Please read this information carefully, and discuss it with your
child before deciding whether to complete the form.
What are specialist music places?
Specialist music places will be allocated to children who demonstrate a particular
aptitude for music and are therefore likely to benefit from attendance at a specialist
music school.
How many specialist places are available?
Up to 10% of our PAN.
Which children should apply for specialist places?
Children do not need to have special knowledge of an instrument to be considered for
a specialist music place.
What does the process involve?
Applicants will be asked either to play a short piece on their chosen instrument or sing
a short song of their own choosing (maximum time 3 minutes).
All applicants will be asked to provide a copy of the music for their own part if appropriate. It is also
possible to perform to a backing track; this music must be provided on a USB and
must not have the solo voice part included in the recording.
A discussion with the Specialist Music Programme Coordinator will also take place with each applicant to discuss
their aptitude for music and to find out what music means to them.
Aural
Children will:
- repeat back a rhythm correctly; to show control of rhythm
- sing back an acapella melody correctly; to shoiw control of pitch
- identify major and minor chords.
How will specialist places be allocated?
Specialist music places will be allocated to children who demonstrate a particular
aptitude for music and are therefore likely to benefit from attendance at a specialist
music school.
How do I apply for a specialist place?
If you wish to apply for a specialist place, please complete and submit the form below
IF APPLYING FOR A PLACE TO START IN YEAR 7 IN SEPTEMBER 2024 YOU MUST ALSO APPLY FOR A PLACE VIA SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCILS NORMAL APPLICATION PROCESS
