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Entry Requirements

Age
Chetham's welcomes applications from musicians, aged 8 – 18, and occasionally, slightly younger.

Musical ability
Chetham's is looking for musical potential, which is seen as far more significant than exam results. In the application stages, we are looking for evidence of skill, experience, passion and commitment to playing a musical instrument - grades and exam results are not essential entry requirements.

Instrument
Chetham's welcomes applications for all instruments of study except electronic instruments (guitars/keyboards) and non-western instruments - we can however offer advice in these areas so that musical potential can be assessed and the possibility considered of auditioning for a comparable orchestral instrument or piano.

Other requirements
It's desirable for students interested in Sixth Form Entry to have passed Grade 5 Theory. Please note, vocalists will only be considered for entry to the Sixth Form, unless under exceptional circumstances.