How to Apply

RBC juniors on stage

Auditions

For all courses except the Young Strings Project, and the Primary Winds Programme selection for the Junior Conservatoire is by competitive auditions. The main session of auditions is held during April and May, although auditions may be offered during the year if vacancies exist.

Closing dates for applications and information on vacancies can be obtained from the Junior Conservatoire (Mia.Walters@bcu.ac.uk or 0121 331 5905). Consultation lessons can be arranged on request.

At audition, you will be expected to perform two contrasting pieces or movements on your principal instrument and one on your second instrument (if applicable). You should be prepared for sight reading, scales and aural tests at an appropriate level. You should also be prepared to answer questions on your audition pieces as well as general musical knowledge.

To apply for any Junior Conservatoire course, please use our online application form below.

Step 1Student Details
Step 2Course and Experience
Step 3Confirmation

Student's Details

First Name of Student

Surname of Student

Date of Birth

Date of Birth - DayDate of Birth - MonthDate of Birth - Year

Gender

Address

Postcode

Student Email

Student Phone Number

Parent or Guardian's Details

Title (Miss/Mrs/Mr/Ms/Dr etc.)

Name

Phone Number

Course and Experience

Principal Instrument(s)

How long have you studied the instrument(s)? (if applicable)

Name of Current Teacher (if applicable)

Second Study Area (if applicable)

Music examinations passed, including Theory (if applicable)

Name and Address of School

Confirmation

Are you interested in applying for a bursary?

Yes

How did you hear about Junior Conservatoire?

Please note, in order to process your application to Junior Conservatoire Courses (not including the Young Strings Project and Primary Winds Programme), your musical referee will need to supply a reference to Conservatoire.Juniors@bcu.ac.uk, or by post to Birmingham Conservatoire Junior Department, 200 Jennens Road, Birmingham B4 7XR.

I understand that it is my responsibility to ask my musical referee to send in a reference.

To apply, please read and confirm the following:

I declare the above information to be correct. If accepted as a student, I undertake to abide by the regulations of BCU/Birmingham Conservatoire Junior Department. I confirm that I shall be responsible for any fees due to Birmingham City University in respect of each term’s attendance at the Junior Conservatoire. [Where the applicant is over 18]. I, the parent/guardian of the above applicant, approve and give my consent to this agreement.