In short
The Music Scholarships at Shiplake College is a music scholarship.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarships?
- Available at Year 7, 9 and 12 to pupils who have passed entry assessments
- Year 7 Grade III+, Year 9 Grade V+, Year 12 normally Grade VI.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarships?
Perform two short contrasting pieces, aural and practical tests, and an interview with the Director of Music.
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 Shiplake College's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Music Scholarships?
Available at Year 7, 9 and 12 to pupils who have passed entry assessments; Year 7 Grade III+, Year 9 Grade V+, Year 12 normally Grade VI.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarships?
Perform two short contrasting pieces, aural and practical tests, and an interview with the Director of Music.
Source: shiplake.org.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026