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 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 18 & 19 July 2026 (9am-6pm) as part of the selection process. Students may be offered a placement after the FOP. Sign up for FOP via link.

This two-day immersive experience lets you discover the supportive, close-knit family and music programme that makes our credit-bearing music groups special. Connect with fellow musicians, learn from professional tutors and our conductors. Attend full orchestra reading session, instrumental and chamber workshops, and course briefing to find out about the credit-bearing music groups. Join us to experience the camaraderie and musical programme that make our group special.

Applications after 18 July are subject to ensemble availability and are not guaranteed.

Successful students will be allocated the course, i.e. course selection via CourseReg is not required.

CFA2101A Performing Arts in Practice (Music) 2 (4 Units, year-long)

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)

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 Performing Arts in Practice (Music) 3 (4 Units, year-long)

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)

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, 7pm-9.30pm

Registration

Students can apply to join Chinese Dance through the Freshmen Orientation Programme (FOP) on 18 July 2026 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. Sign up for FOP via link:

Find out more about what NUS Chinese Dance is all about in this immersive placement experience. Attend Chinese dance technique and choreography class led by our dedicated tutors, Jenny Neo and Xiao Jing and find out how your can continue your dance journey in NUS. Experience the supportive, close-knit community that makes our credit-bearing dance group special!

Students who are unable to attend the FOP on 18 July will be required to attend audition in August (TBC). Applications after 18 July are subject to vacancy availability and are not guaranteed.

Successful students will be allocated the course, i.e. course selection via CourseReg is not required.

CFA2101B Performing Arts in Practice (Dance) 2 (4 Units, year-long)

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)

Schedule

Tuesday & Thursday, 7pm-9.30pm

Registration

Students who have passed CFA1101B can register for CFA2101B.

CFA3101B Performing Arts in Practice (Dance) 3 (4 Units, year-long)

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)

Schedule

Tuesday & Thursday, 7pm-930pm

Registration

Students who have passed CFA2101B can register for CFA3101B.

Credit-Bearing Arts Groups

NUS Chinese Orchestra

In each academic year, NUS Chinese Orchestra (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 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

Schedule

Tuesdays: 7.15pm – 9.45pm
Saturdays: 10am – 12:30pm

Concert Presentation
1 Nov 2026

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.

NUS Symphony Orchestra

In each academic year, NUS Symphony Orchestra (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 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, A/P Chan Tze Law

Schedule

Wednesdays: 7.30pm – 10pm
Sundays: 3pm – 5.30pm

Concert Presentation
25 Oct 2026

NUS Wind Symphony

In each academic year, NUS Wind Symphony (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 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

Schedule

Thursdays: 7.30pm – 10pm
Sundays: 7pm – 9.30pm

Concert Presentation
7 Nov 2026

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 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.

意·动 Yì·Dòng – Intent/Motion by NUS Chinese Dance, as part of NUS Arts Festival 2026.

Tutors:
Jenny Neo
Xiao Jing

Schedule
CFA1101B: Tuesdays & Thursdays 7pm- 9.30pm
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.

Credit-Bearing Arts Groups

CFA1101A Performing Arts in Practice (Music)

CFA2101A Performing Arts in Practice (Music) 2 (4 Units, year-long)

CFA3101A Performing Arts in Practice (Music) 3 (4 Units, year-long)

CFA 1101B Performing Arts in Practice (Dance)

CFA2101B Performing Arts in Practice (Dance) 2 (4 Units, year-long)

CFA3101B Performing Arts in Practice (Dance) 3 (4 Units, year-long)

Credit-Bearing Arts Groups

NUS Chinese Orchestra

NUS Symphony Orchestra

NUS Wind Symphony

NUS Chinese Dance

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