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Senior School Discovery Morning
Tuesday 19 November 09:45 – 11:30
Junior School Discovery Morning
Wednesday 20 November 08:45 – 10:30
We expect that co-curricular music rehearsals and performances will be the priority of an award holder.
Candidates for a Music Scholarship will be required to:
We will supply an accompanist if required. Candidates may bring their own accompanist and backing tracks on CD or MP3 are also welcome. Organ pupils will audition on either the Hall or Chapel organs at Stamford School.
11+ Candidates should generally be of Grade 2-3 on one instrument and may offer another instrument and/or singing.
13+ Candidates should generally be of Grade 3-4 on one instrument and may offer another instrument and/or singing.
16+ Candidates should generally be of Grade 5-6 on one instrument and may offer another instrument and/or singing.
Music Scholars in Year 7 and Year 8 will be expected to play with at least one instrumental ensemble and sing with the junior choir, ‘Spede Singers’. They may also join the Chapel Choir, a Chamber Ensemble, a Rock Band or attend the Sound Engineering Club. Music Scholars will perform in a Scholars’ Recital and may be invited to perform a solo in an end of term concert. They will also take part in the annual Music Festival. Music Scholars are mentored by the Head of Scholars, who will review their progress and set individual learning goals.
Music Scholars in Years 9 – 11 will be expected to play with at least one instrumental ensemble and sing with the Rock and Pop choir. They may also join the Chapel Choir, a Chamber Ensemble, a Rock Band or attend the Sound Engineering Club. Music Scholars will perform in a Scholars’ Recital and may be invited to perform a solo in an end-of-term concert. They will also take part in the annual Music Festival. Music Scholars are mentored by the Head of Scholars, who will review their progress and set individual learning goals. Music Scholars will be expected to study academic music to GCSE level.
Music Scholars in the Sixth Form will gain leadership experience as senior members of music ensembles and role models to younger students. They will receive individually tailored support in their chosen specialism in preparation for university and beyond.
Simply fill in the form and return it to us at admissions@stamfordschool.org.uk.
Our Admissions team will then be in contact to follow up on your application.