MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS
“The music department genuinely has something for everyone. It caters for the ambitious and aspirational scholar looking to take their music-making as far as possible, along with the pupil who is perfectly content to simply be part of something and enjoy the pleasure it brings them and the community.” Dan Jordan, Director of Music
The music department, based in the Birley Centre, offers six-day access to industry-standard facilities: the 180-seat Jennifer Winn auditorium with a Steinway concert grand, a professional recording studio with three spaces and a central control room, music technology suites with Macs, three teaching classrooms and dedicated practice rooms including a drum room.Three full-time staff and a studio technician work alongside visiting peripatetic teachers. Scholars receive up to two hours of free one-to-one lessons weekly and regular performance opportunities. Recent highlights include performing at the Royal Festival Hall, choir evensongs in London, Oxford and Cambridge, and a candlelit concert with the Galliard Ensemble marking 150 years since Debussy composed La Mer. Scholars perform in College groups from the Choir to the Jazz Band and the Symphony Orchestra to the Singer- Songwriting group, and take trips such as rehearsals at Glyndebourne.They perform alongside visiting soloists and ensembles, benefit from professional masterclasses, and can enter internal and external competitions and progress through exam grades to diploma level.
WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM OUR APPLICANTS?
Successful candidates are expected to study music to GCSE and must contribute fully to co-curricular music at the College throughout their time. Music scholars are expected to make an active and positive contribution to the musical life of the College, both as a soloist and in ensemble work with, for example, choirs, orchestras, and productions.All music scholars are expected to be in the College Choir, which involves participating in some weekend services throughout the academic year. A scholarship candidate would be expected to offer two instruments - one of which may be voice - or two instruments as well as voice.The second instrument may be at beginners or intermediate level. The experience of choristers studying at schools affiliated to the Choir Schools Association is welcomed. WHAT DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP OFFER? Key benefits • Industry-standard facilities including a professional three-space recording studio • Up to two hours of free one-to-one tuition each week • Regular performance opportunities at prestigious venues, from the Royal Festival Hall to Glyndebourne • Wide choice of ensembles, visiting soloist sessions and professional masterclasses
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