Credit-bearing courses for NUS arts groups

 

Courses Offered to NUS Students

From Academic Year 2023/2024, students joining the NUS Chinese Dance, Chinese Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra and Wind Symphony will be enrolled in a year-long credit-bearing course (2 units per semester).

Through a structured curriculum along with targeted instruction, students can expect to hone their skills and deepen their practice in their respective artistic discipline. A feature of the course is the opportunity for students to collaborate in artistic programming and the operations of the arts group. Students will also have ample opportunities to connect with the community through organizing and participating in outreach events and recruitment drives. For students enrolling in CFA2101, they can also expect to contribute in leadership roles afforded by each of the arts groups.

Students may only participate in one of the arts groups for this year-long course. Students who play musical instruments that are available in more than one music group may apply to switch groups between semesters subject to audition requirements specific to the group.

CFA1101A Performing Arts in Practice (Music)

NUS Chinese Orchestra

In AY23/24, NUSCO will present two concerts – an outreach concert in collaboration with the NUS Chinese Dance in Semester 1, and an annual artistic concert in Semester 2. Both of these aim to showcase the artistic talent of its members and outreach to various communities to promote Chinese Orchestral music. Additionally, the orchestra will be involved in a community engagement project in Semester 1 where members get to interact with Primary School students and introduce them to Chinese Orchestral music and instruments. Moreover, the orchestra will also be involved in the annual Youth Arts Leaders Conference 2023 in Semester 1 where members will connect with industry arts leaders as well as create an impact in the community of Secondary School Chinese Orchestra student leaders.

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Schedule

Tuesdays: 7pm – 9pm
Saturdays: 10am – 12:30pm

 

Project and Concert Presentations (detailed schedule to be confirmed)

1-2 & 4-5 September 2023
2nd November 2023
31st March 2024

 

Prerequisite

Students need to have at least 2 years of experience playing their instruments. To apply to join the group, students will need to attend an interview and audition at the group’s Welcome T.E.A. Sign up for the audition here.

NUS Symphony Orchestra

In AY 23/24, the NUS Symphony Orchestra will embark on two concerts and a community project. NUSSO will collaborate with NUS Wind Symphony to present an outreach concert targeting primary school children in Semester 1 and it will also join the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory Orchestra in Semester 2 to present a programme that will feature Johannes Brahms’s Academic Festival Overture and Antonin Dvorak’s bucolic 8th Symphony. In addition, NUSSO will also be involved in sharing and mentoring younger student leaders at the Youth Arts Leaders Conference.

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Schedule

Wednesdays: 7-10pm

Sundays: 3-6pm

 

Project and Concert Presentations (detailed schedule to be confirmed)

1- 2 & 4-5 September 2023

19 October 2023

23 March 2024

 

Prerequisite

To apply to join the group, students will need to attend an interview and audition at the group’s Welcome T.E.A. Sign up for the audition here.

NUS Wind Symphony

In AY23/24, NUSWS will continue to present two of its signature concert series – Da Capo, an outreach concert in Semester 1 and In Tempo in Semester 2. In DaCapo this year, NUSWS, in collaboration with NUS Symphonic Orchestra, will be targeting Primary school students to encourage an interest in instrumental music, at their young age. Additionally, InTempo will aim to feature a mix of Classical, Contemporary and Local wind band repertoire.

 

The band will also host the annual Youth Arts Leaders Conference 2023 where its members will connect with industry arts leaders to reach out and create impact for young student leaders.

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Schedule
Thursdays and Sundays: 7-10pm

 

Project and Concert Presentations (detailed schedule to be confirmed)

1- 2 & 4-5 September 2023

19 October 2023 6 April 2024

 

Prerequisite

Students need to have at least 2 years of experience playing their instruments. To apply to join the group, students will need to attend an interview and audition at the group’s Welcome T.E.A. Sign up for the Welcome T.E.A. here.

CFA 1101B Performing Arts in Practice (Dance)

NUS Chinese Dance

This course is designed to provide comprehensive training in Chinese Dance, focusing on refining fundamental elements through short movement phrases. The course aims to emphasize the fluidity of transitions between poses and movements, which is an essential aspect of Chinese dance. Moreover, the course offers students the chance to apply and synthesize their gained knowledge by creating their own dance works. This creative aspect will be closely supervised by professional tutors.

In Semester 1, students are not only trained in dance techniques but also encouraged to participate in a community and recruitment project. In Semester 2, the focus shifts towards developing the students’ performance and rehearsal skills. They will have the opportunity to observe, rehearse, and actively participate in an annual dance production.

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Schedule

Monday: 7pm – 9.30pm &

Friday: 7.45pm – 10.15pm

 

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Thursday: 7pm – 9.30pm &

Friday: 5.30pm – 8pm

 

Project and Concert Presentations (detailed schedule to be confirmed)

Semester 1 Recess Week

2 November 2023

Semester 2 Week 11

 

Prerequisite

Students must have at least minimal experience in dance (not restricted to Chinese Dance background). Students are required to attend and successfully pass the audition. Sign up for the audition here.