliver Weston BA PDMPerf

Trombone

Electronic Studio

Euphonium

Rob Burgess GGSM Tuba

Martin Knowles AGSM

Seth Scott BMus Alexander Technique

Elizabeth Hosford GGSM LGSM Lachlan Radford BMus Ruth Faber ARCM Anneke Hodnett BMus MMus Charlotte Seale ARCM Premier Prix French Horn

David Bentley GGSM Guitar

Jens Franke BMus PGDip MMus Trumpet

Andrew Mitchell ARCM Trombone

Percussion

Helen Aun BMus Matthew Down BMus

Alexander Duggan BMus Rob Farrer* LGSM BMus Glyn Matthews AGSM

Brass & String Training Programmes Teaching Staff

Spencer Down BMus

Piano

Eurythmics

Laurie Blundell BMus Katarzyna Borowiak

Kaye Barker Anita Memmott BA MA Mary O’Connor BA

Pippa Harrison BMus MMus Jack Lambert BMus MMus LRAM Elenlucia Pappalardo BMus MMus PGDip Miaomiao Yu MMus DMus

MA (Fr Chopin Cons) Premier Prix GSM

Andrew Bottrill GGSM Premier Prix MA Alexander Boyd AGSM Stephen Coombs MA ARCM ARAM Joan Havill* FGSM ARCM LRSM Chenyin Li DMA MMA MMus Premiere Prix PGDip BMus

Zoë Mather AGSM Gareth Owen BMus PGDip MMus Lucy Parham* AGSM Premier Prix (Concert Recital Diploma)

Helen Reid* Laura Roberts* AGSM Elizabeth Rossiter BMus MMus PGDip MMP Michael Schreider MA PhD Shelagh Sutherland ARAM LRAM STAT Jazz Piano

Laurie Blundell BMus Jonathan Taylor BA MA Voice

Marilyn Rees BMus Rachel Sherry BA MA LRAM ProfCert TLHPE FHEA

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Laurie Blundell BMus Scott Wilson BMus MMus Composition

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Esther Hargittai Cyrilla Rowsell

String Training Programme at Felsted School Teaching Staff

BEd Adv Dip (British Kodály Academy)

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Christine Wrigley BMus Dip RAM ARCM PGTC PDC

Sylvia Mann LRAM PGCert(MT) Eloise Riddell MA BMus LRAM ATCL

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Violin

Patricia Birchall ARCM BMus Vanessa David AGSM Jens Franke BMus PGDip MMus Oliver Gledhill PhD MA PGCE ARCM Rachel Good AGSM CKME Esther Hargittai Anneke Hodnett BMus MMus Josephine Hughes-Chamberlain LRAM Angelique Lihou BMus MMus AdvCert Anna Ovsyanikova BMus MA DipRAM Lachlan Radford BMus Julia Stewart AGSM Violin

Patricia Birchall ARCM BMus Vanessa David AGSM Rachel Good AGSM CKME Mona Kodama BMus MMus Anna Ovsyanikova BMus MA DipRAM Julia Stewart AGSM

Laurie Blundell BMus Michael Christie ARCM Ryan Hess Paul Whitmarsh MA MMus Jeffery Wilson GRSM

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Musical Awareness

Oliver Gledhill PhD MA PGCE ARCM Josephine Hughes-Chamberlain LRAM Angelique Lihou BMus MMus AdvCert

Peter Asprey MA Adv PGDip Laurie Blundell BMus Michael Christie ARCM

Rob Burgess GGSM

Vanessa David AGSM Mona Kodama BMus MMus Anna Ovsyanikova BMus MA DipRAM Cello

Esther Hopkinson BMus LRAM Margaret Jackson BMus PGDip Viola

Esther Hopkinson BMus LRAM Margaret Jackson BMus PGDip Cello

Sylvia Mann LRAM PGCert(MT) Double Bass

Eloise Riddell MA BMus LRAM ATCL Piano

Julia Johnson BA HUM DIP (Pianoforte) DIP (Music Theory)

Riyad Nicolas BMus MA LRAM Accompanists

Jane Beament LRAM GRSM John Flinders BA LGSM Magnus Gilljam PGDip Louisa Lam BMus MMus LRSM Drama Course Tutors

Hester Chillingworth BA SchTCD MFA Jamie Matthewman BA Alasdair Middleton

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How to apply All applications should be made online via the School website: gsmd.ac.uk

Music Course

Entry is by competitive audition.

