Not clear really is it? - they may or may not audition / offer places3. Exceptional Musical Talent (Threshold top 700)
Up to 20 applicants who show Exceptional Musical Talent will be considered for a music place if they are ranked
within the top 700 applicants in the Mathematics and Verbal Reasoning test. Exceptional musical talent can be
demonstrated on any instrument/s (including voice) based on assessment with a recognised board such as
ABRSM and Trinity. Applicants should usually have achieved at least Grade 5 distinction level, but this will depend
on the instrument as well as previous opportunity and experience. Having a Grade 5 distinction is not automatic
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entry to the school. Some applicants may not have reached Grade 5 distinction because of their starting point,
but this should not prohibit applicants from applying under the music criterion. There is no music test for
Latymer, but the school may audition no more than 32 applicants to gauge musicality. Please note that the
school’s decision to audition applicants (or not) or to offer music places is final. The number of applicants
admitted under this criterion can vary from year to year but is capped at 20. Qualifying applicants applying under
this category will have their written English papers marked, as places are limited under this criterion. A separate
music form will need to be completed for this criterion, supported by evidence showing musical ability.
There are 20 music places available. Those seeking a music place have to sit the entrance tests and governors must be convinced that the student can access the Latymer curriculum at the same pace as all other students. Applicants applying for a music place must be ranked within the Top 700 in the Maths and Verbal Reasoning tests. A small number of those applying under the music criteria may be auditioned at the school’s discretion.
Statistics: Posted by hermanmunster — Thu Sep 19, 2024 7:37 am