Instrumental Music Scholarships
For entry in 2026
How to apply
Complete and attach the completed PDF application form, NAPLAN results, school report, reference and supporting documents via email as PDFs, with a maximum of five attachments.
| Status | Open |
| Opening date | 6 December 2024 |
| Closing date | 14 February 2025 at 5.00pm. Late applications will not be accepted |
| Audition date: | TBA*Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an audition. |
| Important information: |
– Only shortlisted students will be contacted for interview. – Unsuccessful candidates will be notified via email. |
Are you eligible to apply?
Audience
Students in Year 4 in 2025 for entry into Year 5 in 2026
Students in Year 6 in 2025 for entry into Year 7 in 2026
Students in Year 8 in 2025 for entry into Year 9 in 2026
Piano, violin, viola and cello students are required to be at the standard listed below:
Year 5 – AMEB Grade 3
Year 7 – AMEB Grade 5
Year 9 – AMEB Grade 7
To apply, you need to be a talented player of one of the following instruments:
- Woodwind: flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet
- Brass: trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba
- Strings: violin, viola, cello, double bass
- Percussion: mallet percussion and drum kit
- Other: If you play an instrument other than those listed above (such as piano) and wish to discuss the possibility of applying for a scholarship, please contact the Music School directly on 03 8591 2258. Please note that BGS does not offer guitar scholarships.
Criteria
Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of:
- An audition conducted by the Director of Music and specialist instrumental staff.
- Music and school reports.
- And an interview with the Head of Junior or Secondary School.
Scholarships may only be awarded to students who are permanent residents or citizens of Australia.
Value
All scholarships are at the discretion of the Headmaster; instrumental scholarships cover a percentage of the tuition fee.
Instrumental Scholarships do not cover:
- The cost of books, stationery or uniforms.
- Consolidated charge.
- Discretionary charges such as overseas trips.
Duration
Instrumental Music scholarship holders are expected to complete their education at BGS.
Special conditions
Instrumental music scholarship holders are expected to:
- Maintain a sound standard of academic achievement.
- Participate in all relevant instrumental ensembles and choirs.
- Contribute positively to the musical life of the School.
The audition process
Only shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an audition.
During the audition (approx. 20 minutes), the applicant will be required to:
- Perform two or three contrasting pieces, depending on length. If the applicant plays more than one instrument, two pieces should be performed on the major instrument and the third on the second instrument.
- Demonstrate sight-reading ability (some aural tests may also be given).
Prior to the practical audition, the applicant will be required to sit a music aptitude test (approx. 40 minutes).
Don’t forget….
Applications must be accompanied by a reference from the applicant’s music teacher, a copy of his Semester 2 2024 report, most recent NAPLAN and information regarding all relevant musical attainments.
A Scholarship may be withdrawn if the Headmaster is not satisfied with the diligence or conduct of the holder. Failure to pay fees may also lead to withdrawal. The School reserves the right not to award any or all of the scholarships available. No student may hold more than one scholarship.
Contact
Return the application form via email to the Admissions Coordinator: admissions@brightongrammar.vic.edu.au
For further information please contact:
BGS Music School administration
03 8591 2258