The main audition period is from 10 February to 28 April for entry in September 2018 but applications for entry at other times of the year will always be considered. Applications are accepted from 5 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 department.

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. It is not necessary to have taken any grade examination before the audition. Preaudition advice sessions are available.

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 Scales and arpeggios appropriate to grade 4 Sight-reading 5 Questions may be asked and tests given to ascertain a student’s level of general musicianship Exceptions Singers are not expected to sing scales and arpeggios but should bring to the audition a prepared short prose or poetry reading from memory.

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. Lessadvanced 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.

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.

Accompanists Junior Guildhall will provide an accompanist for auditions, if relevant for the first and/or second study instrument, unless the candidate would prefer to use their own accompanist.

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Specialist Jazz Programme

Audition requirements for first study jazz musicians (not including drum kit) • A jazz standard of the candidate’s 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 candidate’s choice • Jazz scales • Sight-reading (chords and/or notation) • General questions

• 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 NB. Percussion instruments will be available at the audition although candidates are advised to bring their own sticks, cymbals and any other appropriate equipment. Should the candidate wish to use a backing track it is their responsibility to provide the track and playing device.

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

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Pre-audition advice

potential, ability to concentrate and the level of development of motor skills.

Junior Guildhall offers pre-audition *Reception Year children are those who advice with specialist teachers for prospective students. This will normally have their fifth birthday on or between be a one-to-one session but the student’s 1 September and 31 August, Year 1 are those who have their sixth birthday on or parent/carer may also attend. The between these dates and Year 2 are those teacher may offer advice on musical who have their seventh birthday on or interpretation and technical set-up and between these dates. indicate whether the student is suitable for a Junior Guildhall audition. Please note that any indication given is not a Drama Course guarantee of passing an audition.

The Drama Course has an informal audition procedure that takes place once Brass & String Training Programmes a year in the Spring term.

Kindergarten Course – Reception & Year 1* Candidates will be asked to attend the School on a term time Saturday to There is no audition procedure and no take part in a group audition which prior musical training is necessary to will include a physical warm up and start the Kindergarten Course. However, candidates may be asked to improvise. there are a limited number of places Following the audition, there may be a available for each year group (Reception recall process and successful candidates Year and Year 1). Entry into Reception will then be invited to attend either Year is by random selection. The closing the 9am class or the 10.45am class for a date for applications is 1 March for entry probationary term. the following September.

Entry to Year 2* of the Brass and String Training Programme For entry in September 2018, there will be a small number of children invited from Year 1 of the Kindergarten Course to attend Year 2 of the Brass and String Training Programmes.

Applications for Entry into Year 3 to Year 5 It is sometimes possible for children, particularly those interested in mini bass, to enter the programmes in Year 3 upwards. However, these places are limited and dependent on other students leaving the programme.

Following application a formal audition will be arranged. It will generally be expected that 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.

While auditions are highly competitive, it is difficult to offer advice about the required standard beforehand. The panel will be looking for evidence of musical 38

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.

A limited number of places are available for the Kindergarten Course and String Training Programme taking place at Felsted School.

Finance and Funding

Fees

Non-specialist Jazz Programme

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

The only additional charge to the usual Music Course fees is the Extra Study Jazz lessons charged at £690 per 20 minute unit should these be requested.

Proposed annual costs for academic year 2018/19

Music Course Basic Course fee

Single Class

£425

Double Class

£555

£3,310

The Basic Course Fee includes all activities, including optional classes, with the exception of extensions to the first study lesson and any extra individual lessons.

Extra Study fee

Drama Course

Brass and String Training Programmes Levels 2 to 6 Extra Study

£1,878 £690

(per 20 minute unit) £690

Kindergarten Course

£610

(per 20 minute unit) Additional fees

Alexander Technique fee

Individual Group

£520 £345

Audition fees

Specialist Jazz Programme

Music & Drama Courses

Basic course fee

and applications for Years 3 to 5 of the Brass and String Training Programmes

£4,330

(inclusive of 40 minute jazz first study lesson, 30 minute extra study classical lesson and all classes and ensembles) Any additional one-to-one tuition

(per 20 minute session)

£40

Pre-audition advice £690

One hour session

£80

Consultation fees One hour consultation lesson

£80

Accounts relating to course fees are invoiced annually and are payable in three equal termly instalments.

The fees quoted above are the anticipated annual fees for students studying at Junior Guildhall for the academic year 2018/19.

