The Music Scholarship 11+ at Merchant Taylors' School is a music scholarship for 11+ entry. The last published deadline was 31 Oct 2025; check with the school for the next round.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship 11+?
Minimum Grade 5 on principal instrument
What is the Music Scholarship 11+ worth?
- Music scholarship at 11+ entry (Scholar level).
- Minimum Grade 5 on principal instrument.
- Audition day includes group singing, aural tests, sight-reading, interview, and two prepared pieces.
- Music Exhibitioner awards also available at a lower threshold.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship 11+?
Day of auditions after the entrance exams: group singing, aural tests, sight-reading, interview and a performance of two pieces.
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 Merchant Taylors' School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 31 Oct 2025 (past)
Dates usually move each year, so confirm the next round with the school.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Music Scholarship 11+ at Merchant Taylors' School worth?
Music scholarship at 11+ entry (Scholar level). Minimum Grade 5 on principal instrument. Audition day includes group singing, aural tests, sight-reading, interview, and two prepared pieces. Music Exhibitioner awards also available at a lower threshold.
When is the Music Scholarship 11+ deadline?
The last published deadline was 31 Oct 2025. It usually falls at the same time each year, so check the next date with Merchant Taylors' School's admissions office.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship 11+?
Minimum Grade 5 on principal instrument.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship 11+?
Day of auditions after the entrance exams: group singing, aural tests, sight-reading, interview and a performance of two pieces.
Source: mtsn.org.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026