Credit-Bearing Arts Groups
From Academic Year 2023/2024, students joining the NUS Chinese Dance, Chinese Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra and Wind Symphony will be enroled in a year-long credit-bearing course (4 units year-long).
All students who wish to join the credit-bearing groups must enrol in CFA1101A, except students from the School of Medicine, Faculty of Dentistry and Faculty of Law. Students from the Faculty of Law may enrol 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.
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.
