The Sixth Form Music Scholarship at James Allen's Junior School is a music scholarship for 16+ entry, worth £2,000 a year. Assessment is on 9 Dec 2026.
Who can apply for the Sixth Form Music Scholarship?
- Grade 7 or equivalent on principal instrument
- musical involvement expected
What is the Sixth Form Music Scholarship worth?
Worth £2,000 a year, as published by James Allen's Junior School.
£2,000 per annum deducted from fees plus contribution toward music lessons
How do you apply for the Sixth Form Music Scholarship?
James Allen's Junior 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 James Allen's Junior School's own terms.
Key dates
- Exam or audition
- 9 Dec 2026
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Sixth Form Music Scholarship at James Allen's Junior School worth?
It is worth £2,000 a year. £2,000 per annum deducted from fees plus contribution toward music lessons.
Who can apply for the Sixth Form Music Scholarship?
Grade 7 or equivalent on principal instrument; musical involvement expected.
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.
When is the Sixth Form Music Scholarship assessment?
On 9 Dec 2026.
Source: jags.org.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026