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We do not have formal entry criteria – every student is different, and all students make progress at different stages. Above all else we are looking for evidence of some achievement, a musical spark, and lots of potential. Our happiest students are the ones who are extremely motivated intrinsically: they can’t imagine doing anything other than music, and this is clear in their playing and singing.

Consequently, applications and auditions are assessed very much on an individual basis, and exam certificates are not essential. However as a rough guide, with very few exceptions, students joining our school will be playing at approximately the following standard on their first instrument:

• Age 9: minimum Grade 4/5 standard (pianists and string players generally higher)
• Age 12/13: minimum Grade 7 standard (pianists and string players generally higher)
• For year 12 (sixth form) we are looking for students who will comfortably be able to apply for top conservatoires and universities at the start of year 13.

Composers and Singers are advised to contact the school for more information if in doubt.

We are set up to teach advanced students of classical music and jazz, and although the musical repertoire is varied, we do not run a formal pop or rock school course. All students take iGCSE and pre-U Music, and many take Music Technology A level too.