Guildhall School of Music & Drama

The official account for Guildhall School, a vibrant, international community of musicians, actors and production artists in the heart of the City of London.

[Guildhall School of Music & Drama @guildhallschool]

Looking for a new challenge in 2025? We're excited to announce our new programme of Easter Short Courses and Summer Schools. Covering topics across music, drama, production arts and writing.

See the courses ⤵️
https://t.co/K1V8RuLP7K

[Guildhall School of Music & Drama @guildhallschool]

"Every time I walked into Guildhall, I felt a surge of excitement and possibility" ✨

Ahead of The Nutcracker and I, we sat down with @GuildhallAlumni @alexdariescu to hear about the concert's 100th performance and her experience of studying with us.

https://t.co/UTmlK2Tcef

[A Young(ish) Perspective @YoungishPers]

REVIEW: 4 stars to Guildhall Jazz Orchestra with Billy Childs @guildhallschool

'Precision, Playfulness, and Pure Talent: An Unforgettable Evening with the Guildhall Jazz Orchestra and Billy Childs'

#review #music #london
https://t.co/nUwAAdhtGG

[Guildhall School of Music & Drama @guildhallschool]

We're looking forward to this one! Join us on 26 November for @alexdariescu's 100th performance of The Nutcracker and I🎄🩰

Get tickets ⤵️
https://t.co/auDgcYEw3C

[Alexandra Dariescu @alexdariescu]

Join us in celebrating the 100th performance of The Nutcracker and I, by Alexandra Dariescu 🎹🩰🎄❄️ 26 Nov 6pm and 8pm at Milton Court @guildhallschool @BarbicanCentre @RDMR1 @KDSchmid #daretodream ⭐️

[Guildhall School of Music & Drama @guildhallschool]

"I think the training I had was absolutely second to none."

With @GuildhallAlumni Richard Goulding joining us for a special Songs at Six concert on Friday, we caught up with him to hear how he's feeling about being back at the School, 17 years later.

https://t.co/ug2jNhqbZc

[Guildhall School of Music & Drama @guildhallschool]

Huge well done to @GuildhallAlumni and staff who won awards at last night's Ivors Classical Awards 🏆

⭐️ Laurence Osborn - Best Chamber Ensemble Composition
⭐️ @bushraelturk - Best Stage Work Composition
⭐️ Cassandra Miller - Best Choral Composition

@IvorsAcademy

[The Ivors Academy @IvorsAcademy]

Huge congratulations to the winners of The Ivors Classical Awards 2024🏆

Over 400 guests came together tonight to celebrate the achievements of classical composers and sound artists 🎉

🏆 @RoxannaPanufnik
🏆 Brian Irvine
🏆 Rebecca Saunders
🏆 @sound_dan
🏆 Cassandra Miller
🏆 Laurence Osborn
🏆 @bushraelturk
🏆 Matthew Herbert
🏆 @Gavin_Bryars
🏆 @gavhiggins
🏆 @ErrollynWallen

A special thank you to our nominees, judges, and guests, as well as our headline sponsor @PRSforMusic, broadcast partner @BBCRadio3, streaming partner @PrestoMusicCom and category sponsors @ABRSM , @WeAreTheMU and @doricoofficial 💫

What an incredible night celebrating this talented community! A true celebration of creativity and the lasting impact of classical music 🎼

[Guildhall School of Music & Drama @guildhallschool]

🎶Join us for an evening of jazz as Guildhall Jazz Orchestra collaborate with composer, @billychilds. Nikki Iles directs this concert featuring Childs' original compositions, alongside an arrangement of his songs.

📅 13 Nov, 7.30pm
🎟️ £15

Book now ⤵️
https://t.co/kAvuATEGjD

[Guildhall School of Music & Drama @guildhallschool]

We're here with a free events round up with great concerts happening this week:

🎻 Takács Quartet Masterclass - 13 Nov, 1pm
🎷 Eva-Maria Houben & Artur Vidal in Recital - 13 Nov, 7pm
🎤 AE Housman in songs and letters - 15 Nov, 6pm

See more events ⤵️
https://t.co/ECBKpUQkgc

[Guildhall School of Music & Drama @guildhallschool]

Join us next week for a free showcase pioneering new bands and songwriters from our Electronic & Produced Music department. Acts include Sister, frances willow, Common Ideal, Lelia and Chelsea Becker.

