In short
The Music Prize / Scholarship at City of London School is a music scholarship for 11+ entry.
Who can apply for the Music Prize / Scholarship?
- Grade 5 minimum on piano or strings
- voice not accepted as first study.
What is the Music Prize / Scholarship worth?
- £35 award plus free instrumental tuition on two instruments (Scholars) or one instrument (Exhibitioners).
- Minimum Grade 5 on piano/strings.
How do you apply for the Music Prize / Scholarship?
Audition and interview
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 / Scholarship at City of London School worth?
£35 award plus free instrumental tuition on two instruments (Scholars) or one instrument (Exhibitioners). Minimum Grade 5 on piano/strings.
Who can apply for the Music Prize / Scholarship?
Grade 5 minimum on piano or strings; voice not accepted as first study.
How do you apply for the Music Prize / Scholarship?
Audition and interview.