The Year 7 Music Scholarship at Reading Blue Coat School is a music scholarship for 11+ entry. Assessment is on 13 Nov 2026.
Who can apply for the Year 7 Music Scholarship?
Students demonstrating exceptional talent in music
What is the Year 7 Music Scholarship worth?
- Music scholarships at Year 7 entry.
- Scholarships are honorary and do not carry fee remission.
How do you apply for the Year 7 Music Scholarship?
Reading Blue Coat 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 Reading Blue Coat School's own terms.
Key dates
- Exam or audition
- 13 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Year 7 Music Scholarship at Reading Blue Coat School worth?
Music scholarships at Year 7 entry. Scholarships are honorary and do not carry fee remission.
Who can apply for the Year 7 Music Scholarship?
Students demonstrating exceptional talent in music.
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 Year 7 Music Scholarship assessment?
On 13 Nov 2026.
Source: rbcs.org.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026