MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Music Scholars are seen as well as heard, taking the lead in solo and ensemble concerts throughout the year whilstregularly sitting practical music exams on their chosen instruments.

Our Music Scholarship Programme aims to create excellent performers with first-rate musicianship and theory. Scholars are often front and centre on stage and inspire all those around them to reach greater heights. The programme aims to touch on all eight of our School Values, but with a particular focus on Excellence, Creativity and Innovation.

Eligibility

Music Scholarships are awarded to those who have a passion for music. Potential Scholars should be able to play an orchestral instrument to at least Grade 4/5 standard at Year 7 and play a second instrument or sing. At Year 9, the instrumental standard is Grade 5/6 and to be working towards, or have passed, Grade 5 Theory of Music. A Music Scholarship application form should be completed by parents.This application also has a section for the candidate to complete in their own words. Music Scholarships are also subject to an assessment day, details of which will be provided to those candidates invited to attend.

Rewards and Expectations

Upon selection, Music Scholars will be invited to a special induction day. Music Scholars will be given a tour of the Music department and observe the range of facilities available to them, including a recital hall with two Steinway grand pianos, an ICT suite with 15 Apple Macs, seven teaching/ practice rooms with Yamaha and Boston pianos and well-resourced facilities for Music Technology, including a recording studio. A Music Scholars’ assembly will be held each term. Every Music Scholar will receive a set of individually tailored personal targets on a termly basis, based on their strengths and areas that could be improved upon.

Each Scholar will benefit from regular meetings with the Director of Music, will be part of musical ensembles and will be expected to take part in additional musical events such as enrichment trips and tours. They will also receive guidance and support from a Sixth Form mentor, who will help them with any ongoing projects.

Scholars are required to attend at least three musical rehearsals each week and regularly update their Scholarship Journal to record their musical journey.

Teachers and Mentors

Our Music Scholarship Programme is overseen by the Director of Music, who sets the overall structure of the programme and keeps the central record of Scholars’ progress.

The Director of Music will offer each Scholar 1:1 guidance and support and will review progress, monitor entries into Scholarship Journals, assess levels of commitment, set future targets and provide written feedback, termly to the Head of Scholars and annually to parents.