The Music Scholarship at St Benedict's School is a music scholarship. Applications close on 15 Nov 2026. Assessment is on 23 Nov 2026.
What is the Music Scholarship worth?
- 11+ and Sixth Form Music Scholarship: application by Sun 15 Nov 2026
- performance, aural and sight-reading tests and interview held week commencing Mon 23 Nov 2026.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship?
St Benedict's 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 St Benedict's School's own terms.
Key dates
- Deadline
- 15 Nov 2026
- Exam or audition
- 23 Nov 2026, at school
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Music Scholarship at St Benedict's School worth?
11+ and Sixth Form Music Scholarship: application by Sun 15 Nov 2026; performance, aural and sight-reading tests and interview held week commencing Mon 23 Nov 2026.
When is the Music Scholarship deadline?
Applications close on 15 Nov 2026.
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 Music Scholarship assessment?
On 23 Nov 2026, at at school.
Source: stbenedicts.org.uk, checked 5 Nov 2026