YEAR 12 DU CANE MUSIC INSTRUMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

You are recommended to consult carefully the Music assessment criteria in the STAHS Scholarship Brochure before
submitting your application.
Assessment:
Auditions will take place on Tuesday 8 November 2022.
Candidates should offer two instruments (although an outstanding candidate with just one would be considered) and
will be expected to perform one or two contrasting pieces on the principal instrument and one on the second and any
other instrument offered.
Normally candidates will have reached a minimum standard of Grade 7 on their principal instrument.
The candidates will be required to sing a short, prepared piece unaccompanied and will also be given a sight-reading
test on one of their instruments, as well as aural and musicianship tests. They will also be interviewed by the Director
of Music.
Procedure:
Please complete and return this form (along with accompaniments) to our Music Administrator, Miss Edwards, at the
following address: St Albans High School for Girls, Townsend Avenue, St Albans, AL1 3SJ or by email to
EdwardsS@stahs.org.uk by Friday 14 October 2022. Supporting documentation, such as references from music
teachers, is welcome but not obligatory. Following receipt of applications, candidates may be asked to attend the
school for auditions, for which an official accompanist will be provided.
Candidates are asked to bring a printed/handwritten programme of the pieces offered.

Instrument(s) played Length of time studied Present teacher’s name

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Examination Results. Please list all music and theory examination results

Please list the school orchestras and/or choirs that

you participate in.

Do you attend any other regular orchestras or

choirs?

Are you a member of the junior department of one

of the London Colleges of Music?
Head: Mrs Amber Waite BSc Rutgers, MSc Oxon
St Albans High School for Girls, Townsend Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3SJ Registered in England - 321911
info@stahs.org.uk 01727 853 800 stahs.org.uk Registered Charity - 311065
 Have you attended any holiday music courses?
(please list)

Applicant’s Name:
Applicant’s Date of Birth:
Applicant’s Current School:

Signature of Parent/Guardian:
Email address:
Telephone number:
Date:

Head: Mrs Amber Waite BSc Rutgers, MSc Oxon

St Albans High School for Girls, Townsend Avenue, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3SJ Registered in England - 321911
info@stahs.org.uk 01727 853 800 stahs.org.uk Registered Charity - 311065