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13+
Testing for 13+ Music Scholarships takes place at the College after the Lent half
term. Candidates should have achieved Grade 5, or an equivalent standard, in
their first instrument. Ability in a second instrument or in singing will be an
advantage. Candidates should prepare two contrasting pieces for performance
at the audition. They will also be given sight-reading and aural tests and be
interviewed by the Director of Music and the Headmaster.
The award of a Music Scholarship will include free tuition, at King's College,
on up to two instruments. Exhibition holders will receive free tuition in
one instrument.
Music scholars are expected to play a full role in the musical life of the College
and to take music as a subject up to gcse level at least. Their progress and
contribution will be reviewed each year by the Director of Music.
Candidates are encouraged to visit the College well in advance of their
application in order to meet and to play for the Director of Music.
16+
Auditions for 16+ Scholarships are held at the College in the November
preceding entry. Candidates should have reached grade 7 or an equivalent
standard in their main instrument. They should prepare two contrasting
pieces and will also be given sight-reading and aural tests. It is an advantage to
oΩer a second instrument or singing. All candidates will be interviewed by the
Director of Music and the Headmaster.
Candidates are encouraged to visit the College well in advance of their
application in order to meet and to play for the Director of Music.
Sixth Form music scholars are expected to play a full role in the musical life
of the College.
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