St Andrew’s Choir Scholarship

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Singing continually since 1842, the Choir of St Andrew’s Brighton is Victoria’s oldest choir. Since 1924, the St Andrew’s Choral Scholarship has provided a rare and unique opportunity for young Australians to experience the benefits previously only available to children in the UK and Europe. The scholarship provides a ‘choral scholar’ with the opportunity to join a living international tradition in one of only three professional-level choirs in the state (the others being St Patrick’s and St Paul’s). 

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Does your son have a love and passion for singing?

The St Andrew’s Choir, the longest choral music tradition in Victoria, offers a co-educational, collegiate, supportive and nurturing environment for any student wishing to hone and expand their natural singing abilities. With a generous scholarship, this mixed gender and age choir offers an opportunity to make life-long friendships with like-minded peers. The St Andrew’s Choir partners with the Schools, supporting and encouraging a well-rounded and wide-ranging opportunity based education. Choristers benefit from improved general musicianship which includes sight reading, aural/ear training and music theory. Regular public performances, which may include solo opportunities, alongside the Choir’s professional vocal musicians and Choir Alumni members, further expands Choristers’ choral education. The Choir can also provide pathways for musical journeys through tertiary studies and beyond.

Are you eligible to apply?

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • A willingness to be a member of the St Andrew’s Choir
  • A willingness to be fully involved in the Choir from the beginning of Term 1 until Christmas Day each year

Criteria

Selection will be based on the following criteria:

  • The results of a 20-minute audition conducted by the St Andrew’s Choir Director of Music and School’s Music staff (student to perform two contrasting pieces)
  • A 40-minute music aptitude test conducted prior to the audition
  • Ability to sight read
  • Previous music and school reports
  • An interview with the relevant Head of School and St Andrew’s Vicar or Director of Music

Value

75% of tuition fees. Choral Scholarships do not cover:

  • The cost of books, stationery or uniforms
  • Consolidated charges
  • Discretionary charges such as overseas trips.

Audience

Treble and Alto singers: Boys entering Years 4 to 7 in 2025.

Tenor and Bass Singers: Boys entering Years 9 to 11 in 2025.

Duration

Scholarship-holders are expected to complete their secondary education at BGS.

Special conditions

Choral Scholarship holders are required to:

  • Undertake vocal lessons at the School (or by an approved vocal teacher after school hours) as well as perform in the relevant School musical ensembles, at an appropriate level as directed.
  • Contribute positively and enthusiastically to school life. Progress and contribution to school life are reviewed annually.

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 boy may hold more than one scholarship.

Apply

Choir Scholarship Application form

For girls, please visit Firbank Grammar’s Enrolments & Scholarships page: 

Firbank Grammar Scholarships