📍@strongroom
📅 12 Nov, 6.30pm

Find out more ⬇️
https://t.co/3akqhEyTKn

[Guildhall School of Music & Drama @guildhallschool]

Monday saw Guildhall & @BirmCons jazz students come together to form a big band in Birmingham. Now they're returning to Milton Court! 🙌

Featuring student pieces and a new arrangement of Tizol and Ellington's Caravan.

📅 11 Nov, 6.30pm
🎟️ Tickets £15

https://t.co/Pt4n38A9ZD

[Guildhall School of Music & Drama @guildhallschool]

Congratulations to @MusicIslington's Jazz, Pop and Improvised Music Lead @NikkiPianoYeoh on winning a Jazz Education Award at the 2024 Parliamentary Jazz Awards last week 🎉👏

[Nikki Yeoh @NikkiPianoYeoh]

Thank you #appjag for the Parliamentary Jazz Education award 2024 💕

[Guildhall School of Music & Drama @guildhallschool]

Congratulations to our Class of 2024, who graduated in ceremonies held @cityoflondon's Guildhall on Friday.

As part of the ceremonies, we're delighted to announce we also awarded Fellowships to a number of honorands.

Read more ⬇️
https://t.co/e3MHspBfmq

[Guildhall School of Music & Drama @guildhallschool]

Join us this evening as harpsichordist James Johnstone leads an intimate programme of music for voice and continuo.

The programme features works by Selle, Schütz and JS Bach.

📍Milton Court Concert Hall, 6pm
🎟️ Free, no booking required

https://t.co/SFjdbR89Os

[Guildhall School of Music & Drama @guildhallschool]

It's Graduation day 🎓

Can't make it? Watch today's ceremonies on our livestream:

✨ Morning ceremony from 11.30am
✨ Afternoon ceremony from 4.30pm

https://t.co/Z0AxGqd6dX

#GuildhallGrad

[Guildhall School of Music & Drama @guildhallschool]

Congratulations to second year Acting student Evie Kaisi on being shortlisted for this year's Luke Westlake Scholarship 🎉

[Just Add Milk (JAM) @justaddmilkJAM]

Introducing the Luke Westlake Scholarship shortlist 2024 🎓

@callumdavies_23 @BOVTS
@darcyydixonn @RADA_London
@bryonyynoyrb @E15actingschool
Nina Jones @MountviewLDN
Evie Kaisi @guildhallschool
Jeremie Kuyu-Tshiobi @ArtsEdLondon
Cathal Sheehan LAMDA
Dannielle Stevenson @BOVTS

[Guildhall School of Music & Drama @guildhallschool]

Tickets are now on sale for London Schools Symphony Orchestra's first performance of 2025🪐

Conducted by Matthew Lynch, the programme features pieces by Britten, Ian Venables and Holst's, The Planets.

📅14 Jan, 7.30pm
🎟️ From £10

https://t.co/P4vw2LKuwR

[Guildhall School of Music & Drama @guildhallschool]

Congratulations to our Principal, Professor Jonathan Vaughan on being awarded the Freedom of the @cityoflondon🎉

Jonathan received the award during a group ceremony hosted by Lord Mayor Professor Michael Mainelli.

[Guildhall School of Music & Drama @guildhallschool]

Our Spring Evening Courses are now open for public booking ✨

Covering everything from acting practice to composition, there's so much to choose from, whether you want to learn something new, follow a passion or develop your existing skills.

Book now 👇
https://t.co/si1ONTbori

[Guildhall School of Music & Drama @guildhallschool]

"This play asks important questions about power, resistance, and humanity, and I hope audiences will leave feeling both challenged and inspired."

Hear from Director @Anna_Morrissey_ about working on our current production of No Particular Order ⤵️

[BroadwayWorld UK @BroadwayWorldUK]

'I hope the audience reflects on power: who holds it, who doesn’t, and what kind of world we want to create for each other.' Read our guest blog @Anna_Morrissey_ on directing No Particular Order @guildhallschool
https://t.co/1kxzP30tAC

[Guildhall School of Music & Drama @guildhallschool]

We’re excited to announce a new Film Music project with @londonsymphony and Academy Award winner @RPcomposer.

Electronic & Produced Music students will record their own pieces with the LSO, whilst being mentored by Rachel Portman.

Read more ⤵️
https://t.co/qMSeTywQWv