Everything about Guildhall School Of Music And Drama totally explained
Guildhall School of Music and Drama is an independent
music and
dramatic arts school which was founded in
1880 in
London,
England.
It is a world leading institute in the teaching of:
- Music
- Opera
- Drama
- Stage Management
- Technical Theatre
History
The first Guildhall School was housed in an old warehouse in
Aldermanbury, but these premises soon proved too small. A new purpose-built building in John Carpenter Street was designed by City
Architect Sir
Horace Jones, built by
John Mowlem & Co and opened in December
1886. It is owned and funded by the Corporation of London and takes its name from the Corporation's historic headquarters at the
Guildhall, though it was never based there. Before
1935 it was known as the Guildhall School of Music. Since
1977 it has been next to the
Barbican Arts Centre in the
Barbican Complex built in the
1960s–
70s.
Present day
The school has a Junior Department and its outreach activities won the
Queen's Anniversary Prize in 2005. The school was awarded a consecutive
Queen's Anniversary Prize in 2007 in recognition of the outstanding achievements and work of the Opera Programme.
The School's performance facilities include a 308-seat drama and opera theatre, concert hall, lecture / recital hall and a small studio theatre. In addition, students of the school regularly perform in other London theatres, including the
Barbican Centre, the Bridewell Theatre (off Fleet Street), the Soho Theatre, the Swan (Stratford) and the Royal Court.
Future
In 2010, the Guildhall School plans to open its new building on the existing Milton Court site, adjacent to
City Point. The 48-floor building, funded by the
City of London and built by
Heron International, will include new world-leading facilities, including a 650-seat concert hall, a 220-seat theatre and a 90-seat studio theatre, as well as studios for television, radio, teaching, rehearsal, office and support services. The school’s extension is estimated to cost around £40million and the
City of London hopes that the return from additional development on the site – a slim, residential tower above the school’s complex - should substantially contribute to this cost. The initial building costs for the entire scheme are estimated to be approximately £100m.
Notable alumni
Guildhall School graduates include:
Notable staff
1978-1989 the Principal was John Hosier
Edmund Rubbra
Thea King
Richard Baker
Paul Newland
Neil Black
Nelly Ben-Or
Tony Church
Patsy RodenburgFurther Information
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