Junior Guildhall Launches Woodwind Programme with City of London School for Girls

New Saturday programme for 6-11 year olds builds on existing partnership to foster young musical talent.

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Junior Guildhall has launched a new Woodwind Training Programme for children aged 6–11, held on Saturdays at the City of London School for Girls, as part of an expanded partnership.

Guildhall Young Artists (Junior Guildhall), the specialist pre-conservatoire training provider at Guildhall School, began the new programme in September 2026. It aims to develop talent, creativity, and potential in young people.
This initiative deepens an existing collaboration with the City of London School for Girls, which includes two joint scholarships for outstanding young musicians. The programme offers a clear pathway from initial instrumental study to conservatoire and higher education.
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"Building on the outstanding success of the String and Brass Training Programme, we are delighted to have launched the highly anticipated Woodwind Training Programme, in partnership with City of London School for Girls. Benefiting from exceptional facilities, a shared commitment to educational excellence, and a rich heritage within the cultural landscape of the City of London, this exciting new collaboration promises to be a rewarding and inspiring venture for both institutions. The programme’s principal activities take place on Saturdays at City of London School for Girls, providing a vibrant environment in which young musicians can develop and flourish. The partnership also encompasses a range of collaborative musical initiatives throughout the year with Guildhall School of Music & Drama, enriching participants’ experiences and further strengthening the connection between these leading educational and artistic institutions."

Rosie Whitfield · Head of Junior Guildhall
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"We are proud to deepen our partnership with Junior Guildhall and to support a programme which establishes a clear pathway from first instrumental study to conservatoire and higher education. Through cooperation between our two neighbouring institutions, we are widening access to world-class musical training for all and offering opportunities to our students throughout their schooling to nurture their musical talent and realise their potential."

Richard Quesnel · Director of Music City Schools
The Woodwind Training Programme complements existing String and Brass programmes, with all activities taking place on Saturdays at the City of London School for Girls. Students can join these programmes after completing Junior Guildhall’s Kindergarten Course at the Barbican Centre.
Junior Guildhall is part of Guildhall Young Artists, a network providing performing and production arts training across the UK and beyond. Applications for Junior Guildhall open on 12 January 2027.
Based on information from the official source: Guildhall School of Music and Drama (12/11/2026)