Organ Scholarship | year 12 | 16+

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.

An Organ Scholarship for entry into the Sixth Form is available biennially for candidates who show promise on the instrument. Consideration will also be given to suitably advanced pianists who wish to transfer to the organ as their principal study.

KEY DATES

Assessments will take place the week commencing Monday 22 January 2024

Closing date for entries: Friday 5^th January 2024

REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR APPLICATION

• Candidates will not necessarily be expected to have passed any specific grade examination of the recognised boards although it is anticipated that the vast majority will have done so. The audition panel is specifically looking for musicianship, the potential to develop and mature musically and a technique that will facilitate this. Candidates are expected to play fluently at the following minimum standards on their main instrument:
• 16+(for Year 12 entry) Grade 7 standard
  At audition, candidates will be required to play two pieces on their first instrument (not voice) and one on their second instrument. If a third instrument is offered, then this will also be heard and assessed.
• Candidates are encouraged to offer singing at audition, but this is not a prerequisite. In addition, candidates will be asked to sight-read on their main instrument, complete aural tests appropriate to their highest level of performance and have an interview in which they will be encouraged to talk about their own music making, musical tastes and aspirations.

HOW DO I APPLY?

• Complete the online Registration form.
• Complete and submit the Organ Scholarship form and upload any relevant reports and documents.

Scholarship Examinations, scheduled for w/c Monday 22 January 2024, will take place at St Edmund’s School. Lunch will be provided for candidates.

Dates for other Scholarships 2024

* including 13+ and 16+ Choral Exhibition auditions

Bursaries & other fee remissions

Originally founded to provide a free education for the fatherless sons of the clergy of the Church of England and the Church in Wales, St Edmund’s now accepts applications from sons and daughters of the clergy, to whom a 25% discount is offered.

A discount of 25% may be offered to employees of the Dean & Chapter at Canterbury Cathedral.

Bursaries are granted on a means-tested basis to existing St Edmund’s families who experience hardship, and there is a limited means-tested bursary provision for families who are new to St Edmund’s.

Children of former pupils may be entitled to a tuition fee concession up to a maximum of 10% . If other remissions (eg scholarship award, bursary), equate to 10% or more then no further discount will be awarded.

Members of the Armed Forces receive a remission resulting in 10% of the boarding fee being payable by the family (in addition to the MOD CEA).

Sibling discounts are also available for third and subsequent children of the same family in the school at the same time.

Applications should be made to the Bursar in writing or by email on bursar@stedmunds.org.uk