special instrumental scholarship

Our Special Instrumental Scholarship (SIS) is offered to students who show potential for learning and excelling on a chosen musical instrument. All Year 7 students will be given the opportunity to take a Music Aptitude test before they commence at the College. There are 25 scholarships on offer. If selected, students are given the option to learn a band instrument or voice for free through the program.

The scholarships are offered on the following instruments:
WOODWINDS                                            BRASS                                                    OTHER
Flute                                                             Trumpet                                                  Voice
Clarinet                                                        Trombone                                               
Saxophone                                                  Euphonium

​The package provided as part of the program includes the following:

• 1 x 25 minute group lesson per week for the 2021 school year;
• 1 x 40 minutes band rehearsal per week (Thursday 8.15-8.55am);
• 1 x 40 minutes choir rehearsal per week (Wednesday 8.15-8.55am);
• A minimal hire fee ($50 per semester); and
• Performance opportunities throughout the year.

Students who are accepted into this program will be required to:

• Fully commit to the program for a minimum of one year;
• Regularly attend the weekly band and choir rehearsals;
• Fulfil practice requirements;
• Prepare for each lesson; and
• Purchase a performance shirt ($20).

Students who show musical aptitude will be invited to apply for their preferred instrument. 

Year 7 2023 Applications

• To apply for the Special Instrumental Scholarship, students must first be enrolled at the College for Year 7 2023.
• Students attending St Lawrence Primary School, St Francis Xavier Primary School and St John's School  will have the opportunity to sit for the Music Aptitude test at their school in Term 3, 2022.
• Student not attending one of the above mentioned schools are invited to sit for the Music Aptitude test at the College on Wednesday 3 or Thursday 4 August 2022. To register, please complete this form.

If you would like further information, please email NagleInstrumentalProgram@cewa.edu.au