What is the Schools Scholarship?
Central Coast Conservatorium of Music is pleased to announce our 2024 Schools Scholarships. This program involves engagement in a combination of 1 to 1 lessons, Musicianship classes and Conservatorium ensembles such as the Symphonic Wind Orchestra (High School), Primary Wind Ensemble (aka Super Band) and Central Coast Youth Orchestra or the Saturday Strings Program.
This comprehensive approach to learning offers what we believe is the optimal instrumental music education available on the Central Coast, giving your child the very best chance to excel as a student musician whilst engaging socially with other like minded individuals.
Who Can Apply?
The Central Coast Conservatorium of Music’s Schools Scholarship is for enthusiastic students currently enrolled in our Schools Program.
Enthusiastic and talented students in years 5-7 in 2024 are invited to audition for these scholarships.
Students must stay in the Schools Program for the duration of the Scholarship (unless in high school) but can elect to not participate in their band group tutorials if they are enrolled in 1 to 1 lessons instead. In this case their Schools Program fees would be reduced to a “Band Only” fee and they would participate in their school band rehearsals only (no group lessons).
As part of the Scholarship program it is expected that recipients will enrol in the following for 2024, 2025 and 2026:
1 to 1 lessons on their instrument
Musicianship class at the appropriate level
At least one Conservatorium ensemble
This ensures the best music education outcomes for recipients.
Applications will not be accepted if fees are overdue (unless a Payment Plan Agreement is in place and instalments are up to date).
Important Dates
Application and audition dates for 2025 scholarships TDB
Applicants will be required to complete the APPLICATION FORM (This link will be updated once dates are released).
How does the Schools Scholarship work?
The Schools Scholarship program involves engagement in a combination of 1 to 1 lessons, Musicianship classes and Conservatorium ensembles such as the Symphonic Wind Orchestra (High School), Primary Wind Ensemble (aka Super Band) and Central Coast Youth Orchestra or the Saturday String Program.
These Scholarships are set over three years starting in 2024. The total value of the Scholarship per student is $3,248.40 over three years. Terms and conditions apply.
Scholarship 3 Year Savings
| Yr1 Credit | Yr2 Credit | Yr3 Credit | Value of Scholarship | Approx Savings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Min 1-to-1 lesson | 40% | 30% | 0% | $3248.40 | $1180 |
| Musicianship class | 40% | 40% | 40% | $3248.40 | $810 |
| Ensemble | 40% | 40% | 40% | $3248.40 | $340 |
Terms and Conditions
All Scholarship applicants will be assessed by audition
There is no limit to the number of Scholarship students
Students must enrol in all programs
The School Scholarship is for new students from Year 4 who are not yet enrolled in any Central Coast Conservatorium of Music-based programs.
About the Program
1-t0-1 Lessons
The core of the Conservatorium program is educating students through 1 to 1 lessons with our expert teachers. Most students commence 1 to 1 lessons for 30 minutes a week. These lessons allow students to gain a thorough knowledge of their instrument and accelerate their learning much faster than group tutorials that a majority of students receive in their schools. The Conservatorium has high quality and experienced teachers on every band and string instrument as well as guitar, piano and vocals.
Musicianship
Musicianship classes are designed to examine the building blocks of music and improve students’ understanding of how music works. It also improves their music reading skills, ear training (listening skills) and even works on basic composition in music. Musicianship accelerates a student’s ability to progress on their instrument.
Ensembles
The Conservatorium has a large number of different ensembles for students to participate in. Primary Wind Ensemble (aka ‘Superband’) and Symphonic Wind Orchestra (high school students) both take place on Wednesday afternoons, while the Saturday String Program is available for strings students. Advanced students may participate in the Central Coast Youth Orchestra on Tuesday afternoons.
Audition Requirements
Auditions will be held on SATURDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2023.
Students are requested to play a scale and up to 2 pieces, either solo or band pieces, showing their potential on their instruments.
Percussion students will need to perform 2 rudiments.
Winners of the scholarship will be contacted to discuss suitable one to one lesson days and times, ensemble membership and musicianship class timetable.
We look forward to seeing you involved with our Scholarship program in the near future.
How to Apply
Applications are now closed
More Information
Any questions? For more information on the Schools Scholarship or Schools Program contact the Central Coast Conservatorium of Music on (02) 4324 7477 or email admin@cccmusic.nsw.edu.au
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