Overview
During Advanced Aural Skills for Ages 11-15 programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama you will be taught listening and memorising skills up to the level required for ABRSM and Trinity Grade 8 and above for the following topics.
What can I expect?
Melody:- copying longer melodic phrases vocally and instrumentally
- singing and playing upper/lower melodies of a two-part phrase
- interval recognition, including compound intervals
- advanced sight-singing
- revision of cadences
- detailed chord-naming
- tonality, including chromaticism, whole-tone, serialism
- modulation (including practical work)
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Practical working knowledge of advanced theory
- Mistake spotting: pitch, rhythm, dynamics, articulation, speed
- Style and historical period recognition
- Recognising character and form of music (dance, chorale, elegy, fugue etc.)
- Understanding of structure within form
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Bookings close at 5pm on Friday 3 July 2026 or when the course reaches full capacity
Language
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Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Music View 13 other Short Courses in Music in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS & PTE Test Preparation
Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.
- Study on your own schedule
- Live classes with current and ex-examiners
- Accurate score assesment, always
- E2 Score Guarantee - Get your score or your money back!
Other requirements
General requirements
- For everyone aged 11–15
- ABRSM Grade 5 instrument and theory (or equivalent level) recommended
- Participants must have sufficient English language skills in order to fully engage with the course
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents490 GBP / full≈ 490 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents490 GBP / full≈ 490 GBP / full