The Performing Arts Scholarship (Music Specialism) at The Queen's School, Chester is a music scholarship for 7+ entry.
Who can apply for the Performing Arts Scholarship (Music Specialism)?
Outstanding musical ability and potential, Year 7 entry
What is the Performing Arts Scholarship (Music Specialism) worth?
- For outstanding young musicians demonstrating exceptional ability and potential in first instrument.
- Includes one year of peripatetic tuition on Scholar's first instrument.
- Title of Queen's Music Scholar.
How do you apply for the Performing Arts Scholarship (Music Specialism)?
- Application form and audition video with a reference
- shortlisted candidates have a face-to-face interview with sight-reading and aural test.
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 Queen's School, Chester's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Performing Arts Scholarship (Music Specialism) at The Queen's School, Chester worth?
For outstanding young musicians demonstrating exceptional ability and potential in first instrument. Includes one year of peripatetic tuition on Scholar's first instrument. Title of Queen's Music Scholar.
Who can apply for the Performing Arts Scholarship (Music Specialism)?
Outstanding musical ability and potential, Year 7 entry.
How do you apply for the Performing Arts Scholarship (Music Specialism)?
Application form and audition video with a reference; shortlisted candidates have a face-to-face interview with sight-reading and aural test.
Source: thequeensschool.co.uk, checked 4 Nov 2026