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11+ MUSIC
Year 7 entry
Monkton’s Music scholarships offer a range of exciting opportunities at the prep school. Year 7 Music scholars will display a high level ability and potential in Music, alongside a commitment to have a positive impact on the experience of others.
They will be a committed member of school ensembles, a capable individual musician and a consistently high-level performer in school concerts and events. Scholars will also show leadership in the wider performing life of the school.
Music scholars will automatically be enrolled onto the Performing Arts Excellence Programme which provides pupils in Years 7 - 8 with bespoke support and development opportunities in Music, Drama and Dance. As part of the programme scholars will enjoy:
- A fully funded trip each year to an engaging venue to broaden their creative horizons
- A weekly development session supporting their progress in the performing arts
- Development time with faculty staff
- Access to specific talks and workshops
Masterclasses with professional musicians, composers, actors, dancers
The application deadline for 2027/2028 will be finalised shortly.
HOW TO PREPARE
- A reference will be sought from your current school
- If you require an accompanist please send a copy of your piano accompaniment or MP3 at least one week before your interview
Scholarship Assessment Day
- Candidates will be required to perform two contrasting pieces of Music on their first study. (Minimum standard grade 3). A second study can also be offered.
- Sight reading task
- Aural Task
- Short composition / improvisation task
- Interview with Head of Monkton Prep