For the Sport Aptitude TestPlease make sure that your son wears the following in order to take part in the Aptitude Test safely:
- Sports/football top
- Football shorts
- Football socks
- Trainers
If the weather is cold or wet then your son may wear a sports tracksuit top or rain jacket as appropriate. Please make sure that your son brings the following in order to take part in the Aptitude Test safely:
- Slip in shin pads
- Trainers suitable for indoor use
- Moulded/metal stud football boots or astro turf trainers for outdoor use
Since the aptitude day is in October we would expect the ground to be soft and so the appropriate footwear should be worn. He will also need to bring with him a snack and a bottle of water. Long hair must be tied back. If necessary, please make sure that he brings with him any medication he might require. This must be clearly labelled with his name. He must not bring any other valuables with him.
For the Music Aptitude TestFor the Aural Perception Test your child will need to bring a pencil and a rubber with him.
For the Musical Communication section of the test, your child should prepare a performance of one piece lasting for two minutes. This can be one complete piece or one excerpt from a longer piece. He should choose a piece that will stand alone without accompaniment or backing track. The focus of the Musical Communication session will be for the assessor to work with your child on developing their playing of the piece/excerpt they have prepared. They will need to respond to the assessor’s instructions and suggestions through their playing or singing.
Your child should bring their own instrument, sheet music, and any other equipment they need (e.g. spare strings for their string instrument; a guitar strap, plectrum, or foot stand, etc.) Please ensure that your stringed instrument is tuned prior to your test appointment and check that all strings are present. It will not be possible to provide strings or reeds if these are broken.
The following instruments and items of equipment can be provided by the school:
- A piano
- A keyboard
- An acoustic drum kit
- An electric drum kit
- Large tuned percussion instruments (e.g. marimba, xylophone, glockenspiel)
- Amps for electric and bass guitars
- Music stands
If necessary please make sure your son brings any medication he might require with him. He may also bring a bottle of water.