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Music Scholarships
Music Auditions will be held on Wednesday 3 February 2021.
A programme and timings will be sent to candidates nearer the time.
Guidelines for Candidates
For entry to Years 5, 6 and 7 for external candidates and entry to Years 5 and 7 for internal candidates in September 2021
With over 10 choirs and ensembles rehearsing every week, a series of Recitals and large-scale concerts, opportunities on annual music and performing arts tours to places such as Paris, Bruges,Venice and Lake Garda, a fantastic team of specialists offering a multitude of disciplines from the Harp to the Drums, St Andrew’s Music Department is a dynamic and exciting place to study.You will be given so many chances to play, perform and develop your skills as a musician whether you love classical music or are destined to be the next big rock star, this is a department where you can do it all!
The Music assessment will comprise the following:
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All candidates will be auditioned and interviewed by the Director of Music
Candidates are expected to perform on two instruments, the second of which could be voice Candidates will be given sight reading exercises and aural tests (in which they will be asked to sing)
All candidates will be interviewed by the Headmaster
Candidates should bring their own instrument with them and any music needed for the audition, including the accompaniment.
Emphasis is placed on potential, commitment and all round musicianship. Candidates should wear their current school uniform.
It is expected that candidates will have taken lessons on their first study instrument and should be a minimum of:
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Grade 2 standard for Year 5 entry Grade 3 standard for Year 6 entry Grade 4 standard for Year 7 entry
If you require further clarification please email the Director of Music (see below).
During the interviews, candidates will be expected to discuss their musical studies and interests, including their involvement in musical groups and activities.
Successful Music scholars will receive free music tuition in one musical instrument for the duration of the award and will be expected to join a choir and orchestra/wind band, whichever is appropriate, and generally support the music making in the school.
The 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 at rmcousins@standrewsprep.co.uk
Candidates gaining a Music award can expect to be musically challenged and pushed to achieve their highest personal goals in their music making. Scholars are expected to set an example through positive attitude
and reliability.We want our scholars to inspire pupils across the school through their performing.We will help them develop a professional work ethic in their attitude to practice and rehearsal.Through technical development and varied performing opportunities we hope to foster a love and appreciation of music that will last for the rest of their life.
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