MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP SIXTH FORM

MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP SIXTH FORM

Music at Trinity and Trinity School Music Awards For Sixth Form Entry in September 2019 The Trinity Tradition For many years Trinity School has maintained a strong tradition of instrumental and choral music. We are proud to have some very talented students who lead our many orchestras, wind bands and numerous smaller instrumental groups. Hardly a week goes by without a concert of some kind, either within the School or in public. Trinity instrumentalists have had consistent successes in competitions and festivals, and for many consecutive years Trinity ensembles have performed at the finalists' concerts of the Pro Corda National Chamber Music Festival. Music after Trinity The last fifty years have produced a whole range of pupils who are now enjoying rewarding careers in different spheres of music, including orchestral and chamber music players, conductors, singers, composers and arrangers, pianists, organists, teachers on the staff of London music colleges, pop musicians, and others involved in music administration, therapy and the media. Among the numerous Trinity pupils who enjoy a successful professional life are Stephen Bryant, Leader of the BBC Symphony Orchestra; Anthony Britten, film music composer and music director of West End shows and the Royal National Theatre; Mark Fleming, member of the vocal group Cantabile; Nicholas Whiting, Associate Leader, BBC National Orchestra of Wales; Ken Burton, Conductor of the London Adventist Chorale; and Robin O Neill, principal bassoonist in the Philharmonic Orchestra. Many other former pupils - instrumentalists and singers - actively maintain their music as a paramount hobby. Trinity Music Awards (16+ candidates) Music scholarships are awarded to students with exceptional musical promise on at least one instrument. Although some candidates may not have taken music exams, most candidates are Grade VIII+ standard (Associated Board) at 16+. Applications for Music Awards should be returned to the Music Office. Auditions for 16+ will take place during the same week as the sixth form exams and interviews. Candidates should be prepared to play two pieces on their principal instrument and one piece on another instrument (if they play one). They will be expected to read a short piece at sight, and to answer questions to show their musicianship. Full details are given to all candidates who are offered an audition. There is no fee for music auditions and an accompanist is provided.

Music Scholarships A Music Scholarship at Trinity offers: 1. Up to one half remission of the School Fees. 2. Free music tuition on up to two instruments (maximum). Scholars may have music lessons at School or with a private music teacher recognised by the School. Tuition fees are based on the current Trinity scale. 3. Free loan of orchestral instruments from the School if required. Music Tuition Award A Music Tuition Award at Trinity offers: 1. Free music tuition on up to two instruments (maximum). Award holders may have music lessons at School or with a private music teacher recognized by the School. Tuition fees are based on the current Trinity scale. 2. Free loan of orchestral instruments from the School if required. Singing Awards Students who make a significant contribution to the school choir may be offered a singing award at the discretion of the Director of Music. This consists of free vocal tuition from a professional singing teacher. A student may hold a Singing Award as well as an instrumental award. Trinity Music Department David Swinson (Director of Music), Gillian Kitchen (Asst. Director of Music), Liz Regan (Acting Asst. Director of Music and Head of Woodwind), Richard Holdsworth (Head of Academic Music), Cristian Persinaru (Head of Strings), Richard Evans (Head of Piano and Music Academy Director), Rosie Walker (Head of Junior Music), Helen Wickes (Music Administrator), Tina Murphy (Music Secretary), Amanda Boe (Music Timetabler) and Carol Townsend (Music Administration/Support) with 34 instrumental and vocal teachers. * * * * * * For further information please contact the music office. Email: music@trinity.croydon.sch.uk Tel: 020 8656 9541

TRINITY SCHOOL MUSIC AWARDS APPLICATION FORM Surname. First names. Address.. Telephone No... Date of birth.. Present School.. Principal Instrument.. Number of years tuition. Last music exam (if any) Associated Board/Guildhall/London College Grade.. Experience and achievements so far. Second instrument (if any).. Number of years tuition. Last music exam (if any) Associated Board/Guildhall/London College Grade.. Experience and achievements so far. Vocal or choral experience.. Any other relevant information..... Signature. Date.. (Parent or Guardian)

This application should be accompanied by a testimonial from at least one instrumental teacher. Instrumental Teacher s Testimonial Teacher (Mr/Mrs/Miss). Address. Telephone No. Email...... *************************** Candidate s name.... Please write about the candidate s suitability to be auditioned for a Trinity School Music Award. Signed.....Date..

Instrumental Teacher s Testimonial Teacher (Mr/Mrs/Miss).. Address.. Telephone No. Email...... *************************** Candidate s name.... Please write about the candidate s suitability to be auditioned for a Trinity School Music Award. Signed.....Date..