Scholarships now open (July)

Years 7-9

Students entering Years 7–9 must demonstrate sound academic ability and should be approximately Grade Three AMEB or Trinity College standard.

Scholarships will be awarded for the duration of the student’s Secondary schooling and will be subject to an annual review. It is expected that musicians awarded a scholarship will:

• Demonstrate ongoing development, technically and musically. For example, completing one AMEB or Trinity College (or equivalent) practical exam per year.
• Participate in two co-curricular ensembles (which may involve a second instrument or voice).
• Consider Music as part of their academic studies.

Years 10–12

Students entering Years 10-12 must demonstrate sound academic ability and would be considered based on a realised potential evidenced by a minimum standard consistent with Grade Six AMEB or Trinity College (or equivalent).

Scholarships will be awarded for the duration of the student's secondary schooling and will be subjected to an annual review.

It is expected that musicians awarded a scholarship will:

• Demonstrate ongoing development, technically and musically. For example, completing one AMEB or Trinity College (or equivalent) practical exam per year.
• Participate in two co-curricular ensembles (which may involve a second instrument or voice).
• Consider Music as part of their academic studies.

In addition, a recipient of a Music Scholarship would be required to:

• Be prepared to perform as a soloist at College functions.
• Be prepared to attend and take part in Music workshops and camps as organised by the College.
• Prioritise College music activities before other music commitments.
• Be prepared to work within the ethos of the College with others less able or musically developed than themselves.
• Demonstrate leadership within the College and community. For example, assisting conductors during rehearsals, assisting other musicians, wearing the school and performance uniforms appropriately.

At the time of online registration, the following documentation will need to be uploaded:

• Most recent school report;
• Most recent NAPLAN results;
• Supporting documents pertaining to the applicant's musical ability;
• Written references from the applicant’s instrumental or vocal teacher/s;
• A copy of the applicant’s most recent music examination report/s.

Based on the documentation provided in the application form and the criteria outlined above, selected applicants will be invited to attend an audition. The auditions will take about 15 minutes and applicants will be required to perform two contrasting pieces of their own choice, one of which may be on a second instrument. Applicants must provide their own accompanists, if required. As well as performing, applicants may be required to read at sight and complete a brief aural test, which will be followed by an interview with the audition panel. After the auditions, short-listed candidates and their parents will be invited to attend an interview with the Principal. Scholarship winners will be announced in September following this process.

At the time of online registration, the following documents will need to be uploaded:

• Most recent school report;
• Most recent NAPLAN results;
• Supporting documentation for the applicant’s areas of excellence including levels of achievement, eg State or National level for sport, or the equivalent level of participation or competition in chess/debating;
• Supporting documentation showing evidence of broad involvement across school life;
• Two references relevant to the areas of excellence including the contact details of the referees.

Short-listed applicants and their parents will be invited to attend an interview with the Principal. Scholarship recipients will be announced in September following this process.