Please be aware that there may be changes before September 2018.

Please consult the School website for an up-to-date fee listing.

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Spotlight on Voice

The vocal department is a friendly and nurturing environment with the highest standards of teaching. Instilling good habits from an early age is fundamental to the development of our singers. We recognise the character and individuality of each student and tailor the course to their needs, helping them to unlock their full potential whilst learning to be professional from the outset. The ethos of the department is a holistic approach to teaching. Alexander Technique is encouraged to enable the student to fully understand the body in relation to balance and the release of any constricting physical tension. The aim is to learn efficient breathing which will allow them freedom to sing with the whole self.

Weekly workshops enable the students to gain invaluable experience in developing performance skills and an increased understanding of communication through detailed text analysis, critical awareness, confidence building and team work through imaginative acting out of scenes. There is also the opportunity of coaching on musical style and language with an accompanist, as well as many performance opportunities in the vocal course concerts, competitions and the Junior Guildhall Chamber Choir.

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including the 2016 Glyndebourne Bill Watson Young Singers Award.

Marilyn Rees Vocal Co–ordinator

Bursaries

Junior Guildhall Scholarships

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 the Leverhulme Trust, Wolfson Foundation, the Bianca and Stuart Roden Music Bursaries, the Ruth David & John Beckett Bursary and the International Cultural Exchange bursary.

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.

National Grants for Music and Dance These grants are funded through the Department for Education’s 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 or Jazz Programme are eligible for these grants.

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

Junior Guildhall would like to thank the following for their generosity in supporting Junior Guildhall scholarships: D’Addario Strings Howarth of London Sax.co.uk Please see pages 8 and 9 for details of the City of London School for Girls and Felsted School Scholarships.

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

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General information

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.

Junior Guildhall 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.

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.

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.

Students are accepted into Junior Guildhall on the understanding that they make satisfactory progress and that they attend regularly. When students wish to be absent, permission must be requested in writing to the Head of Junior Guildhall. Students should not arrange other activities on a term time Saturday or concert day until permission for absence has been granted by the School.

Please note that we do not give students permission to miss concerts/ performances or important rehearsals.

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 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.

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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.

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.

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.

Term dates

2017/18 Autumn Term

16 September to 2 December Spring Term

6 January to 24 March Summer Term

28 April to 14 July 2018/19 proposed dates subject to change Autumn Term

22 September to 8 December Spring Term

12 January to 30 March Summer Term

27 April to 13 July

Spotlight on String Chamber Music

Felicity Lipman has co-ordinated the string chamber music department at Junior Guildhall since 2006.

The ethos of the department is teamwork – developing life-skills through the rehearsal and performance of chamber music as well as acquiring an accumulation of chamber music skills. All of these are transferable to other areas of life and music.

We have an excellent team of chamber music coaches who are committed, sincere and experienced. Each group of children is prepared for performance every term. The concerts usually take place in the wonderful acoustic of the Milton Court Concert Hall.

Other concerts have been given in St Martinin-the-Fields in central London and Charlton House in Greenwich.

The department has competed in the National Chamber Music Festival, run by Pro Corda. Our groups have had much success.

In 2012, sixteen of our groups performed in that year’s final – the largest number from a single establishment in the history of the Festival. Multiple groups have succeeded in winning their age-group over the years, and several have been chosen for the annual showcase concert at Wigmore Hall.

We have been inspired by masterclasses given by Jeremy Menuhin and also the Kronos Quartet. Some of our groups were also chosen for masterclasses in King’s Place given by Richard Ireland and James Boyd.

Students from the department form a significant presence in the chamber music courses of Musicworks and Pro Corda.

Didier Osindero (with York Bowen’s String Quartet No.2) and Georgina Lloyd-Owen (with Schumann’s String Quartet op.41, no.3) played in two quartets out of three chosen by Musicworks for their annual charity concert in 2015. Several Junior Guildhall students have been chosen to play in the showcase concert for Pro Corda in Cadogan Hall over the years.

Didier Osindero performed in a quartet with Chi-chi Nwanoku in October 2016 in the Churchill Room of the House of Commons for Nigerian Independence Day. Professional alumni include Oliver Heath, whose Heath Quartet is enjoying significant success.

Felicity Lipman String Chamber Music Co–ordinator

A number of our students have won Instrumental Awards at Cambridge University to continue their chamber music with professional coaching.

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