St Edmund's
Choral Exhibitions | Year 9 | 13+
With its excellent pupil to staff ratio, St Edmund’s School can guarantee its Scholars the personal and professional attention that their talents deserve.
The highly prized title of ‘Scholar’ exemplifies pupils who contribute to the whole of school life but will take advantage of the many extension opportunities to develop their academic abilities. Our specialist, dedicated teachers nurture this enthusiasm, inspiring pupils to reach greater heights.
Choral Exhibitions at 13+ are available to candidates with an exceptional voice and strong choral background. Such awards may be offered after a formal audition in which two contrasting pieces should be performed in addition to sight singing and aural tests. Choral Exhibitioners will be awarded, relative to their ability, a reduction in St Edmund’s tuition fees along with free vocal tuition.
No instrumental skills are required to apply for a Choral Exhibition. Candidates may apply for a Choral Exhibition at any point during the academic year by contacting the Director of Music.
Prospective candidates for Music and/or Choral awards are strongly recommended to make an appointment earlier in the Michaelmas term with the Director of Music for an informal discussion and a pre-audition prior to their application.
KEY DATES
Assessments will take place on Saturday 8 March 2025.
Closing date for entries: Friday 10 January 2025
REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR APPLICATION
A Choral Exhibition is open to candidates at 13+ . All external candidates will be expected to sit the appropriate academic entrance tests.
The auditions and interviews will take on Saturday 8 March 2025 for 13+.
Prospective candidates at 13+ are strongly recommended to make an earlier appointment with the Director of Music for an informal discussion and a pre-audition prior to their application, and to meet key members of the Music School staff.
Candidates are encouraged to send original compositions at the time of entry if they so wish.
The Head Teacher of the candidate’s present school will be asked to provide a report on the candidate’s general progress and academic ability, as well as musical ability. Reports from the candidate’s Music teachers are also required and should accompany the application form.
Where applicable, the Director of Music will need to see examination mark-sheets as evidence of attainment.
Entries should be submitted by Friday 10 January 2025. Late entries may not be accepted.
A timetable for the examination will be issued to all candidates.
SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
| Essential | Desirable |
|---|---|
| Candidates are expected to participate in the weekly school ensembles and perform regularly in school concerts. |
HOW DO I APPLY?
- Complete the online Registration form.
- Complete and submit the Choral Exhibition Scholarship form and upload any relevant reports and documents.
Awards of varying value, offset against the tuition fees for both day and boarding pupils, are awarded in the categories of Academic, Art, Drama, Music and Sport. Where fees are still prohibitively expensive, annually means-tested bursaries can be awarded to supplement a scholarship.
