The GALSI Course
An annual, two-day course for young female and non-binary brass players and percussionists.
Next Course: Tuesday 28th & Wednesday 29th October, 2025, 10.30 - 16.30, presented in partnership with the Royal College of Music, London.
Booking will open in September. Make sure you are subscribed to our mailing list for updates.
The GALSI course has been supported in-kind by the Royal College of Music, using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England, and by a Magic Little Grant of £500 through the partnership between Localgiving and Postcode Society Trust, a grant-giving charity funded by players of the People's Postcode Lottery.
GALSI COURSE 2024!
Our third annual course had a record 52 participants filling the halls of the Royal College of Music with the sounds of March of the Women by Ethel Smyth and Shake It Off by Taylor Swift. We were also treated to an evening concert by the incredible all-female trombone quartet Bones Apart.
October 2024
GALSI COURSE 2023!
Our second annual course was even bigger and better! With nearly forty participants, an amazing tutor team, and the RCM Sparks team, we had a joyful two days with lots of music making, creativity, meeting new friends, and discussions about working in the industry. The concert featured all the groups, soloists, and finally everyone playing together to the song PINK from the Barbie Movie, arranged by Rebecca. Check out the video here
October 2023
GALSI COURSE 2022!
We held our first annual course - a two-day workshop for female and non-binary brass and percussion players aged 8-25. With nearly thirty participants and our fabulous Associate Artists, it was a vibrant and energetic couple of days with an impressive and memorable final performance for friends and family.