Reapplications
What information is needed for a reapplication?
You will need to ask the music teacher to complete Amber’s online music report before the application deadline and you will also need to submit a video to show your child’s progress in their chosen instrument.
How much funding can I apply for?
Reapplicants can apply for up to three school terms of music lessons or a maximum of 36 lessons across the school year. Music Awards are usually limited to one instrument / voice tuition.
Which subsidy band should I select?
You can choose whichever subsidy band is most appropriate for your family circumstances:
- You do not have to justify your subsidy band choice or provide any evidence of your financial circumstances
- There will be no means testing involved at all and the subsidy band that you choose will not be factored into any decisions about your child’s music award
- There will be no limit on the number of 100% subsidies that we award
- If circumstances change for a family at any time they will be able to change their subsidy level quickly and easily by contacting the Music Awards Manager
- If a teacher has concerns about the invoicing process they can contact us and we will find a bespoke solution
- If a family fails to pay their contribution, then just as they would for any other pupil, the teacher should pause lessons until the outstanding invoice has been paid
- If a family defaults on their contribution and no longer wants lessons, Amber will cover any unpaid invoices (up to a maximum of one term’s lessons)
- Families will not lose their Award once it has been granted
- Families will not be disadvantaged in any way if they choose the 100% subsidy level
Can I change my child’s music teacher?
Yes, but you must notify the Music Awards Manager before any lessons take place with the new teacher. The new music teacher will need to register with Amber and lessons can start as soon as the registration is approved. If lessons do continue before the new music teacher has been approved, then these lessons will not be funded by Amber.
What happens if my child decides to stop having lessons during their Music Award?
Please notify the Music Awards Manager as soon as possible so that funds can be reallocated to other children.