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A level Music scholarships

The Ashbourne Scholarship Programme offers scholarships for A level Music and welcomes applications from students with both the academic qualifications and personal qualities to make a meaningful contribution to college life.

Scholarships are awarded principally for academic or musical achievement, and all candidates should expect to sit a written test or participate in an audition. A history of participation in activities inside and outside of school is also expected.

Music at Ashbourne

Ashbourne College has a thriving Music department with a well established choir run by the head of music Piers Tattersall and a jazz band. Every year students across the college are given the chance to showcase their talents in Music, Art, Fashion, Dance and Drama in the annual Revue.

Academic requirements

Applicants for an A level Music scholarship at Ashbourne must have:

Strong academic potential;

Strong oral and written English;

Excellent audition.

Personal qualities

Applicants should also demonstrate:

An independent and pro-active approach to their career and education;

The ability to think critically;

A history of participation in school activities;

Previously holding a position of responsibility at their former school or college;

A range of hobbies, interests and achievements outside of school;

Ambition in their education and personal life.

Scholar performance

Watch exceptionally talented musician Verena Koay perform at Ashbourne’s 35th Anniversary event.

 

Apply

To apply for a place on the Ashbourne Scholarship Programme for September 2020 entry, please fill in the form below and we will contact you.

What will I have to prepare for my audition?

Students are required to perform a Music piece of their choice; 2–3 minutes long. Following the performance students may be asked questions regarding their choice of Music and other music related questions.

Please ensure that you send us your sheet music prior to your audition to [email protected]

Where will the auditions take place?

Ashbourne is currently accepting pre-recorded auditions, filmed on your own device and submitted online.

Traditionally, however, auditions take place at our main premises: ‘Old Court Place’.

17 Old Court Place,

Kensington,

W8 4PL

Nearest tube station – High Street Kensington (District & Circle line)

When will I know the outcome of my audition?

Students will need to complete the audition as well as attend an interview, currently online, and take some admissions tests before we can finalise a decision. Scholarships will be rewarded on a first come first serve basis and therefore it is best to have your interview and complete the tests prior to the audition.

Who should I contact about my audition?

If you would like to apply for a scholarship place please complete the contact form below or if you have any queries regarding your audition please call us on 020 7937 3858 or email [email protected].

Apply

To apply for a place on the Ashbourne Scholarship Programme for September 2020 entry, please fill in the form below and we will contact you.

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