A number of Music Scholarships are available at 11+ (Year 7 entry).

Applicants who apply for scholarships at 11+ will be of at least Grade 5 standard on their first instrument. Some proficiency in piano playing is always welcome from prospective scholars whose first instrument is not the piano, but it is not a specific requirement. Candidates must also satisfy the Putney High School entry requirements.

Any candidate accepting a scholarship will be expected to participate fully in the musical life of the school and be proactive in seeking out opportunities to further develop and hone their skills and talents.

Preparing For Your 11+ Music Scholarship Audition

When deciding which pieces to play, please be mindful of the following:

Difficulty – choose pieces that you can play comfortably and musically. A performance of a more modest piece that is played fluently and is full of musical interest and detail will impress us far more than a difficult piece played less accurately.

Accompaniment – we will provide an accompanist for your audition. If your piece has a piano part, remember to bring it with you.

Singing – although not a requirement, it is always a pleasure to hear candidates sing. Please bring a piece if you wish – a song that you may have learned with your school choir would be fine.

The audition will include sight reading on the candidate’s first instrument and aural tests. These will be of approximately Grade 5 standard.

Above all, we want the candidates to feel totally at ease throughout the audition and enjoy performing music.