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                                                 Bass
Clarinet                                                        Trombone                                              Guitar
Saxophone                                                  Euphonium                                            Drum kit
                                                                                                                                     Voice

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

• 1 x 25 minute group or individual lesson per week for the 2024 school year;
• 1 x 40 minutes band rehearsal per week (8.15-8.50am);
• 1 x 40 minutes choir rehearsal per week (8.15-8.50am);
• 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

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

Year 7 2024 Aptitude Test

• For students attending non-Catholic primary schools, we will be holding a testing day at the College on Wednesday 16 August and Thursday 17 August 2023 (Week 5, Term 3) at 3:30pm. 
• To register your child's attendance, please contact Mr James Softly, our Head of Music, via phone 9920 0500 or email James.Softly@cewa.edu.au. 

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