Music Scholarships

The Director of Music, Mr Anthony Cain, can be contacted through his PA on checksfielda@downehouse.net.  Music Scholarships and Exhibitions may be awarded annually and are discretionary.  The auditions and interviews take place at Downe House in February of the year of entry.  The Awards are open to candidates at 11+, 12+ and 13+ entry, and at Sixth Form level.

Music Scholars will receive free tuition in a maximum of two instruments, which may include the voice, up to a maximum of 30 lessons per year.  Exhibitioners will receive free tuition in one instrument, up to a maximum of 30 lessons per year.  Candidates who are successful in gaining an award, but require greater remission in fees in order to be able to take up their place may apply for a Music means-tested Bursary.  Forms are available from the Registrar or Finance & Administration Bursar and should be returned to the Finance & Administration Bursar.

Duties of a Music Award Holder

• Music Scholars and Exhibitioners will follow a plan of annual appraisal to assist and monitor their development as musicians
• Music Scholars and Exhibitioners will normally be expected to take Music GCSE
• Although holders of Awards need not be intending to make a career in Music, they are expected to make a considerable contribution to the musical life of the school