Music

A brief description of facilities, music scholarships, and entry procedure.

 

Facilities

Facilities include a large collection of orchestral and 'classroom' instruments; 32 pianos; 3 organs (each of 2 manuals and pedal board) and a chromatic harp. The recording studio houses 'state of the art' technology, incorporating digital hard disk multitrack recording coupled to computer assisted editing.
The accommodation consists of 25 teaching/practice rooms and three excellent performance venues, with seating capacities of 100, 150 and 600.

Music Scholarships

Dauntsey's School offers up to 10 Music Scholarships and Exhibitions, to a maximum of 50% remission, at 11+, 13+ and 16+ entry.

A further 20 Choral Clerkships are available to Senior Choristers, on an annual basis.

Additionally, the Lady Benson Organ Scholarship (10% remission and free Organ tuition) is offered to Organists entering the sixth form.

Entry Procedure:

Contact the Registrar; the School brochure and application form will be sent.
Requirements:
U12: Entrance Tests in Mathematics and English plus interview and audition.
U14: Common Entrance Examination plus interview and audition.
U17: Either: with Academic Scholarship Examination or: by GCSE predictions, plus interview and audition.  Sixth Form Awards usually form part of a general Academic Scholarship.

Whereas a high standard of musicianship is expected, greater importance is attached to overall musical potential and enthusiasm than formal qualifications.

For further information about Dauntsey's School Music Department, or to arrange a preliminary audition, please contact:


Mr C.B.Thompson,
Director of Music,
Dauntsey's School,
West Lavington,
Devizes, Wiltshire.
SN10 4HE.

Tel: 01380 814541 Fax: 01380 814542 email thompscb@dauntseys.wilts.sch.uk

 

 

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The Music Department