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
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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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