The Music Scholarship Year 9 Entry at Magdalen College School is a music scholarship for 13+ entry, worth £1,431 a year.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship Year 9 Entry?
- Available to internal and external candidates for Year 9 entry who are under 14 on 1 September
- expected Grade 6, ideally Grade 5 Distinction on practical exam
What is the Music Scholarship Year 9 Entry worth?
Worth £1,431 a year, as published by Magdalen College School.
Includes financial recompense of 30 instrument lessons worth £1431 per annum
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship Year 9 Entry?
Magdalen College 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 Magdalen College School's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Music Scholarship Year 9 Entry at Magdalen College School worth?
It is worth £1,431 a year. Includes financial recompense of 30 instrument lessons worth £1431 per annum.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship Year 9 Entry?
Available to internal and external candidates for Year 9 entry who are under 14 on 1 September; expected Grade 6, ideally Grade 5 Distinction on practical exam.
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: mcsoxford.org