The next generation of virtuosi
At the Edinburgh Academy we nurture young talent. Edinburgh Academy school music scholarships are designed to reward excellence. Every year The Edinburgh Academy is delighted to offer a number of school music scholarships to help children achieve their highest potential.
The A L F Smith Music Scholarships are normally awarded at 2nds (S1); 4ths (S3) and 6ths (S5). The awards are made initially for two years; their continuation being based on satisfactory progress and commitment shown to music in curricular or co-curricular activities.
School music scholarship
application and awards procedures
Candidates for school music scholarships will be interviewed by members of the music department in the Spring Term.
Candidates for school music scholarships have no written music examination; candidates will be assessed on interview, report and audition in two instruments, one of which may be voice. Candidates for school music scholarships should perform two contrasted pieces on their first instrument, and one piece on their second. The audition may include a sight-reading test, scales and arpeggios on the first instrument, and aural tests.
We are always interested to see or hear any composition work or project work by candidates for school music scholarships too. Reports from instrumental/singing teachers will also be requested.
Overseas candidates for school music scholarships will be required to submit written evidence supported by testimonials.
School Music Scholarship Awards are made on the same basis as Academic Scholarships. External candidates for school music scholarships must also sit the Entrance Examination. These examinations take place in February.
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Music scholarship outline
Famous Musicians who are Alumni
Over the years a great many Academy pupils have gone on to professional success.
George Cathcart founded the promenade concerts. Roy Williamson of The Corries, composer of the Scottish anthem "Flower of Scotland" was a wartime pupil, and "Paul Jones", lead singer of the group Manfred Mann was a pupil in the fifties.
Phil Bancroft is today one of the leading figures on the flourishing Scottish jazz scene, whilst brother Tom Bancroft runs Caber Music. Jonathan Pitkin has been selected by the Society for the Promotion of New Music as a sponsored young composer. Moray Nairn has musically directed several Edinburgh shows.
Guy Berryman, bass guitarist with Coldplay, was at The Academy for 3 years. (See our alumni page)
Expert Tuition
The Academy will do everything in its power to help music scholars to develop their talents and achieve high levels of success. Music tuition at The Academy is of a very high standard. Music scholars receive free tuition with school staff in two instruments (or one instrument and singing).
Amount of Award
School music scholarship awards are made primarily with the purpose of promoting and recognising high achievement. Awards can be supplemented by bursaries to the value of full school fees subject to proven financial need and the terms of our Bursaries Scheme. In appropriate cases up to 100% of tuition fees may be covered where parental means would otherwise be insufficient to meet the fees.
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