In short
The Music Scholarships at St Peter's School York is a music scholarship.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarships?
Young instrumentalists and singers entering at 13+ or 16+.
What is the Music Scholarships worth?
- Honorary, no fee concession
- covers tuition on up to three instruments and exam fees
How do you apply for the Music Scholarships?
- Assessed by audition
- Grade 5 expected for 13+ and Grade 7 for 16+, though potential is most important.
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 Peter's School York's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Music Scholarships at St Peter's School York worth?
Honorary, no fee concession; covers tuition on up to three instruments and exam fees.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarships?
Young instrumentalists and singers entering at 13+ or 16+.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarships?
Assessed by audition; Grade 5 expected for 13+ and Grade 7 for 16+, though potential is most important.
Source: stpetersyork.org.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026