In short
The Music Scholarship at John Lyon School Prep is a music scholarship.
What is the Music Scholarship worth?
Awarded to pupils with exceptional musical talent
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship?
- Separate application form
- candidates meet the Head of Department and are assessed
- 11+ or 13+ registration also required.
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 John Lyon School Prep's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Music Scholarship at John Lyon School Prep worth?
Awarded to pupils with exceptional musical talent.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship?
Separate application form; candidates meet the Head of Department and are assessed; 11+ or 13+ registration also required.
Source: johnlyon.org, checked 4 Nov 2026