16+ Music Scholarships
Process | Expectations | Dates
Assessment Process
As a guideline, candidates suitable for consideration for at 16+ Music Scholarship should be of minimum Grade 7 standard on at least two instruments, of which one could be singing. Pre-auditions with the Director of Music are strongly recommended and can be arranged in the year preceding entry. Please contact musicschool@ardingly.com to arrange this.
Candidates for Music Scholarship are expected to perform two contrasting pieces on their principal instrument (including singing as appropriate) and a piece on their subsidiary instrument/s. In addition, there are tests of sight-reading and aural. Candidates will also have an interview with the Director of Music.
Expectations of Music Scholars
Music Scholars are expected to make an active and high quality contribution to the school. The Director of Music meets with Music Scholars regularly to support their development and ensure that expectations are being met.
The number of Scholarships awarded is at the discretion of the Head of College.
The College enjoys a final choral tradition, as well as an excellent symphony orchestra, various chamber ensembles, and a jazz band. A stimulating programme of concerts enables our musicians to perform at school, and in cathedrals and concert venues outside school. A professional concert series, Music@Ardingly, is well established and attracts leading performers.