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 (2 units per semester).
For students enrolling in CFA2101, leadership roles within the arts groups will also be available.
Students may only participate in one of these arts groups for this year-long course. Those who play instruments 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)
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
Join “Symphonic Fiesta” on 19-20 July 2024 (sign-up HERE) to experience NUSCO, NUSSO and NUSWS and register your intent to enrol in the course.
Students who are unable to attend “Symphonic Fiesta” will be required to attend a ‘live’ audition. Apply HERE.
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 HERE for direct course allocation. Selection via CourseReg is not required.
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 HERE for direct course allocation. Selection via CourseReg is not required.
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, 5pm-7.30pm
Registration
Join “Rhythm and Flow” on 19-20 July (sign-up HERE) to experience NUS Chinese Dance and register your intent to enrol in the course.
Students who are unable to attend “Rhythm and Flow” will be required to attend a ‘live’ audition. Apply HERE.
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, 7.45pm-10.15pm
Registration
Students who have passed CFA1101B can register for CFA2101B HERE for direct course allocation. Selection via CourseReg is not required.
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, 7.45pm-10.15pm
Registration
Students who have passed CFA2101B can register for CFA3101B HERE for direct course allocation. Selection via CourseReg is not required.
Credit-Bearing Arts Groups
In AY24/25, NUSCO will present two major concerts. In the first semester, NUSCO will collaborate with NUS Wind Symphony and NUS Symphony Orchestra to organize a music carnival as a community project aimed at outreaching 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 2024, connecting with industry arts leaders and impacting secondary school Chinese Orchestra student leaders.
Schedule:
- Tuesdays: 7.15pm – 9.45pm
- Saturdays: 10am – 12:30pm
Concert Presentations:
- 3 November 2024
- 6 April 2025
In AY24/25, NUSSO will present two major concerts. In the first semester, NUSSO will collaborate with NUS Wind Symphony and NUS Chinese Orchestra to organize a music carnival as a community project aimed at outreaching 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 2024, connecting with industry arts leaders and impacting secondary school music leaders.
Schedule:
- Wednesdays: 7.30pm – 10pm
- Sundays: 3pm – 5.30pm
Concert Presentations:
- 3 November 2024
- 23 March 2025
In AY24/25, NUSWS will present two major concerts. In the first semester, NUSWS will collaborate with NUS Symphony Orchestra and NUS Chinese Orchestra to organize a music carnival as a community project aimed at outreaching 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 2024, connecting with industry arts leaders and impacting secondary school wind band student leaders.
Schedule:
- Thursdays: 7.30pm – 10pm
- Sundays: 7pm – 10pm
Concert Presentations:
- 3 November 2024
- 30 March 2025
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.
Schedule
Monday: 7pm – 9.30pm &
Friday: 7.45pm – 10.15pm
OR
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.