Admissions

Up to 100% financial support is possible for pupils from the UK and EU and is based on affordability. 

Apply to study music as a day or boarding pupil - for ages 9 to 19

Applications to study music at Scotland's specialist music school are welcomed from talented young musicians from the UK and abroad. Places are available for young people age 9 to 19.  Boarding places are usually open to applicants age 12 and over.

Find out more about applying to study music at Scotland's specialist music school.

Apply to join the Choir School as a day pupil - for ages 8 plus

Boys and girls can join St Mary's Music School as a chorister from age 9 and will be expected to stay for the five year programme. Children younger than 9 can join for a probationary year and also come along on a Tuesday evening for choir practice. Choir School places are only available to day pupils. 

Up to 100% financial support is possible for pupils and is based on affordability. 

Find out more about applying to study music at Scotland's ony Choir School.  

Apply for Friday or Saturday Music Classes for children age 4 to 14

There is no audition process for Friday or Saturday Music Classes: we welcome everyone on a first come first served basis from the age of 4 to 14, and the programme is aimed at beginner levels plus.

Up to 100% financial support is possible for pupils and is based on affordability. 

Find out more about applying to join our Friday and Saturday Music Classes. 

Apply for a Music Summer School - for ages 13 to 19

Our Music Summer Schools are open to young musicians age 13 to 19. The dates and programme have yet to be announced for our Music Summer School 2020. If you would like us to update you with information as it becomes available then simply sign up for our enewsletter. 

Register to receive updates about our Music Summer School 2020.