Music Scholars are musicians who are committed to learning and Simon Balle Music.
Music Scholars are proud of their music.
Music Scholars can see what they are aiming for.
The more they practice, the better they become.
Music Scholars are Team Music!
The standard you can perform at will determine what level of Music Scholar you are.
Our guidelines show how to progress.
They show what to aim for.
Music Scholars
Simon Balle Music Scholars are dedicated musicians. They are partners with us. They are committed. They are focused on musical progression and excellence. They are the essential part of Team Music.
- Grade 1+
- 3x 15 minute practice sessions per week on your instrument at this standard
- Commitment to our musical programme
- Grade 3+
- 3x 20 minute practice sessions per week on your instrument at this standard
- Progression in musical theory including notation
- Commitment to our musical programme
- Grade 6+
- 4x 30 minute practice sessions per week on your instrument
- Expectations and opportunities for participation and leadership as part of our musical programme
- Twice yearly review meetings
- Grade 8+ - The Grade 8 Club
- 5x 30 minute practice sessions per week on your instrument
- Exceptional opportunities for musical development
- Twice yearly review meetings
Specialist Musician Opportunities: Senior and Advanced Music Scholars
All Senior and Advanced Music Scholars have twice yearly review meetings, to outline priorities and opportunities, setting a pathway for progress.
Musicians then know what opportunities they can access and what is expected of them.
- Regular rehearsals with an accompanist
- Soloist opportunities
- Development of musical theory
- Composition support
- Master classes, to inspire you further
- Leadership opportunities with younger musicians
- Chamber Music
- Advanced work in bands as part of Rock School
- Soloist opportunities and Open Mic Nights
- Development of musical theory
- Songwriting
- Master classes, to inspire you further
- Leadership opportunities with younger musicians
