Overview
The Composition Summer Course for Ages 14 - 21 programme from Guildhall School of Music & Drama, led by Guildhall Composition Professor Paul Whitmarsh, will culminate in a showcase where you will get to hear your work performed.
What can I expect?
During the week you will:
- Participate in group composition classes, where you will explore aspects of technique, notation, instrumental writing and how to work with your ideas
- Receive one-to-one composition tuition
- Work with instrumentalists to try out ideas
- Write a piece for a string quartet throughout the week
- Hear your piece workshopped, rehearsed and then performed in an end-of-course showcase
- Receive a mastered audio recording of your piece
Programme Structure
- To obtain more information about this programme, we kindly suggest you to visit the official website of the programme.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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- Bookings will close at 5pm on Friday 3 July 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 14–21
- Some prior experience with composition (as listed above)
- 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-residents695 GBP / full≈ 695 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents695 GBP / full≈ 695 GBP / full
Living costs
London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.