Music Scholarships
Music scholarships are conditional on the student’s continued commitment to both co-curricular and classroom music. Recipients are expected to pursue music academically throughout their time at St Mary’s, including enrolling in ATAR Music in Years 11 and 12.
To retain their music scholarship, students are required to:
- Maintain active membership in the appropriate ensemble(s) for their instrument, including a choir, with participation in at least two large ensembles.
- Participate in the music section of the annual Creative and Performing Arts Festival (CAPAF).
- Be enthusiastically involved in the broader musical life of St Mary’s, prioritising school-based music activities over external commitments.
- Continue ongoing instrumental tuition, demonstrating consistent improvement in their music skills.
- Be enrolled in classroom music.
Scholarship Applications
The application process begins with the submission of an audio-visual recording for shortlisting. Selected candidates will proceed to academic testing, and those advancing further will be invited to a live audition and interview.
Expected Standard
As a guide, applicants for the music scholarship entering Year 7 should demonstrate a playing level equivalent to the following AMEB standards, with progressively higher standards expected for applicants in older year groups.
Violin, Cello, Piano: AMEB Grade 6 or higher
All other instruments: AMEB Grade 4 or higher
Students unsure of their level are encouraged to consult their instrumental teacher before applying.
Application Requirements
All applicants must submit the following by 5.00pm Thursday 23 January 2025:
- A 3 to 5 minute video demonstrating their performance skills on each instrument they wish to be considered for.
- A reference letter from their current instrumental teacher
- Semester 2, 2024 school report
- Most recent NAPLAN results
- Copies of relevant music certificates and exam results
Important Dates
Shortlisted applicants will be notified and invited to register for the Scholarship Test on Saturday, 15 February 2025. Please note the registration deadlines below:
| Group | Invitation to Register | Deadline to Register (via AAS) |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Applicants | 3 February 2025 | 5 February 2025 |
| Regional and Overseas Applicants | 28 January 2025 | 31 January 2025 |
If your child is not shortlisted for a music scholarship, they will not be required to sit the academic test. However, if you wish for them to be considered for another St Mary’s scholarship, they must be registered via AAS by the above deadlines.
Following the academic test results, shortlisted students will be invited to advance to a live audition and interview.
Scholarship amounts
The Music Scholarship award is determined by St Mary’s and is not open to negotiation. It represents part remission of tuition fees, typically between 25% and 50% off the total tuition fee.
Additional Information
If you require more information, please feel free to contact our Enrolments team on (08) 9341 9135 or enrolments@stmarys.wa.edu.au