The Chorister Scholarship at Westminster Cathedral Choir School is a music scholarship.
Who can apply for the Chorister Scholarship?
Boys entering Year 4 (8+) as choristers from Year 4 to Year 8, who board during the week.
What is the Chorister Scholarship worth?
- Up to 100% off fees
- generous scholarships for all choristers, supplemented by means-tested bursaries where needed
How do you apply for the Chorister Scholarship?
- Join a Zoom session, meet the Master of Music for an informal chat, then a formal audition with English and maths assessments and an instrument piece
- no cost to apply.
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 Westminster Cathedral Choir School's own terms.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Chorister Scholarship at Westminster Cathedral Choir School worth?
Up to 100% off fees; generous scholarships for all choristers, supplemented by means-tested bursaries where needed.
Who can apply for the Chorister Scholarship?
Boys entering Year 4 (8+) as choristers from Year 4 to Year 8, who board during the week.
How do you apply for the Chorister Scholarship?
Join a Zoom session, meet the Master of Music for an informal chat, then a formal audition with English and maths assessments and an instrument piece; no cost to apply.
Source: choirschool.com, checked 4 Nov 2026