Performing Arts Scholarship

The Performing Arts are an important part of school life at Caterham School. We welcome and value applications for Performing Arts Scholarships from young performers with flair and passion for the theatre and stage. Our busy and diverse Performing Arts faculty seeks to provide exciting opportunities for expressive performers who will join the exciting range of activities and events that celebrate singing, acting and dancing. This is a useful guide for applicants of Performing Arts Scholarships but should further details be required, please contact the Admissions department.

To apply for a Performing Arts Scholarship, please use the form at the bottom of this page.

EXPECTATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Performing Arts Scholars are expected to participate in the busy co-curricular programme throughout the year; being part of a number of ensembles and attending various clubs and appearing as a performer in a number of shows, concerts and productions throughout the year. A firm commitment to the activities of the Performing Arts faculty is expected and allows for the many benefits afforded to our scholars.

Performing Arts Scholars are often required to represent the school in a variety of ways: at inter-school performances, in local and national music and drama festivals, dance competitions, as ambassadors for the school at open days and other events, in recordings and videos for online distribution and on social media.

The flair and confidence for performance of a Performing Arts Scholar also inspires and encourages younger and less experienced pupils at both the Senior and Prep Schools and a willingness to mentor and support is an important part of the role, particularly at 13+ and 16+.

There are high expectations for Performing Arts Scholars; a dedication to progressing in singing, acting and dancing with a view to achieving high marks at any graded examinations taken, exemplary commitment to any groups, enthusiasm for learning challenging works, willingness to appear and perform as a soloist and at 16+, the opportunity to assist Staff in the preparing and rehearsing of productions and the opportunity to devise innovative projects.

Scholars are fully supported by Staff and are mentored and supported to achieve these expectations.

Further details about the audition can be found on the ‘Guidelines and audition details’ document.

We look forward to receiving applications from enthusiastic and talented performers and to furthering their already successful artistic profiles. The faculty is friendly and nurturing with staff who are passionate about the Performing Arts and understand the pressures and demands of school life. Scholars flourish at Caterham School and represent the absolute enjoyment of stage performance.

For further information about the activities of the Performing Arts Faculty, please visit: www.caterhamschool.co.uk/co-curricular

For more details of the admissions process and application, please contact the Admissions Department: [email protected]

For specific questions about music and/or dance, please contact: [email protected]

For specific questions about drama, please contact the Director of Drama: [email protected] 

Guidelines and Audition Details

Performing Arts Scholarships usually represent up to 10% of the fees but in exceptional circumstances, and at the direction of the Headmaster, can be up to 25%. They are awarded on the basis of a successful audition demonstrating exceptional skills in all three disciplines: Drama, Singing and Dance.

Please note that once you have submitted the scholarship form, an acknowledgement will appear on the screen and in addition you will receive an acknowledgement email – please can we ask that you check your spam or junk folder should this not appear in your inbox.  Thank you.