The Chorister Bursary at The Cathedral School Llandaff is a music scholarship, worth 35% of fees.
Who can apply for the Chorister Bursary?
- Boy and girl choristers of Llandaff Cathedral, Years 3-6.
- Additional bursary funding available via the Chorister Bursary Fund for up to 100% of fees.
What is the Chorister Bursary worth?
Worth 35% of fees, as published by The Cathedral School Llandaff.
- All choristers currently receive a 35% reduction in fees.
- The Chorister Bursary Fund aims to provide an additional 65% of fees for pupils in Years 3 to 6, making choral training open to singers regardless of financial means.
- Boys and girls are both eligible following historic change in 2021.
How do you apply for the Chorister Bursary?
The Cathedral School Llandaff 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 The Cathedral School Llandaff's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Chorister Bursary at The Cathedral School Llandaff worth?
It is worth 35% of fees.
Who can apply for the Chorister Bursary?
Boy and girl choristers of Llandaff Cathedral, Years 3-6. Additional bursary funding available via the Chorister Bursary Fund for up to 100% of fees.
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.