St Edmund's
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 on Saturday 8 March 2025.
Closing date for entries: Friday 10 January 2025
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:
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16+(for Year 12 entry) Grade 7 standardAt 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.
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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 Saturday 8 March 2025, will take place at St Edmund’s School. Lunch will be provided for candidates.
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.
