Music Scholarships

Expectations & Pathways of Music Scholars

 

Stonyhurst Music Scholars are expected to demonstrate full participation in the musical and cultural life of the College.

Music scholarships are awarded at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry level.

There are three types of  awards, with differing fee remission as follows:

EVANS SCHOLARSHIP (up to 20% of fees)

Awarded to an outstanding musician who excels in two or more instruments and who demonstrates very good sight-reading and aural skills. Evans Scholars will typically be aspiring to county-level and national-level ensembles in their first study instrument, with Stonyhurst’s support, but will contribute fully to Stonyhurst’s own music programme too.

SELOSSE SCHOLARSHIP (up to 10% of fees)

Awarded to a talented musician who demonstrates an active commitment to their instrument(s) and who demonstrates good sight-reading and aural skills. Selosse Scholars will be leading members of Stonyhurst ensembles, involved in a wide variety of recitals and concerts.

EXHIBITION SCHOLARSHIP (up to 5% of fees)

Awarded to a musician who has a clear passion for music and demonstrates natural and emerging musical talent, including some sight-reading and aural skills. Exhibition holders will play roles in a number of Stonyhurst ensembles, and be involved in a wide variety of recitals and concerts.

THE PATHWAY

Overseen by the Director of Music, successful scholars will follow a personalised Music pathway, including individual lessons on their instrument(s) and participation in (and leadership of) appropriate ensembles).

In addition to fee remission, Scholars receive a weekly instrumental or a vocal lesson.

EXPECTATIONS OF A MUSIC SCHOLAR

Music Scholars will be expected to attend regular, appropriate enrichment classes and workshops arranged by the Director of Music. In addition, older Scholars will be expected to take up mentoring and support roles for the younger pupils.

All Scholars will be expected to commit to the development of their personal musicianship with regular practice and active participation in ensembles, in some cases performing a lead role or regular solo or chamber performances.

**

The progress and conduct of all scholars must remain satisfactory at all times, and continuation of the scholarship into the next academic year depends on the scholar fulfilling the requirements that are expected of them.

The application process

By 6th October 2024, applicants will need to send a list of their musical achievements to date, two references, and a video of a performance of one piece on their first study instrument (or voice). This video can either be taken from an examination or concert, or be recorded especially; accompaniment is not required and the video and audio quality of a smartphone is more than sufficient for the task.  Video files should be sent via we transfer, or similar, to admissions@stonyhurst.ac.uk

Should the candidate be successful, they will then be invited to the Scholarship Assessment Day where they will perform a musical audition, followed by interviews by the Director of Music and members of the Senior Leadership Team.

Applicants will be expected to arrive at the College the day before their assessment day. During this time there will be team building activities and the opportunity for them to join in with school life.  The overnight stay will not be charged for. Further details will be provided nearer the time on what to bring and the proposed itinerary.

The audition process


Important dates for 2025/26 applications


 

Application deadline (all scholarships) Sunday 6th October 2024
Scholarship Week (11+, 13+ & 16+ across all disciplines) Wednesday 13th - Friday 15th November 2024

Extensive music facilities to support your career aspirations

  • Performance spaces ranging from a small recital room to a theatre with a lighting and sound set-up

  • Five sound-proofed practice pods

  • A fleet of pianos across the College, including a Steinway grand

  • Organs: Lammermuir two-manual and pedal practice organ with 13 stops, and chest organ

 

    Visit the Orchestra Room

     Launch Virtual Tour

 

    Visit the Soundproof Pods

     Launch Virtual Tour

Where do you want to go next?