Scholarships are available in:

ART ● DRAMA ● MUSIC ● MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

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Loretto is an acknowledged Centre of Excellence in the Expressive Arts and we are working to expand our programme further. In 2008 Simon Lowe was appointed to the new role of Director of Expressive Arts to develop dance,music, art and drama at Loretto.

Many former pupils have gone on to leading arts training institutions and are now pursuing successful careers in the Expressive Arts. We maintain contact and encourage them to visit us so that they can share their experience with current pupils.

Scholars' programme

An individually tailored programme to promote excellence.
Expertise: many Loretto staff are established practitioners in particular areas of Expressive Arts, but in addition we will give you direct access to artists working in the field through our network of contacts.
Audition training and portfolio preparation.
Review at every stage of progress, commitment and level of participation.
Specialist guidance on subject choices, further education and career options.

Recent success stories:

Jamie Parker: actor in The History Boys in London, New York and on film.
Daisy Chute: singer and songwriter in the All Angels vocal group and numerous TV and concert appearances as a solo artist.
Fung Lam: cellist and composer, the youngest Chinese composer to receive a BBC radio 3 commission.
Sandy Meldrum and Simon McKerrell: both graduates of the Scottish Music course at the RSAMD in Glasgow. They are now successful performers and recording artists and Simon is Professor of Piping at RSAMD.
Each year a large number of A-level artists make successful applications to leading art colleges in the UK. One of last year's senior art scholars is currently completing her foundation course at St Martins College of Art in London.

We have excellent facilities such as:

Loretto Theatre with retractable seating for 320, a full audio visual system and computerised lighting board.
Drama rehearsal studio.
Art department with six studios including specialist facilities for ceramics and printmaking, kiln and exhibition spaces.
Loretto Music School with numerous practice rooms and the Songfactory Music Technology Suite.
Concert Hall with 120 retractable seats and a Boston concert grand piano.
ProTools recording studio with separate live room and drum booth.
Chapel with a magnificent Kenneth Jones 3-manual organ built in 1988, with integrated recording facility.

Our broad cultural programme encompasses:

A very full programme of concerts, exhibitions and productions within the School.
Workshops and master classes by visiting specialists.
Culture Bus: trips out to the extensive range of Expressive
Arts events on offer in Edinburgh, Glasgow and environs.
Participation in regional, national and international concerts, competitions and festivals.
Links with regional and national arts institutions and organisations.

These events and facilities are available to all pupils, but for a scholar there is much more on offer and much more for you to give.

Our scholars give us:

Outstanding technical skills.
A commitment to taking existing skills to a higher level.
Continuing to receive formal tuition in their specialised area.
Maintaining a consistent, structured routine of practice.
Participating in relevant activities and events whenever opportunities arise.
Compiling a Personal Development Portfolio. This is a complete log of what you do and will form the basis of your CV.Signing a Scholar's Contract as a pledge of their commitment to outstanding achievement.

Structured progression is assured through:

Workshops and master classes.
Activities, concerts, productions and exhibitions.
Associated Board exams.
Rock School exams.
LAMDA exams.
GCSEs.
A-Levels.
Auditions and interview preparation.
Regular review of your Personal Development Portfolio by the Director of Studies and the Gifted and Talented
Programme Co-ordinator and specialist teachers.