The Special Instrumental Scholarship (SIS) is offered to students who show potential for learning and excelling on a chosen musical instrument. All Year 7 students will be given the opportunity to take a Music Aptitude test before they commence at the College. There are 25 scholarships on offer. If selected, students are given the option to learn a band instrument or voice for free through the program.

The scholarships are offered on the following instruments:
WOODWINDS                                            BRASS                                                    OTHER
Flute                                                             Trumpet                                                  Voice
Clarinet                                                        Trombone                                               
Saxophone                                                  Euphonium

​The package provided as part of the program includes the following:

• 1 x 25 minute group lesson per week for the 2021 school year;
• 1 x 40 minutes band rehearsal per week (Thursday 8.15-8.55am);
• 1 x 40 minutes choir rehearsal per week (Wednesday 8.15-8.55am);
• A minimal hire fee ($50 per semester); and
• Performance opportunities throughout the year.

Students who are accepted into this program will be required to:

• Fully commit to the program for a minimum of one year;
• Regularly attend the weekly band and choir rehearsals;
• Fulfil practice requirements;
• Prepare for each lesson; and
• Purchase a performance shirt ($20).

Students who show musical aptitude will be invited to apply for their preferred instrument. 

If you would like further information, please email NagleInstrumentalProgram@cewa.edu.au

Year 7 2022 Students

• The Special Instrumental Scholarship Program is offered to 25 students who show potential for learning on a chosen musical instrument. All students entering Year 7 will be given the opportunity to take a musical aptitude test. For the local Catholic Primary school students (St Francis Xavier, St Lawrence and St John's), this will take place in Term 3 at their Primary school. For students attending other Primary schools, we will be holding a testing day at the College on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 August 2021 3.30pm. To register your child's attended, please complete this form.