Scholarship Brochure

MUSIC SCHOLARSHIPS Candidates are assessed by an audition at Clayesmore. They will also be asked to take a multiple-choice test of reading comprehension. Students should offer at least two instruments (which may include voice). For the audition, two pieces should be prepared on the first instrument and one on their second instrument. We will provide an accompanist, if required, but candidates are permitted to bring their own accompanist if they wish. Total performance time should not exceed 15 minutes. Regardless of whether voice is offered as an ‘instrument’, singing a song is encouraged though is not compulsory. Sight-reading and aural tests appropriate to the grade level of the candidate’s first instrument will be given. The standard of performance on the first instrument should be not less than that of Grade 5, though we welcome applications from candidates who may not have taken any formal music exams. All Music Scholars are encouraged to take Music as an academic subject at least to GCSE. All applicants are encouraged to attend the school for a trial scholarship audition with the Director of Music at least a term before the real auditions. CHORALAWARDS Candidates are assessed by an audition at Clayesmore. They will also be asked to take a multiple-choice test of reading comprehension. Candidates who offer singing as a first study should normally offer an additional second instrument. Candidates should prepare two songs of contrasting character (i.e. one secular, one sacred) and one piece on their second instrument. Exceptionally, a (limited) choral award may be made to a boy or girl with a strong traditional singing background who will contribute to the choral life of the school but who does not have a second instrument. Total performance time should not exceed 15 minutes. Sight reading and aural tests appropriate to the singing grade level of the candidate will be given. All applicants are encouraged to attend the school for a trial scholarship audition with the Director of Music at least a term before the real auditions. 9 8 CLAYESMORE | SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS CLAYESMORE | SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS