Current or confirmed Parade College students entering Year 7 to Year 12 are invited to apply and audition for a Music Scholarship.
The Music Scholarship is designed to nurture, encourage, and foster a love of music in young musicians at the school. The recipient of the Music Scholarship is expected to work hard, demonstrate leadership, and be actively involved in Music at Parade by encouraging others to engage in our dynamic and inclusive program.
The Music Scholarship will be awarded to candidates who demonstrate exceptional musical ability and potential, along with enthusiasm to contribute to musical life at the College.
Music Scholarships cover the costs of instrumental tuition provided at Parade College. Parade offers the following auditioned scholarships for Instrumental Music Tuition on instruments offered at the College (please see Instrumental Music Handbook for instruments offered in 2027)
To one Year 7 or Year 8 Student – 25-minute individual instrumental tuition for 2027 on their instrument.
To one Year 9 or Year 10 Student – 25-minute individual instrumental tuition for 2027 on their instrument.
To one VCE Music Performance Student – 50-minute individual instrumental tuition for 2027 on their instrument or music theory.
Scholarship Terms
Music Scholarship recipients are required to uphold requirements for the duration of their scholarship, including but not limited to:
- maintain a high level of achievement on their musical instrument;
- be a member of and play a leading role in at least one instrumental ensemble appropriate to their instrument;
- VCE Students wishing to apply must take Music Performance as a class subject;
- be actively involved in Parade College Music concerts, Instrumental Soiree’s, assemblies, excursions and camps; and
- maintain good academic and behavioural standing across all areas of schooling.
1. Complete the Music Scholarships 2027 Application Form (below) and submit by 3:00pm on Tuesday 23 February 2027. All applications will be considered, and both students and parents will be contacted with an offer of an audition date and time.
2. Attend an audition. During the audition, students will be required to
For additional information on Music Scholarships, please contact the Director of Music on 94683300 or via email at music@parade.vic.edu.au.