Diploma in Music
Diploma in Music Teaching
Audition
You are required to attend an entrance audition of approximately 15 minutes on your intended principal study. Non-pianists are advised to bring along their own accompanist for the audition. Please refer to the list of official accompanists
if necessary. The accompanist fee is S$100, for a 45-minute rehearsal and the audition. Applicants are required to make arrangements with the accompanists directly for practice sessions and payment. All instrumentalists except percussionists
and pianists are required to bring their principal study instrument for the audition.
The audition consists of the following:
- Performance of two contrasting works of your choice. Pieces selected from popular music repertoire would not be considered for the purposes of this audition.
- Sight-reading
- Aural awareness
- Music theory*
- Short interview with the audition panel about your musical experiences, interests and your ambitions for future studies and career
*The music theory paper (approximately 60 minutes) will test applicants in various areas at a level similar to ABRSM Grade V.
Applicants who present documentary evidence of ABRSM Grade V Music Theory or its equivalent will be exempted from the test. Further information about the requirements of ABRSM Grade V Theory can be found at www.abrsm.org
Applicants who obtain a pass in any of the following qualifications will be also be exempted from the theory test:
- GCE ‘O’ Level or GCE ‘A’ Level Music
- SOTA Music Year 4 and above
Live auditions in SingaporeLive auditions in Singapore are usually held in the months of December, February and April.
Audition Date |
4 to 8 December 2023 |
26 to 29 February 2024 |
22 to 25 April 2024 |
3 – 7 June 2024 (final audition for AY2024) |
Note: You will be notified of the outcome of your application 4 to 6 weeks after your portfolio interview or audition. Some application outcomes may take longer than expected.
Composition Portfolio Interview
Composers should submit a portfolio of at least two, but not more than five, contrasting examples of your compositions. Do submit your portfolio two weeks in advance of your scheduled audition. You may submit your work as written scores,
recordings or a combination of the two.
Please ensure that your written music is clear and legible, and that you include full details, where necessary, of instrumentation, scoring, and performance details. Do not send Sibelius files unless they are accompanied by PDF files of
the same material. Recordings should either be on a CD or DVD, or in a file format that can be read in VLC or Windows Media Player.
Individual works should be clearly indexed on both the CD and accompanying documentation. All recordings should be clearly labelled with your name and the title of the piece on both the CD and its cover. Portfolios will be returned to
you immediately at the end of the audition or mailed back to you after the audition period upon request.
Online Audition
Though live auditions are preferred, applicants who are unable to attend a live audition may submit a video recording. Following a video pre-screening, shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online audition via Zoom or MS Teams,
facilitated by the Student Admissions Office. During the audition, applicants will undergo assessments of sight-reading and aural awareness as well.
Guidelines for Video Recording:
- The recording should be a clear and accurate representation of your playing. Do not edit the audio/video of your recording
- The camera should be stationary for the performance of each work
- The video should show the performer in full body if possible
- The video should be recorded no more than six months prior to the scheduled audition.
- The video recording files should be named with the title of the pieces.
DIPLOMA IN DANCE
Audition Instructions – Diploma in Dance
You will receive a confirmation email containing the audition details nearer to your assigned audition date.
You will be required to attend an audition.
- The audition consists of two sections - Practical Assessment and Interview.
- You are required to report to the audition venue 30 minutes earlier to register, warm up and change into appropriate attire for dancing. You must bring your own attire.
- The audition may take up to 2 hours.
Audition Date |
26 January 2024 |
23 February 2024 |
22 March 2024 |
12 April 2024 |
3 May 2024 |
Note: You will be notified of the outcome of your application 4 to 6 weeks after your portfolio interview or audition. Some application outcomes may take longer than expected.
Practical Assessment
You are expected to prepare and perform two contrasting solos of any dance genre/style (e.g. Ballet and Cultural Dance; Chinese classical dance and Chinese folk dance).
- Each dance should not exceed 90 seconds. The solo dance can be choreographed by yourself or by someone else (e.g. your dance teacher).
- You are required to bring your own music which can played from your own media device (e.g. phone, tablet, or other audio device).
- A costume (e.g. tutu for female ballet classical solo) may be worn.
- Through your performance, assessors will evaluate your:
- Technique - coordination, control and alignment
- Artistry - spatial awareness, musicality, dynamic range and performance quality
- Fitness - strength, control, flexibility, coordination, speed, stamina and stretch
Interview
You are expected to discuss why you want to study dance during the interview. You will be evaluated based on your:
- Existing knowledge of and experience in dance performance
- Dance-related interests and career aspirations
- Dance proclivity and learning attitude
- Any medical or health concerns
Applicants who are unable to attend a live audition may request for an online audition. Both options will be followed by an online interview with the applicant alone and without the assistance of any other person.
Guidelines for the pre-recorded solos are as follows:
- You cannot perform/ dance with any make up in the audition videos, although you can tie your hair according to what's necessary.
- You have to come to the front of the camera (where your face can be seen clearly) and do a brief introduction of yourself. You will then proceed to move into the space and start dancing your solos after the introduction. * Please note
that the video has to be shot in one take and not being edited in any way. Otherwise, the audition videos will not be considered.
- This applies to both male and female applicants.
- The photo that you send in should be the one that resembles how you look like now.
- For the online interview, no interpreter should be around, or the interview could be disqualified.
DIPLOMA IN THEATRE (ENGLISH DRAMA)
DIPLOMA IN THEATRE (MANDARIN DRAMA)
You are required to attend an audition. The audition consists of three sections — Workshop, Audition Monologue and Interview.
- You will be given three audition monologues at least one week prior to the audition and you will need to choose one. You are expected to memorise or be very prepared with your chosen piece
- You are required to report to the audition venue 30 minutes earlier to register
- The audition may take up to three hours
- Wear comfortable clothing that allows for ease of movement
Audition Date |
13 October 2023 |
27 October 2023 |
26 January 2024 |
23 February 2024 |
22 March 2024 |
26 April 2024 |
Note: You will be notified of the outcome of your application 4 to 6 weeks after your portfolio interview or audition. Some application outcomes may take longer than expected.
Workshop
You are expected to participate enthusiastically in the improvisation exercises and theatre games during the workshop. Through your participation in the workshop, you will be evaluated based on your:
- Openness to improvisation and willingness to work with others
- Vocal response in an improvisation – projection, range, tone and clarity
- Physical response in an improvisation – expressiveness, spontaneity and range
Audition Monologue
During the audition, you will be asked to perform one of the three pieces of dramatic texts. You are expected to arrive with your chosen monologue memorised. Through your performance of the monologue, assessors will evaluate your:
- Ability to perform a dramatic text – comprehension, characterisation and creativity
- Physical skills – presence on stage, spatial awareness, physical range, movement vocabulary and physical portrayal of character
- Vocal skills – projection, clarity, range and tone
Interview
You are expected to discuss why you want to study theatre during the interview. You will be reviewed based on your:
- Existing knowledge of and experience in theatre and/or performance
- Personality traits
- Innovation and creativity