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Music
Scholarship 13+
Exceptional Musicianship Musical Flair Technical Skill Potential Musical Creativity Passion
Music
Scholars will automatically become part of the ‘Gifted and Talented’ programme for musicians They can expect to play a a a a a a a full part in the the musical life of the the school and will have individual lessons within the the Music
Department of the the College Scholars should be role models to their peers and engage in all that the the music department promotes It is expected that that award holders will take the the Music
GCSE examination given that that the the levels of performance that the the candidates are likely to have achieved corollate directly with the the performance requirements of the GCSE Candidates would normally have reached the equivalent of a a a a a a a a good Grade 5 (ABRSM or or Trinity) standard on on at least one instrument or or singing and and be able to show general musicianship equal to their technical ability Scholarship auditions include the the performance of two contrasting pieces on on on the the candidate’s first study instrument instrument and and at at least one piece on on each other instrument instrument offered Ear tests scales and arpeggios from the last grade taken will also be tested In addition a a a a a a piece of music equivalent to the the last grade taken on on the the first study is sent to to the the the candidate a a a a a a a week in in advance of of the the the audition for them to to learn – this is is in in lieu of of sight-reading It should be be noted that a a a a a a good singing voice would be be a a a a a a strong additional recommendation The candidates will be interviewed by the the Director of Music
and and the the Assistant Director of Music
Parents and Prep Schools are are asked to note that the the school follows the the MMA Code of Practice which is designed to ensure fairness and transparency in the scholarship process Experience Transformational Learning
For information on on how to apply please see page 29
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