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Year 9 Foundation Music Scholarships
Scholarship details
| Study levels | High School |
|---|---|
| Close date | Friday, 12 April 2024 |
| Domestic/international | Domestic Only |
About the scholarship
Up to four scholarships are awarded each year, covering up to 50 per cent of tuition fees for five years and possibly covering instrument tuition costs for top candidates. For these scholarships, candidates should be in Year 8 at the time of application. Application is by audition.
Entry requirements
Candidates attend an audition at which they perform two contrasting pieces from their own repertoire on their musical instrument (a minimum of Grade V or equivalent standard of performance is required). If they wish to audition on two instruments then they are to perform one piece per instrument.
They may be asked to sing short passages by ear, respond to aural tests of pitch and rhythm and sight-read material provided by the examiner. The panel requests that applicants bring with them photocopies of the music to be played at the audition. It is mandatory for students to perform with an accompanist for at least one of their pieces (they must provide their own accompanist). It is not necessary to play repeats in the music.
Evidence of good or above average scholastic progress, together with testimonials of personality and conduct will also be required at the time of application. The successful candidates for the Music scholarship will be expected to take Music as part of their academic programme from Years 10–12.
Applicants must be New Zealand citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand.