Credit-Bearing Arts Groups
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 (4 units year-long).
All students who wish to join the credit-bearing groups must enroll in CFA1101A, except students from the School of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry and Faculty of Law. Students from the Faculty of Law may enroll in CFA1101A from their third year onwards.
Students applying for credit-bearing music groups must have a minimum of three years of instrumental experience. They should demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills within their ensemble section. Additionally, members must be committed to musical growth, actively engaging with tutors and conductors to refine their craft.
Students applying for credit-bearing dance group should be able to demonstrate basic body coordination, flexibility, and movement awareness. Any prior dance training will be an advantage. The selection process will evaluate technical proficiency, adaptability to new dance techniques, and a strong commitment to developing their skills in dance.
CFA1101A Performing Arts in Practice (Music)
This course requires students to participate in an NUS Music arts group* where, through a structured curriculum, students 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 organising and participating in outreach events and recruitment drives.
*Applicable Music arts groups: NUS Chinese Orchestra, NUS Symphony Orchestra, NUS Wind Symphony
Schedule
NUS Chinese Orchestra (NUSCO)
Tuesday, 7.15pm-9.45pm & Saturday, 10am-12.30pm
NUS Symphony Orchestra (NUSSO)
Wednesday, 7.30pm-10pm & Sunday, 3pm-5.30pm
NUS Wind Symphony (NUSWS)
Thursday, 7.30pm-10pm & Sunday, 7pm-9.30pm
Registration
Students can apply to join the credit-bearing music groups through the Freshmen Orientation Programme (FOP) on 19 & 20 July 2025 (9am-6pm) as part of the selection process. Students may be offered a placement after the FOP.
Applications after 19 July are subject to ensemble availability and are not guaranteed.
Application to attend FOP via link.
Successful students will be allocated the course, i.e. course selection via CourseReg is not required.
This course is a continuation from CFA1101A where through their participation in an NUS Music arts group, students continue to hone their skills and deepen their practice in their respective artistic discipline. Students are expected to actively collaborate in artistic programming and group operations by participating in work groups focused on production, media and publicity, and community engagement. To facilitate effective participation, students will attend professional workshops tailored to their work group roles. Additionally, students will connect with the community by organizing and participating in outreach events and recruitment drives, thereby fostering a deeper relationship between the arts group and the wider community.
Pre-requisite
CFA1101A Performing Arts in Practice (Music) 1
Schedule
NUS Chinese Orchestra (NUSCO)
Tuesday, 7.15pm-9.45pm & Saturday, 10am-12.30pm
NUS Symphony Orchestra (NUSSO)
Wednesday, 7.30pm-10pm & Sunday, 3pm-5.30pm
NUS Wind Symphony (NUSWS)
Thursday, 7.30pm-10pm & Sunday, 7pm-9.30pm
Registration
Students who have passed CFA1101A can register for CFA2101A.
CFA3101A is the culmination of the CFA course series, where students are expected to demonstrate mastery in performance and take significant leadership roles. This course focuses on leading both artistic and administrative functions within the music group, including organizing major community outreach initiatives. Students will lead and guide peers in their respective work groups in tasks related to production, media and publicity, and community engagement. To empower students with the necessary leadership skills, the course includes leadership workshops designed to prepare them for guiding their peers. By the end of the course, students will leave the programme with a holistic understanding of the arts, teamwork, and collaboration
Pre-requisite
CFA2101A Performing Arts in Practice (Music) 1
Schedule
NUS Chinese Orchestra (NUSCO)
Tuesday, 7.15pm-9.45pm & Saturday, 10am-12.30pm
NUS Symphony Orchestra (NUSSO)
Wednesday, 7.30pm-10pm & Sunday, 3pm-5.30pm
NUS Wind Symphony (NUSWS)
Thursday, 7.30pm-10pm & Sunday, 7pm-9.30pm
Registration
Students who have passed CFA2101A can register for CFA3101A.
CFA 1101B Performing Arts in Practice (Dance)
This course requires students to participate in an NUS Dance arts group* where, through a structured curriculum, students 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 organising and participating in outreach events and recruitment drives.
*Applicable Dance arts group: NUS Chinese Dance
Schedule
Tuesday & Thursday, 6pm-8.30pm
Registration
Students can apply to join Chinese Dance through the Freshmen Orientation Programme on 19 July as part of the selection process. The programme includes technique and choreography classes with professional tutors, creative movement collaborative projects and teambuilding activities. Students may be offered the placement after the FOP.
Students who are unable to attend the FOP on 19 July will be required to attend audition on 12 & 14 August 2025 (6pm-9pm). Applications after 19 July are subject to vacancy availability and are not guaranteed.
Application to attend FOP via link.
Successful students will be allocated the course, i.e. course selection via CourseReg is not required.
This course is a continuation from CFA1101B where through their participation in an NUS Dance arts group, students continue to hone their skills and deepen their practice in their respective artistic discipline. Students are expected to collaborate actively in artistic programming and the operations of the group. Students will also be required to connect with the community through organising and participating in outreach events and recruitment drives.
Pre-requisite
CFA1101B Performing Arts in Practice (Dance) 1
Schedule
Tuesday & Thursday, 7pm-9.30pm
Registration
Students who have passed CFA1101B can register for CFA2101B.
