Music Tuition Awards

Bialik College offers Music Tuition Awards to students in Years 6-12 in 2025 who demonstrate potential for excellence. The purpose of this Award is to encourage and support students with musical ability to continue developing their passion for their instrument and performance.

Music Tuition applications now closed. 

General Information

The Music Tuition Award covers music tuition conducted at the College for the duration of one semester only. The cost of books, stationery and examination fees is not covered by the award.

Applicants who play more than one instrument in their audition will only be awarded a Tuition Award in one of the instruments presented, to be determined in consultation with the Head of Music.

Please note: Individuals can hold only one scholarship / bursary / award at any time.

Requirement and Expectations of Award Recipients

Music Tuition Award recipients are expected to contribute to the school’s music program through both curricular and extra-curricular activities as outlined below.

Award Recipients are required to:

  • Have continuous music lessons with Bialik music tutors for the duration of the award.
  • Participate in the Music Elective Program (Years 7-10).
  • Take part in the musical life of the College. This includes attendance at instrumental lessons, rehearsals and participation in ‘classroom’ music.
  • Participate in musical events such as assemblies, soirées, Celebration Evening, Bialik Rising Star and other musical productions in the Visual Performing Arts Calendar.
  • Participate in Jewish community celebration and commemoration events.
  • Award Recipients are required to take Music as a VCE subject if in Years 11 or 12, whilst in receipt of the award.
  • Maintain exemplary academic and musical progress for the duration of the award.
  • Prioritise their participation in musical performances and any issues relating to rehearsals, music activities, lessons and performances are to be discussed with the Head of Music.
  • Participate in at least one of the following ensembles that has a specific need for their instrument (or voice) either before, during or after school:
    • Middle Harmony Choir (Years 6-9 only)
    • Amazon Rhythms – specialist percussion group (Years 6-12 only)
    • The Middle Groove – Middle School Contemporary Band – (Years 6-9 only)
    • The Jazz Groovers – Senior Contemporary Band (Years 10-12 only)
    • ‘Norm’s Horns’ - Contemporary Wind Ensemble (Years 6-12)

Please note: Individuals can hold only one scholarship / bursary / award at any time.