The Music Scholarship at The King's School, Chester is a music scholarship for 11+ entry.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship?
Candidates demonstrating exceptional musical talent
What is the Music Scholarship worth?
- Music scholarship for candidates joining at Year 7, allocated following auditions with the Director of Music.
- Equivalent to a year's tuition in an instrument of choice.
How do you apply for the Music Scholarship?
The King's School, Chester 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 King's School, Chester's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Music Scholarship at The King's School, Chester worth?
Music scholarship for candidates joining at Year 7, allocated following auditions with the Director of Music. Equivalent to a year's tuition in an instrument of choice.
Who can apply for the Music Scholarship?
Candidates demonstrating exceptional musical talent.
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.