The Music Award 11+ at Bancroft's School is a music scholarship for 11+ entry. Applications close in December 2026. Assessment is on 23 Jan 2027.
Who can apply for the Music Award 11+?
- At least Grade 5 on primary instrument.
- Audition required after first academic assessment stage.
What is the Music Award 11+ worth?
- Free tuition in one instrument.
- Award holders perform at concerts and masterclasses.
- Held until end of Lower Fourth year
- reassessed for further two years, then Sixth Form level.
How do you apply for the Music Award 11+?
Indicate interest at registration, pass first assessment, complete application form, then audition after the interview stage.
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 Bancroft's School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- December 2026 (date TBC)
- Exam or audition
- 23 Jan 2027
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Music Award 11+ at Bancroft's School worth?
Free tuition in one instrument. Award holders perform at concerts and masterclasses. Held until end of Lower Fourth year; reassessed for further two years, then Sixth Form level.
When is the Music Award 11+ deadline?
Applications close in December 2026; the school has not published an exact day.
Who can apply for the Music Award 11+?
At least Grade 5 on primary instrument. Audition required after first academic assessment stage.
How do you apply for the Music Award 11+?
Indicate interest at registration, pass first assessment, complete application form, then audition after the interview stage.
When is the Music Award 11+ assessment?
On 23 Jan 2027.
Source: bancrofts.org, checked 4 Nov 2026