Music aptitude places are allocated to the top 9 scoring candidates who achieve scores above the benchmark in rank order of score. Music Scholars are awarded their place by passing both stages of the two-stage entrance test.
The Wilson’s Music Programme: Music Aptitude Test
Music Scholars will be awarded their place by passing both stages of the two-stage entrance test and their rank order of performance in the Music Aptitude Test. Participants are not required to have received formal music training or have accomplished a certain grade level. No part of the Music Aptitude Test requires any familiarity with music theory or other previous musical knowledge.
On the day of the Music Aptitude Test boys will take part in three activities:
1. Aural Perception Test
The Aural Perception Test is a short, multiple choice listening test with questions about pitch, melody and rhythm lasting for around 20 minutes.
Recommended resource: https://www.musicaptitudetests.co.uk/standard-mat-audio-practice-tests/
2. Singing
To date, candidates have been asked to sing or clap back some short melodies and rhythms. From 2025, singing was the only requirement and students were asked to learn a song as a group and to then sing a short part individually.
3. Musical Communication
Candidates will have the opportunity to sing or to play one instrument to the assessor.
Recommended resource: https://www.musicaptitudetests.co.uk/product-category/enhanced-music-aptitude-practice-tests-digital-audio-downloads/
Wilson’s School
Mollison Drive
Wallington
Surrey
SM6 9JW
wilsonsschool.sutton.sch.uk
Telephone 020 8773 2931
For enquiries concerning admissions, email:
admissions@wilsonsschool.sutton.sch.uk
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