Sir David Willcocks Organ Scholarship 16+

In 2012, Sir David Willcocks announced his generous commitment to a new sixth-form organ scholarship in his name at Clifton College. A partnership with Bristol Cathedral was established to augment the role, and the inaugural Willcocks Scholar was appointed in 2013. Holders since then have won organ scholarship places at several Oxbridge colleges as well as at Hereford Cathedral.

A 32-foot extension of the Pedal Ophicleide reed at Clifton College was installed in Autumn 2017, and a CD recorded by Regent Records of the College choirs with pupil organists and brass was recorded in 2018 to celebrate this addition.

This 16+ post is for a sixth-form entrant, running for two years. Candidates may also jointly apply for the 16+ academic scholarships. The successful candidate will receive support from the Sir David Willcocks Trust as well as the opportunity to apply for generous means-tested funding towards either a boarding or day pupil place, which could be as much as 100% of fees and free instrumental lessons.

Find out more information at: www.cliftoncollege.com/upper/admissions

Or contact: Mr James Drinkwater, Director of Music: jdrinkwater@cliftoncollege.com / 0117 3157 230

Preschool: Clifton College Preschool, Guthrie Road, Clifton, BS8 3ET

Forest Garden: Clifton College Forest Garden (opposite side of road from Preschool), Guthrie Road, BS8 3ET

Pre-Prep Hall: Clifton College Pre-Preparatory School, Butcombe House, The Avenue, Clifton BS8 3EZ

Prep Music Department: Top Floor of Merry House, Clifton College Preparatory School, The Avenue, Clifton, BS8 3HE

Prep Hall: Clifton College Preparatory School, accessible from The Avenue, Clifton, BS8 3HE

Chapel: Access to Chapel either through Memorial Arch, opposite 32 College Road BS8 3HJ or from Reception on Guthrie Road, BS8 3EZ

Joseph Cooper Music School: Located on Guthrie Road, BS8 3ET

The Crypt: Located underneath the Clifton College Chapel, accessible from the Sports Field side

The Redgrave Theatre: Percival Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3LE

On street parking is available for free after 5pm