Guildhall Young Artists Taunton Free Workshops and Masterclasses

Guildhall Young Artists (GYA) Taunton runs free workshops and masterclasses led by students and alumni of the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, together with professional artists on tour in the South West. Sessions include practical ensemble workshops, masterclasses and online webinars designed to develop musical and performance skills and to introduce young people to Guildhall's outreach activity.

Events are open to all GYA Taunton students and the centre welcomes enquiries from non-members who are interested in attending. Examples of listed events include an "Auditions" webinar (Jacqueline Silver) on Wednesday 16 January, an in-person Street Band Workshop on Saturday 31 January for brass, wind and drums players (two one-hour sessions), and a Happy Garden Band jazz workshop on Saturday 7 March.

The Street Band Workshop requests players be Grade 3 equivalent or above and is for young musicians under 19 years of age. To book a place or find out more, contact GYA Taunton by email or phone. Further event details and any booking requirements are provided by the centre for each listed workshop or masterclass.