Many opportunities exist to stretch the most able and talented musicians, both academic and practical. These include:
- Concerto opportunities for the most able musicians
- Music Scholar recitals
- Fridays at 6 recital series
- Sherratt Prize
- Composition Prize
- Annual masterclasses (recently Peter Caelen, Bronwyn Mills, James Gilchrist)
- Regular coaching from The Carducci Quartet
- Concert and opera trips
- Support given to attend Saturday Junior Conservatoires
- Encouragement to enter both local and national competitions
- Encouragement to attend National Orchestras, Ensembles and Choirs
- Regular Choir tours abroad