Summer 2019 holiday courses
Our range of inspiring courses during the school holiday (July-August) offers opportunities to try something new, build skills, explore, learn and perform. Course are available for young children aged 0-3 with parents, children aged 4 though to teenagers, and courses for adults.
A number of assisted places are available - please contact us.
Family Choir
For children and parents/carers together
Enjoying singing together to start the day!
10-11am • Thursday 25 July, 1 Aug, 8 Aug, 15 Aug • £15 per family (must include at least one child and one adult)
Musical Beginnings
For 0-1yrs with a parent/carer / expectant parents
Our nationally recognised course for the youngest children
11-11.45am • Monday 29 July, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug • £34.40
Family Music
For 0-4yrs with a parent/carer
Make music with other children - ideal for siblings. More info.
10-10.45am • Monday 29 July, 5 Aug, 12 Aug, 19 Aug • £34.40
Songs & Sounds
For 0-2yrs with a parent/carer
Develop musical awareness and control. More info.
11.30-12.15pm • Saturday 27 July, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug • £34.40
Music Makers
For 2&3yrs with a parent/carer
Explore and interact through music. More info.
10.30-11.15am • Saturday 27 July, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug • £34.40
Fourtissimo!
For 4yrs
Grow independence and musical expression. More info.
9.30-10.15am • Saturday 27 July, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug • £42
12.45-1.30pm • Saturday 27 July, 3 Aug, 10 Aug, 17 Aug • £42
Young Musicians’ Summer Course
For 5-11yrs, beginners & instrument learners
Our flagship course provides high quality creative music education. Children always leave with a smile and a song! The course is led by GMS Director and professional musician Bethan Scolding and children will be singing, creating and performing their own music, playing instruments and developing musicianship together with new friends.
9.30-3.30pm • Monday 5 - Friday 9 Aug • £245
Unit 2 Rock
For ages 12-17yrs who play an instrument
Play rock and pop music in bands, making a recording by the end of the course. Led by guitarist Danilo Ricciardiello.
9.30-12.30pm • Tuesday 23 - Thurs 25 July • £81
Grade 5 Theory: Succeed!
For 12-18yrs working towards grade 5
9.30-11.30am • Monday 29 July - Fri 1 Aug • £89
GCSE Music: Succeed!
For 13-18yrs studying music
Support for those working towards GCSE Music, focussing on composing and analysis
2-4pm • Wednesday 31 July - Friday 2 Aug • £75
Introduction to Ukulele
For 7yrs+, 11yrs+ or adults with no experience or some experience
1.30-3.30pm • Tuesday 23 July (7yrs+) • £25
1.30-3.30pm • Wednesday 24 July (11yrs+) • £25
6.30-8pm • Wednesday 24 July (adults) • £25
Introduction to Piano
For 7yrs+, 11yrs+ or adults with no experience or some experience
9.30-11.30am • Tuesday 23 July (7yrs+) • £25
9.30-11.30am • Wednesday 24 July (11yrs+) • £25
6.30-8pm • Tuesday 23 July, 30 July, 6 Aug, 13 Aug (adults) • £65
Friday Chords: Get Together
For adults who play guitar
Perform in a small positive setting and get useful feedback and expert tips
6.30-8pm • Thursday 25 July • £18
Project:Choir
For adults with experience singing in a choir
Form a project choir to rehearse and perform a classical work in just two weeks.
7.30-9pm Tues 23, Thurs 25, Tues 30 July, Thurs 1 Aug, Fri 2 Aug (concert) • £75
Performance Workshop for Pianists
An opportunity for adult students to come together, share music they are working on, and explore all aspects of performance in a positive, sociable environment.
7.30-9pm • Thursday 1st August • £14 • Enrol
