2003 Music Scholarship Guide
Barker College – 2004 Music Scholarships
Four music scholarships plus a vocal performing scholarship are offered for students entering Year 7 and Year 10. Each cover 50% of the academic tuition fees and 50% of the music instrument tuition. Closing date for applications : 20th February, 2003. Audition dates : 1st March ( Scholarship Exam ) and 6th & 7th March 2003 ( Audition ). For further information contact James Allington, Music Director, Barker College, 91 Pacific Highway, Hornsby 2077 Phone : 9847 8271 Fax : 9847 8210 or email : joy_hill@barker.nsw.edu.au
The Hills Grammar School - 2004 Music Scholarships
Music scholarships for students entering Years 7 to 11 in 2004 provide for 50% or 100% remission of school fees. Competitive entry based on audition / interview. Candidates must sit the A.C.E.R. examination. Closing date for applications : 21st February, 2003. Audition dates : Late May 2003. For further information contact Owen Nelson, Director of Music, The Hills Grammar School, 43 Kenthurst Road, Kenthurst 2156
Phone : 9654 5158 Fax : 9654 5225 or email : nelsoo@hillsgrammar.nsw.edu.au
Macarthur Anglican School - 2004 Music Scholarships
Scholarships awarded for students who will commence Year 7 , 9 or 11 in 2004. Must sit A.C.E.R. Scholarship Test in April and attend audition after that. Scholarships provide the benefit of 50% or 75% or 100% reduction in tuition fees. Recipients must take elective Music in Years 9 to 12. Closing date for applications : 21st February, 2003. Audition dates : Approx. May 2003. For further information contact Mr. Robert Chaytor, Director of Music, Macarthur Anglican School, Cobbitty Road, Cobbitty NSW 2570
Phone : (02) 4647 5333 Fax : (02) 4647 5444 or email : rchaytor@mas.nsw.edu.au
Meriden School – 2004 Music Scholarships
Music scholarships ( covering academic tuition ) are available for 2004. Scholarships for band and orchestral instruments will be awarded on the basis of an audition. Candidates will be granted an audition on the strength of their application. Closing date for applications : 21st February, 2003 . Audition Date: 31st March, 2003. For further information contact Mrs. Nicola Bartasek or Ms Sue Elliot , Meriden School , 10 – 12 Redmyre Road , Strathfield 2135 Phone : 9752 9444 Fax : 9746 1869 email : enquiries@meriden.nsw.edu.au
MLC School Burwood - 2004 Music Scholarships
MLC School has a tradition of musical excellence. It offers a wide variety of ensembles, including a full symphony orchestra, chamber orchestra and two Concert Bands for the enhancement of students' instrumental studies. In keeping with MLC's intent of Transforming Learning it has a ‘School of Composition’ led by Composer-in-Residence, Matthew Hindson. Other composers include Paul Stanhope and Damion Barbeler. The most innovative approaches to teaching music, including state of the art technology, can be found a MLC. Dux of the State 1996 HSC 2/3Unit Music, Dux of the State 1998 HSC 2/3Unit Music, Dux of the State 1998 HSC 2Unit(course 1), runner up to Dux in 1999 HSC 2/3Unit Music and 4th & 10th in 2000 HSC 2/3Unit were all MLC students. Results in the new format 2001 HSC celebrate similar musical successes with all students in Music 1 & Music 2 scoring in the highest band and a Music Ext student scoring a perfect score.