CFA3101B is the culminating course in the ‘Performing Arts in Practice (Dance)’ series, designed for the senior students to demonstrate mastery in their artistic discipline and to take on significant leadership roles. Students will showcase advanced performance skills, lead both artistic and administrative functions, and organise major community outreach initiatives. This course emphasises holistic development, ensuring students leave with a deep understanding of the arts, teamwork, collaboration, and community engagement.
Pre-requisite
CFA2101B Performing Arts in Practice (Dance) 1
Schedule
Tuesday & Thursday, 7pm-930pm
Registration
Students who have passed CFA2101B can register for CFA3101B.
Credit-Bearing Arts Groups
In each academic year, NUSCO will present two major concerts. In the first semester, NUSCO will collaborate with NUS Wind Symphony and NUS Symphony Orchestra to organize a community project aimed at reaching out to primary school children, helping them discover their musical talents. In the second semester, NUSCO will produce a full-scale major production for the public. NUSCO members will also participate in the Youth Arts Leaders Conference, connecting with industry arts leaders and impacting secondary school Chinese Orchestra student leaders.
Conductor
Moses Gay
Sectional Tutors
Huqin: Shunta Goh, Wong Qin Kai
Cello: Tang Jia
Bass: Wang Lu Yao
Yangqin: Qu Jianqing
Liuqin: Jonathan Ngeow
Pipa: Gildon Choo
Ruan: Foong Chui San
Dizi: Lee Jun Cheng
Sheng: Ong Yi Horng
Suona: Liu Jiang
Percussion: Eugene Toh
Schedule
- Tuesdays: 7.15pm – 9.45pm
- Saturdays: 10am – 12:30pm
Concert Presentation
9 Nov 2025
Pre-requisite
Students applying for credit-bearing music groups must have a minimum of three years of instrumental experience. They should demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills within their ensemble section. Additionally, members must be committed to musical growth, actively engaging with tutors and conductors to refine their craft.
In each academic year, NUSSO will present two major concerts. In the first semester, NUSSO will collaborate with NUS Wind Symphony and NUS Chinese Orchestra to organize a community project aimed at reaching out to primary school children, helping them discover their musical talents. In the second semester, NUSSO will produce a full-scale major production for the public. NUSSO members will also participate in the Youth Arts Leaders Conference, connecting with industry arts leaders and impacting secondary school music leaders.
Conductors
Moses Gay, Francis Tan
Sectional Tutors
Violins: Foo Say Ming, Gabriel Lee
Viola: Martin Peh
Cello: Melissa Ong
Bass: Julian Li
Flute: Carolin Ralser
Oboe: Tay Kai Tze
Clarinet: Benjaming Wong
Bassoon: Lim Tee Heong
Trumpet: Lee Jin Jun
Horn: Gao Jian
Trombone: Don Kow
Tuba: Teng Siang Hong
Percussion: Mario Choo
Schedule
- Wednesdays: 7.30pm – 10pm
- Sundays: 3pm – 5.30pm
Concert Presentation
9 Nov 2025
Pre-requisite
Students applying for credit-bearing music groups must have a minimum of three years of instrumental experience. They should demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills within their ensemble section. Additionally, members must be committed to musical growth, actively engaging with tutors and conductors to refine their craft.
In each academic year, NUSWS will present two major concerts. In the first semester, NUSWS will collaborate with NUS Symphony Orchestra and NUS Chinese Orchestra to organize a community project aimed at reaching out to primary school children, helping them discover their musical talents. In the second semester, NUSWS will produce a full-scale major production for the public. NUSWS members will also participate in the Youth Arts Leaders Conference, connecting with industry arts leaders and impacting secondary school wind band student leaders.
Conductor
Francis Tan
Sectional Tutor
Flute: Jasper Goh
Oboe: Tay Kai Tze
Clarinet: Li Xin
Bassoon: Emerald Chee
Trumpet: Ng Tiac Woo
Trombone: Don Kow
Euphonium: Shawn Yap
Tuba: Teng Siang Hong
Double Bass: Julian Li
Percussion: Joachim Lim
Schedule
- Thursdays: 7.30pm – 10pm
- Sundays: 7pm – 9.30pm
Concert Presentation
9 Nov 2025
Pre-requisite
Students applying for credit-bearing music groups must have a minimum of three years of instrumental experience. They should demonstrate strong teamwork and communication skills within their ensemble section. Additionally, members must be committed to musical growth, actively engaging with tutors and conductors to refine their craft.
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 NUS Chinese Dance, students are not only trained in dance techniques but also encouraged to participate in a community and recruitment project. Students develop performance and rehearsal skills and have the opportunity to observe, rehearse, and actively participate in an annual dance production.
Tutors:
Jenny Neo
Xiao Jing
Schedule
CFA1101B: Tuesdays & Thursdays 6pm- 8.30pm
CFA2101/3101B: Tuesdays & Thursdays 7pm- 9.30pm
Pre-requisite
Students applying to NUS Chinese Dance should be able to demonstrate basic body coordination, flexibility, and movement awareness. Any prior dance training will be an advantage. The selection process will evaluate technical proficiency, adaptability to new dance techniques, and a strong commitment to developing skills in Chinese dance.