How do I apply?
Download application form here.

The first stage in applying to Chetham's School of Music is to complete an application form available to download from this page. Chetham's welcomes applications and auditions right through the academic year - we do however encourage you to apply early, ideally before Christmas for a place for the following September.

Advice Auditions are also available all year around and are for musicians who would like professional feedback on their playing and musical ability, but do not necessarily want to apply for a place at Chetham's.

Applying from abroad
If you live abroad and distance makes it impossible for you to visit Chetham’s for an audition, DVD and video performances are accepted, which should be accompanied by a completed
application form and further information about you, including a reference from your principal study music teacher.

Although admission is purely on musical potential and there are no academic entry requirements, it is important that Chetham’s can provide a suitable course for your needs, both academically and musically. Please let us know your current educational achievements and the subjects you would like to study at Chetham's. Evidence of fluency in both written and spoken
English is also required.