In short
The 16+ Music Scholarship at Rugby School is a music scholarship for 16+ entry.
How do you apply for the 16+ Music Scholarship?
Rugby 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 Rugby School's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
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: rugbyschool.co.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026