Master a language that takes you places.

“Your aspirations must be backed up by hard work, determination and an open mind. But you are not on your own - our comprehensive and cutting-edge programme serves to guide you along the way.”

Lim Yau
Head of Department

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Music constantly invites us to discover a world beyond ourselves. Wherever you take your aspirations - as a performer, teacher or in pursuit of further studies - we are here to help you make the next step.

Our international faculty has the expertise to nurture you into a highly creative and musically adaptable professional. Our multiculturalism offers regional and international music students a great environment to study and perform. We also have frequent visits from artists from all over the world offering masterclasses, workshops, lectures and specialist support.

In addition to weekly public performances on campus at the Lee Foundation Theatre, our student soloists, ensembles and orchestra can be heard regularly in performance throughout Singapore. We have strong links with professional arts organisations here and renowned music conservatoires overseas - in particular the Royal College of Music in London and the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, holding us to some of the world’s highest musical standards.

For all music courses, you must select one of the following as your Principal Study:

• Composition
• Piano, Organ
• Voice
• Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone
• Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba
• Percussion
• Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Harp, Classical Guitar
• Dizi, Erhu, Guzheng, Pipa, Suona, Yangqin, Zhongruan, Sanxian, Sheng

The Diploma in Music centres on weekly lessons for your Principal Study instrument throughout the programme. Faculty-based activities include duo, chamber, ensemble and orchestral training - all providing you with performance opportunities. Vocal students take Italian, German and French language classes, and students focusing on composing will have classes in music technology and improvisation. Core modules in historical studies (with specialised pathways for Western or Chinese instruments), practical musicianship, stylistic studies, aural and professional skills such as instrumental/vocal teaching, all provide support and depth to your study. Beyond your music studies, you will also develop a transferrable skill set that includes communication and information technology.

The Diploma in Music Teaching* was developed for the MOE Music Teacher Training Scheme for GCE ‘O’ Level holders. This is a 4-year double-diploma course; you will study for the first 3 years at NAFA and the final year at the National Institute of Education (NIE), then graduate with a Diploma in Music Teaching from NAFA, and a Diploma in Music Education from NIE. Upon completion of the course, you will be deployed to teach Music in Singapore (MOE) secondary schools.

For more information, visit the MOE website: www.moe.gov.sg/careers/teach/applying/o-levels/
*Only Singapore and Malaysia citizens may apply

Preparatory Course for Music Performance
Young musicians preparing for full-time study in music after secondary school may apply for the Preparatory Course. Running from January each year and providing one semester of study, the Preparatory Course is designed for those who have participated fully in their secondary school co-curricular music programmes, such as Chinese Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Choir and Ensembles. Should you wish to develop your instrumental foundation prior to entry to the 3-year Diploma in Music programme and advanced degree study, we highly recommend this course.

Potential careers

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• Administrator for Music School
• Agent for Performers
• Composer
• Conductor
• Concert Manager
• Music Arranger
• Music Director
• Performer
• Project Coordinator
• Producer
• Reviewer
• Sound Engineer
• Teacher

Diploma in Music Teaching

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(only Singapore and Malaysia Citizens can apply)

This specialised course was expressly created at the request of the Ministry of Education to train GCE O level holders for the Music Teacher Training Scheme. This is a 4-year double-diploma course and students will study for the first 3 years at NAFA and the final year at the National Institute of Education (NIE). Students will graduate with a Diploma in Music Teaching from NAFA, and a Diploma in Music Education from NIE.

For more information, please visit MOE website: http://www.moe.gov.sg/careers/teach/applying/o-levels/

Preparatory Course for Music Performance 2013

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Introduction
Over 200 diploma and degree students are supported by a distinguished international faculty, all of whom are music graduates and experts in their own fields. In addition to weekly public performances on campus at the Lee Foundation Theatre, our student soloists, ensembles and orchestra can be heard regularly in performance throughout Singapore.

Our courses aim to be relevant to the needs of Singaporeans who, upon graduation, may wish to work in the developing music industry, either as performers or teachers, or to pursue further study at a higher level. In addition, we also provide an attractive option for regional and international music students to study and perform within a multi-cultural environment.

Frequent visits are made by leading international artists who offer master classes, workshops, lectures and specialist support. Our strong links with professional arts organisations within Singapore and links with renowned music conservatoires, in particular, the Royal College of Music, London and Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing, enable us to maintain high international music standards.

