PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS
A Performing Arts scholarship comprises of assessments in three areas. Candidates will be asked in their application to confirm their main strength(s) out of the three.
There will be an interview for all candidates with the Director of Music and Performing Arts and the Headmaster
Director of Music and Performing Arts, Rob Cousins, will be happy to answer any queries that parents or prospective pupils may have and can be contacted on rmcousins@standrewsprep.co.uk
How are pupils assessed
All pupils will need to do the following:
Available for Year 7 entry
• Perform one monologue lasting no more than two minutes in total
Scholarship assessment: 30 January 2025
• Perform one song or piece of music of your own choice lasting no more than two minutes in total
Please turn to page 20 for details on how to apply
• Perform a short dance piece of your own choice with choreographed movement
• Discuss with the Head of Performing Arts the candidate’s own performing experience.
• A portfolio of exam certificates is welcome but not essential as we are looking for potential
If drama is declared the main strength, the candidate will be asked to:
• Perform a second contrasting monologue.
If music is declared the main strength, the candidate will be asked to:
• Perform a second contrasting song or instrumental piece
If dance is declared the main strength, the candidate will be asked to:
• Perform a second contrasting dance piece.
In all cases when choosing your contrasting piece in your area of strength, pupils will be expected to show their breadth of stylistic knowledge (ie in drama – modern and traditional, in music – classic and modern, in dance – jazz and ballet)
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