Page 18 - NAFA Annual Report 2016/2017

The Firebird

On 26 October 2016 at the Victoria Concert Hall, the NAFA Orchestra
presented an evening of diverse masterpieces, titled The Firebird, under
the direction of Maestro Lim Yau. The captivating concert included Igor
Stravinsky’s breathtaking Firebird Suite (1945), with opening selections
from Georges Bizet’s widely-acclaimed Carmen. Senior Music Lecturer and
Head of Vocal Studies Dr Jessica Chen was the soloist for Manuel de Falla’s
Siete canciones populares españolas (Seven Popular Spanish Songs).

Bruckner Mass No. 3

Directed by Maestro Lim Yau, the NAFA Chamber Choir, along with the
Singapore Symphony Chorus, The Philharmonic Chamber Choir, and the Image Courtesy of Singapore Symphony Orchestra
Singapore Symphony Orchestra, performed Anton Bruckner’s magnificent
Mass No. 3 in F minor and Arvo Pärt’s Te Deum. Alumni Lu Heng also
performed the ison (tape) as part of the orchestra. This sensational concert
was held at the Esplanade Concert Hall on 15 October 2016.

CENTRE FOR LIFELONG EDUCATION

50plus 2017

NAFA’s Centre for Lifelong Education (CLE), a partner of the
Council for Third Age (C3A), participated in 50plus 2017
organised by C3A. Held at Suntec Singapore Convention
& Exhibition Centre from 24 to 26 March 2017, the event
enabled CLE to reach out to baby boomers and seniors to
encourage active learning, and to allow them to gain insights
into ageing issues. More than 650 enquiries were received and
some seniors signed up for courses on the spot. During the
three-day event, CLE also conducted 13 mini workshops in the
areas of drawing, printmaking and fashion jewellery making.

Personal and Professional
Development Courses

The part-time student population in the Centre for Lifelong Education (CLE) increased by 5.8% from last year. Almost 300 students
signed up for courses under the National Silver Academy scheme, and approximately 800 students enrolled for courses approved for
SkillsFuture Credit to develop their personal or professional skills. CLE also launched new courses approved for SkillsFuture Credit and
offered in conjunction with the National Silver Academy such as Use of Music to Promote Learning; Drawing Essentials;
Creating your own Children’s Picture Book; and Practical Story Crafting. These were met with positive responses.