The First Year Music Award at Abingdon School is a music scholarship for 11+ entry. The last published deadline was 19 Nov 2025; check with the school for the next round.
Who can apply for the First Year Music Award?
Musical talent assessed at audition
What is the First Year Music Award worth?
- Music award for First Year candidates.
- Pre-audition required.
- Honorary — no fee remission.
How do you apply for the First Year Music Award?
Abingdon School has not published its process here, so check with admissions.
How music scholarships usually work
Schools usually hold an audition: prepared pieces on one or two instruments or voice, often with scales, sight-reading and aural tests.
- Check the standard each school expects at your entry point, since many state a grade.
- Choose pieces your child can play confidently, ideally contrasting ones.
- Ask the instrumental teacher for a reference early, as many schools ask for one.
General guidance across schools, not Abingdon School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 19 Nov 2025 (past)
- Exam or audition
- 28 Jan 2026 (past)
Dates usually move each year, so confirm the next round with the school.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the First Year Music Award at Abingdon School worth?
Music award for First Year candidates. Pre-audition required. Honorary — no fee remission.
When is the First Year Music Award deadline?
The last published deadline was 19 Nov 2025. It usually falls at the same time each year, so check the next date with Abingdon School's admissions office.
Who can apply for the First Year Music Award?
Musical talent assessed at audition.
How are music scholarships usually assessed?
Schools usually hold an audition: prepared pieces on one or two instruments or voice, often with scales, sight-reading and aural tests.