Music Scholarships
Queenswood has a long and enviable musical heritage. Under the direction of Ernest Read (1920–1965), the school earned an international reputation for excellent musicianship which continues to this day.
We offer an attractive Scholarship package for young instrumentalists and singers who show real passion, talent and potential.
Our most gifted musicians perform in prestigious venues in the UK and overseas, such as the Barbican, the Ritz Hotel and Pistoia Cathedral in Tuscany. They have won Scholarships to the Royal Academy, Royal College and Guildhall.
We have a team of twenty specialist music teachers, and our facilities include the 100-seat Ernest Read Hall with two beautiful Steinway ‘B’ grand pianos, four ensemble rooms, a music technology suite and over 20 practice rooms which are available for practice at break lunch and after school each day. As a Queenswood Music Scholar, you will also receive up to 30 hours of free music tuition per annum for one instrument, as well as free tuition in music theory, and small group coaching.
Music Scholars are mentored by the Director of Music, as well as their individual instrumental/vocal teacher, and take part in regular performances in and out of school.
Financial assistance towards the junior membership fees of one of the following (if successful at audition) – The Royal Academy of Music, The Royal College of Music, Guildhall or Trinity College is also available in addition to the 10% fee remission.
Financial assistance for a place in the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, the National Children’s Orchestra and the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and the National Youth Choir (if successful at audition) is also available.
Extracts from performances by Queenswood Music Scholars (2024-25).
