In short
The Music Prize at City of London School is a music scholarship.
What is the Music Prize worth?
Music prize of £35 plus free tuition on two instruments (Scholars) or one (Exhibitioners).
How do you apply for the Music Prize?
City of London 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 City of London School's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Music Prize at City of London School worth?
Music prize of £35 plus free tuition on two instruments (Scholars) or one (Exhibitioners).
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.
Source: cityoflondonschool.org.uk