First steps to obtaining a place

Recruitment auditions are held each term and can be arranged during holiday periods. Advisory auditions can be arranged at any time of year.

Who can apply?

Our pupils come from all over Britain and, increasingly, from abroad.

Entry depends on musical ability. Our audition panel seeks to identify musical potential, whether in a young chorister or in instrumentalists, composers and singers, who can enter at any stage, even for just a year or two years before music college or university. Pupils are supported by the Aided Places Scheme or by Cathedral bursaries.

School Prospectus

This contains all the information you might want if you are thinking of applying for a place at St Mary's Music School. You can request a copy of our prospectus on our feedback page.