11+ Music Scholarships

Eligibility

• You must apply online for this scholarship
• All pupils who successfully pass the 11+ Entrance Examination and are Grade 4/5 standard or above on their main instrument are eligible
• An accompanying letter should be included with the application that outlines their musical experience
• A written recommendation should also be submitted by the instrumental teacher of the first study instrument to support the pupil’s suitability for a scholarship.

Selection process

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted after the Entrance Examination.

Pupils who have been shortlisted will be invited to attend a music audition the week commencing 13th January 2025.  The audition take approximately 20 minutes and candidates will be asked to play two contrasting pieces on their main instrument with another piece on a second instrument if desired.  There will be a simple aural test and each candidate will be asked about their musical interests.

Music Scholar benefits

Music scholars will benefit from a wide range of exciting opportunities including:

• One-to-one mentoring from our Musician in Residence
• Specific preparation for exams, performances, competitions and music conservatoire auditions
• Performing at prestigious venues, such as the Cadogan Hall and The Royal Academy of Music
• Attending masterclass programmes delivered by internationally named artists. 
• Provision of an all-Steinway status Music department
• National and international music tours
• Scholar society programme: each half-term, scholars will come together for a workshop and discussion targeted at university of career preparation
• Mentoring from specialist staff: 1:1 mentoring from specialist member of staff about academic progress and recommendations on how to wider learning
• Scholar society open mic: each term, scholars will be invited to present at an informal event for parents, teachers and special guests from different areas of scholarship and the workplace on an area of interest or performance depending on scholarship area.

What skills should I have to be a Music Scholar?

Essential: Demonstrate high levels of competence in musical performance Demonstrate commitment to music as a co-curricular pursuit Demonstrate passion and commitment to excel in music Behave in such a manner as to be a role model to their peers  Able to work creatively and efficiently with others Able to promote the department on a wider level throughout the school.

Desirable: Seek further opportunities to develop music within the school environment Able to assist with the running of activities within the scholarship team Demonstrate a wider interest in music as a subject Demonstrate a can-do attitude and be up for a challenge Able to think creatively and beyond the conventional.

Apply

To apply for a scholarship, please register for a parent account.  If you have already submitted an application for your daughter, please register using the same email address you applied with.

 REGISTER FOR PARENT ACCOUNT