The Music Scholarship 16+ at St Helen and St Katharine is a music scholarship for 16+ entry. Assessment is on 19 Nov 2026.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship 16+?
Candidates should currently be Grade 8 standard in at least one instrument.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship 16+?
St Helen and St Katharine 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 Helen and St Katharine's own terms.
Key dates
- Exam or audition
- 19 Nov 2026
- Decisions
- December 2026 (date TBC)
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship 16+?
Candidates should currently be Grade 8 standard in at least one instrument.
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 16+ assessment?
On 19 Nov 2026.
Source: shsk.org.uk, checked 8 Nov 2026