For all music courses, students will select one of the following as their Principal Study:

• Composition
• Piano, Organ
• Voice
• Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone
• Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba
• Orchestral Percussion
• Violin, Viola, Violoncello, Double Bass, Harp, Classical Guitar
• Dizi, Erhu, Guzheng, Liuqin, Pipa, Sanxian, Suona, Yangqin, Zhongruan

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Preparatory Course for Music Performance
The Preparatory Course for Music Performance runs from January each year and provides one semester of study for young musicians after secondary schools in Singapore to prepare them for full time study in music.

It is designed especially for those who have participated fully in the secondary school co-curricular music programme such as Chinese Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, Choir and Ensembles.

This course is highly recommended for students who wish to develop their instrumental foundation and music theory knowledge, prior to entry to the 3-year Diploma in Music Performance programme.

• Instrumental Tuition (Principal Study) - Students will attend weekly individual lessons with selected professional musicians. These specialist tutors will help the student develop a strong and solid technique along with preparation of repertoire.

• Music Appreciation - Covers basic musical form, lives and works of leading composers and gives a timeline view of the development of western music history.

• Music Theory & Aural Training - Although many young musicians have good practical skills, many lack a formal music theory foundation. This short course will cover all basics in music theory. Students will sit for an assessment based on the requirements of ABRSM Grade V theory (which may also be taken externally by the student).

• Choir & Ensembles - An opportunity to rehearse and perform in a variety of choirs, orchestras and ensembles at NAFA. Students develop aural and music reading skills and an increased awareness in ensemble skills.

NAFA and the Royal College of Music, London
A new collaborative partnership with the Royal College of Music (RCM) represents a new model for arts institutions in Singapore. The NAFA-RCM model is a 3-year diploma plus 2-year degree programme, delivered right here in Singapore.

Since August 2011, NAFA offers a joint-curriculum programme with one of the world’s leading conservatoire which has groomed numerous eminent music professionals from all over the world since 1882. The new degree provides specialised music education and professional training at an international level and will be instrumental in raising the standard of music performance and composition in Singapore and the region.

Graduates will receive the internationally-recognised BMus (Hons) degree under the RCM’s own Royal Charter. The RCM is the only English conservatoire entrusted to award its own degrees.

Careers in Music & the Arts
There is a surging demand for talented musicians in the following professions: Performer, composer, conductor, arranger, librarian, teacher, music therapist, choral conductor, band instructor, arts administrator, recording technician, sound engineer, lyricist, merchant, publisher and reviewer.

Facilities
Students are encouraged to make full use of our facilities, which include

• Lee Foundation Theatre, equipped with two Steinway Model D grand pianos
• Recital Hall, (with Recording Studio and video conferencing facility) equipped with Steinway Model B and Yamaha S6 grand pianos
• 3 Lecture Studios
• 2 Tutorial Rooms
• Keyboard Laboratory, equipped with 11 Yamaha Clavinovas
• Percussion Studio
• 22 Practice Studios
• 9 Teaching Studios
• Library - containing music textbooks, periodicals, scores and recordings
• An ever-increasing stock of woodwind, brass, percussion and Traditional Chinese musical instruments
• Harpsichords and Fortepiano
• Pelog gamelan
• Rodgers Insignia 577 classic organ (two manual with pedal board)
• 44 pianos and 24 grand pianos

How to join the course
Download the Preparatory Course for Music Performance Application Form here, submit the completed form and pay the Registration Fee of $32(inclusive of GST) at:

Department of Music
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
Campus 3, Level 4
151 Bencoolen Street,
Singapore 189656

Enrolment commences from 1st November to 22rd December 2012

Course Commences on 7 January 2013

Students will be asked to attend an interview/audition session on 27 December 2012

Course Fees (for 14 weeks): $2140 (inc GST)
Student Card Fee: $16 (inc GST)

Late admissions may be considered at the discretion of the Head, Department of Music, subject to availability of places.

Further Information From
Student Recruitment and Admissions Department
Tel: +65 6512 4071
admissions@nafa.edu.sg

Bachelor of Music with Honours
Funded Degree Programme in collaboration with Royal College of Music

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This is a 2-year programme for diploma graduates, inclusive of 7 weeks at the Royal College of Music, London; Chinese instrumentalists will spend 7 weeks at the Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing. This is a challenging programme designed to react flexibly to changing professional expectations.