Part-time Pathways to Specialism Scheme

Through our successful Part-time Pathways to Specialism Scheme, St Mary’s Music School extends specialist music opportunities to post-Higher instrumentalists, singers and composers from other schools who intend to apply for Music Courses in higher education.

The Pathways Provision is for music entitlement and is assessed on a music needs basis. Admission is by audition in May/June preceding possible September entry. Details of subjects offered and fees are noted below. Because of restricted school accommodation on campus, we are not able to offer practice facilities or boarding accommodation.

The weekly time allocation will not usually exceed 12 hours and the make up of the hours will be at the discretion of the Director of Music and the Headteacher. The school year is 34 weeks. Whilst in school, pupils will follow a set timetable agreed with the Director of Music and will be subject to St Mary’s Music School rules. Fees will be calculated on an individual basis dependent on musical needs. Application forms should be received at the latest by 31 May of the year of possible September entry. Please see the form – Application for a Part-Time Pathway to Specialism Place – for further details.

Further information and a downloadable application form are available (pdf format: information, application form) or contact the School Office, telephone 0131 538 7766.