Music Scholarship specifications

The Music Scholarship Programme is open to any student keen to continue their musical development while studying at Exeter. As such, there are no set criteria for becoming a Scholar (we do not expect you to have attained a particular grade etc.); rather, we look for willingness and enthusiasm to get involved in the many musical opportunities available to you at the University.

Scholarships available

Instruments (all genres)
Voice (all genres)
Composition/song writing
Sound engineering

How to apply

Applications for the Music Scholarship Programme 2012/13 are now closed.
If you submitted an application form before the closing date, Wednesday 26th September at 17:00, you will receive your audition date and time within the first two weeks of October 2012.
The opening date for submitting applications for the 2013/14 academic year will be posted on this site in 2013.

Opportunities

Individual development

Individual Music Tuition: a number of lessons based on the level of your individual scholarship
Music Lectures and workshops: accelerate your progress and think more about your Music

Performance opportunities

Lunchtime/Tea time recitals/Composition concerts
Scholars' Ensemble concerts.

Your contribution

Active involvement in University music
Participating in Scholars Ensemble when required
Encouraging and assisting your peers at any level
Practising/preparing enough to progress in your lessons
A short review at the end of each term to document what you have acheived.

Scholars' Ensemble

You don't have to be a Music Scholar to be involved; see the Scholars' Ensemble page for further information.

Additional information for applicants

I received a scholarship last year. Do I need to reapply for one this year?

Yes. You need to complete and submit a new application form and reaudition to renew your Music Scholarship. This will allow both you and the Music Office to see how much you have moved on as a musician since you last received lessons, and it will show if you have continued with your personal practice during the summer recess.

Most importantly, the scholarship lessons are designed to fit your goals and preferences as a musician. These may have changed since you were first awarded a scholarship, so a review of what you want to achieve as a musican is worthwhle in order to ensure you get the most out of your lessons.

I have missed my audition. Can I reschedule for another time?

As the process of scheduling and delivering an audition slot actually costs the Music Office something in the region of £15-20 per student, we are not unfortunately going to be able to do this. However, if you would like to continue to follow the Scholars programme (lectures, workshops, performance opportunities) you are welcome to do so, and your application can be reconsidered at the time of the scholars review meetings in January.

I submitted my application after the closing date? Is it now too late to be considered for a Music Scholarship this year?

Applications for Music Scholarships have closed for this year. However if you wish to follow the programme formally without receiveing individual tuition, (ie participating in lectures, workshops, performance opportunities) you may do so. If your attendance and involvement has been good, your application may then be reconsidered in January, at the time of the scholars reviews.

My late application has been declined by the Music Office, but I would still like to be involved in the scholarship programme. Is this possible?

Despite our being unable to accept late applications this year, many aspects of the scholars programme are open to all, and you may wish to follow the lecture and workshop schedule as it becomes available. It may then be possible to review late applications in January, especially if your attendance and involvment have been strong. If this is something you would like to consider, please let us know by return and complete an application form.