Music scholarships will be offered to outstanding music students entering Year 7 in 2004. They are awarded on the basis of the ACER Scholarship test and subsequent audition. Closing date for applications : 21 February, 2003. Auditions will be held in April, 2003. For further information contact: Mrs Karen Carey, Director of Music, MLC School, Rowley Street Burwood 2134 Phone : 97471266 Fax : 9745 3254 or email: kcarey@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au
Newington College – 2004 Music Scholarships
The College offers full or half remission of school tuition fees and payment of music tuition fees. Candidates are considered for choral, organ, orchestral instruments and piano scholarships. Entrance at Year 7 and above. The College maintains an extensive practical music programme covering choral and instrumental music. The facilities are excellent. Closing date for applications : 14th February, 2003 .Auditions will be held on 3rd or 10th May 2003. For further information contact: Mr. David Craddock , Director of Music, Newington College, Stanmore Road, Stanmore 2048 . Phone: 9568 9324
Fax: 9569 0133 Email: maihofer@newingtoncollege.nsw.edu.au
Pymble Ladies College - 2004 Music Scholarships
The College offers up to three full academic tuition Music Scholarships to girls entering Year 7 in Wind/Brass, Strings and Piano. They will be awarded to girls who, in addition to being academically capable, show evidence of outstanding musical ability and/or potential in one of these three areas. Closing date for applications : 21st February, 2003. Audition dates : A.C.E.R. Scholarship Examination date is 5th April, 2003 and Music Examination date is 3rd May, 2003. For further information contact Mrs. Sabina Turner, Director of Music, Pymble Ladies College, Avon Road, Pymble NSW 2073 Phone : 9855 7799 Fax : 9855 7766
or email : aschedlich@pymblelc.nsw.edu.au
Ravenswood School for Girls – 2004 Music Scholarships
Full Scholarships offered for entry into Years 7 and 10 . All school fees are paid but not instrumental tuition. Minimum level on principal instrument required : Year 7 – 5th Grade ; Year 10 – 7th Grade . Closing Date for applications : 21st February, 2003. Audition dates : Music auditions will be held 22nd March, 2003 and the Academic Examination on 15th March, 2003. For further information contact : Mrs. Susan Briedis, Music Director, Ravenswood School for Girls, 1b Cecil Street, Gordon 2072
Phone : 9498 9961 Fax : 9498 9999 Email: enrol@ravenswood.nsw.edu.au
SCEGGS Darlinghurst - 2004 Music Scholarships
Music scholarship offered in Year 11 covers full tuition fees for Years 11 and 12. It is envisaged that applicants will have reached Grade 7 or higher. The school also offers internal scholarships to cover the cost of instrumental tuition from Primary to Year 12. Closing date for applications : 21st March, 2003. Audition dates : May / June 2003. For further information contact Mr. Daniel Dries, Director of Music, SCEGGS Darlinghurst, 215 Forbes Street, Darlinghurst 2010
Phone : 9332 1133 Fax : 9332 1858
The Scots College - 2004 Music Scholarships
Two, three or four music scholarships are offered annually for part or full reduction of College tuition fees and also for music tuition fees. Entry to Year 7 or later years considered . AMEB grade requirements : minimum of Grade 3 at a high level to have been achieved. Regarding audition and closing dates in 2003 please telephone Mrs. Lesley Brown, College Registrar as scholarship arrangements are changing from previous years. All other details can be sought from Mr. William Clark, Director of Music , The Scots College, Victoria Road, Bellevue Hill 2023 Phone : 9391 7600
Fax : 9327 7584 or email : w.clark@tsc.nsw.edu.au
St.Andrews Cathedral School – 2004 Music Scholarships
St.Andrew‘s offers extensive music scholarships for boys ( Years 7 – 12 ) and senior girls ( Years 10 – 12 ) for instrumental performances. Choral scholarships are offered for entry into the St.Andrew’s Cathedral Choir for Primary students. Closing date for applications : end of May 2003 . Auditions will be held in June / July 2003. Further information on scholarships can be obtained from : Mrs. Chris Belshaw, Head of Music & Performing Arts , St.Andrew’s Cathedral School, 474 Kent Street, Sydney 2000 . Phone 9267 6491 Fax : 9261 8748 or email : cbelshaw@sacs.nsw.edu.au
St.Joseph’s College – 2004 Music Scholarships
Up to two music scholarships will be offered for up to six years of Secondary Education giving 50% remission of whichever fees are applicable – Boarding or Day. The same 50% concession applies to tuition and instrument hire. Preference is given to players of orchestral instruments. Open to boys entering Years 7 to 11 in 2004. Closing Date for applications : 26th March, 2003. Audition date : 2nd April, 2003. For further information and the necessary application form please contact Mr. Dev Gopalasamy , Music Director, St. Joseph‘s College, Mark Street, Hunters Hill 2110. Phone : 9816 0834 Fax : 9816 0829 or email : dev@joeys.org
Sydney Grammar School – 2004 Music Scholarships
Music Scholarships provide for remission of half fees to boys entering Year 7 in 2004. Competitive audition for players of orchestral instruments. Minimum standards : Strings - Grade 5 ; Woodwind and Brass - Grade 3 ; Piano – Grade 6. Candidates must sit A.C.E.R examination on 5th April, 2003. Closing Date for applications : Friday 7th March, 2003. Audition dates : Tuesday 25th or Wednesday 26th March, 2003. For further information contact Ms Rita Fin , Music Director, Sydney Grammar School, College Street, Darlinghurst 2010
Phone : 9332 5826 Fax : 9332 5837
Trinity Grammar School - 2004 Music Scholarships
Music and academic scholarships available to students in Year 7, the Junior School ( Years 3 to 6 ) and the Preparatory School. Closing date for applications : March 2003. Audition dates : to be advised. For further information contact : Mr. Phil Pratt, Director of Music, Trinity Grammar School, 119 Prospect Road, Summer Hill 2130 Phone : 9581 6000 Fax : 9799 9449
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