Music Scholarships
11+ entrants
Junior Music Scholarships
Two awards of up to 20% of School fees
Awards are made on the basis of audition and interview. Candidates usually offer two instruments (Voice does count), at least one at Grade 5 or higher, although it is not necessary to have taken the Associated Board exam. Candidates will be asked to perform two pieces on their first instrument and one on their second. Parents and schools of prospective candidates are urged to contact the Director of Music in advance.
13+ entrants
Music Scholarships
Ten Scholarships of up to 30% of School fees. Additionally, Scholars and Exhibitioners will benefit from free tuition on one or more instruments during their time at Oundle.
Please note that we will only accept applications from candidates where Oundle is the first choice school.
Awards are made on the basis of audition and interview; there is no written paper. Candidates usually offer two instruments, at least one at Grade 6 or higher of the Associated Board, although it is not necessary to have taken the exam. They should prepare two contrasting pieces for each instrument. The audition is designed to discover signs of talent and interest as much as to test actual performance; based more on potential than on actual attainment. Ability to sing will be taken into consideration. Special encouragement is given to choristers as one award will be offered each year to a chorister from a cathedral or collegiate school. Further details are available from the Director of Music who will be pleased to discuss matters with parents or music teachers, who are invited to visit him at Oundle.
16+ entrants
Sixth Form Music Scholarships
Awards are made on the basis of audition and interview; there is no written paper. Candidates usually offer two instruments, at least one at Grade 8 or higher, although it is not necessary to have taken the exam. They should prepare two contrasting pieces for each instrument. Ability to sing will be taken into consideration. Further details are available from the Director of Music who will be pleased to discuss matters with parents or music teachers who are invited to visit him at Oundle.