Scholarships
Assessment and auditions for entry in September 2012, will be held on March 2/3 and April 27/28 2012.
Applications are invited from Boys and Girls under 11 on 1st September 2012 for:
Academic
Music
All - rounder
Awards are for between 5% and 15% of the fees. They are tenable for the duration of the child's time at St. Martin's Ampleforth, although they do not imply any claim on Ampleforth College, which awards its own Academic Scholarships at 13+ without restriction or obligation.
In cases of financial need, a bursary may be granted subject to completion of a statement of parental income. All bursary awards may be subject to periodic reviews.
Eligibility for Choral Scholarships
Children applying when aged 7-9 need not necessarily have any prior choral experience. Children of 10 and upwards should have some experience unless there are exceptional circumstances. Candidates should be able to perform to a reasonable standard (appropriate to their age) on a musical instrument. As part of the audition process, candidates will be expected to sing a solo and perform on their instrument(s) music of their own choice.
Eligibility for Instrumental Scholarships
Children applying when aged 7-9 should be able to perform to a reasonable standard (Associated Board grade 1-2) on an instrument and be considering starting another instrument. Children aged 10-11 should be at an equivalent standard of Grade 3 (Associated Board) on their first instrument and to have made good progress on a second instrument. Children of age 11 and upwards should be working towards grade 5 on their first instrument and grade 3 on their second instrument.
For further information, please contact: The Headmaster
St. Martins Ampleforth, Gilling Castle, Gilling East, York, YO62 4HP
Tel: 01439 766601 Fax :01439 788538
E-mail: admissions@stmartins.ampleforth.org.uk