In short
The Sixth Form Music Scholarship at Maida Vale School is a music scholarship for 16+ entry.
Who can apply for the Sixth Form Music Scholarship?
- Grade 6 one instrument plus ABRSM Grade 5 Theory
- commit to participating in solo and ensemble performances.
How do you apply for the Sixth Form Music Scholarship?
Expression of interest to alex.maughan@maidavaleschool.com by 10 November 2025.
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 Maida Vale School's own terms.
Key dates
- Exam or audition
- December 2025 (date TBC) (past)
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Sixth Form Music Scholarship?
Grade 6 one instrument plus ABRSM Grade 5 Theory; commit to participating in solo and ensemble performances.
How do you apply for the Sixth Form Music Scholarship?
Expression of interest to alex.maughan@maidavaleschool.com by 10 November 2025.