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Guildhall Artist Masters in Performance MPerf

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What will I learn?

Studying for a Guildhall Artist Masters in Performance prepares you for entry to the profession at the highest level, offering training in the following areas: Advanced Instrumental Studies (for Strings, Wind, Brass, Percussion, Keyboard), Chamber Music, Historical Performance, Jazz, Opera Studies, Piano Accompaniment, Repetiteur, Vocal Studies, and Orchestral Artistry in association with the LSO.

About the MMus/MPerf programme

Studying for a Guildhall Artist Masters in Performance prepares you for entry to the profession at the highest level. This programme is about developing as an individual, insightful musician and practitioner; about challenging yourself and taking risks within your field of expertise. It gives you the technical facility and musical flexibility to explore and refine your individual artistic voice.

The School will provide you with a learning environment that enables you to recognise and nurture your strengths. As part of the Guildhall Artist Masters, there are great opportunities for professional exposure.

Our teaching staff includes world-class performers and innovative practitioners. Your final recitals will be assessed by leading experts. You will learn from internationally renowned conductors and artists and you will perform in some of the country’s finest venues.

Many specialisms within this programme work closely with our partner organisations, particularly the Orchestral Artistry specialism delivered in association with the London Symphony Orchestra. As part of this development process, you will receive feedback from a variety of sources. To ensure you gain self-reliance and the confidence to further your career, we prioritise individual study alongside enhancing your ability to independently evaluating of your own musical identity and growth, and guiding your gradual, independent engagement with the outside musical scene.

Which department am I in?

Guildhall School of Music and Drama

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£17,150.00 (US$ 22,215) per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date

September 2025

Venue

Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Silk Street,

City of London,

EC2Y 8DT, England

Entry requirements

For international students

The minimum academic qualification for entry is an Undergraduate degree with Honours in Music, or an international equivalent. Undergraduate degrees with Honours in any other subject may be considered if accompanied by evidence of adequate musical activities and achievements. Non-native English speakers are required to have achieved the stated score in one of the following examinations: • IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) - a minimum overall score of 5.5 with no component falling below 5.5 (reading, writing, speaking and listening). TOEFL iBT: Overall score: 72 (Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 17).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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