Designed for students aged 12 - 14 years, with ABRSM Grade 8 Certificate in Practical, the Diploma classes are tailored to individual potential and emphasise on concert and competition training. Students will successfully pass DipABRSM and LRSM Examinations.
Schedule
Practical (Include Studio class with piano accompaniment)
Number of sessions to be decided based on individual teacher's assessment of the student's potential.
DipABRSM & LRSM Viva-Voce
1 session per week (60-minute group lesson) including programme notes, music history, music analysis, and music appreciation.
Masterclass
2 sessions per semester
Duration
2 years (DipABRSM)
2 years (LRSM)
Requirement
ABRSM Grade 8 in Practical
Applicants must pass the audition
Fees
Practical
Fees are charged according to individual teacher’s requirements and are dependant on the different levels of Diploma.
DipABRSM & LRSM Viva-Voce
S$149.80 per month
Masterclass only
S$85.60 per month
Registration Fee
S$32.10 (Upon passing the audition)
Audition Fee
S$32.10
Important Notes
1)
Internal examinations will be conducted half yearly to monitor the student’s progress.
2)
Students of Cello, Piano, and Violin Elementary Classes are required to sit for the ABRSM examinations. Students of Chinese Instrument Classes are required to sit for the Graded Examination for Chinese Instruments organised jointly by NAFA and Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing. Students of Intermediate and Diploma Classes are required to perform in public concerts and participate in National or International Competitions.
3)
Each student (except those in Preparatory Class) is required to perform on stage at least twice per semester at masterclasses. This strengthens the child’s confidence in concert performance as well as provides platform for students, parents and teachers to share their experiences and opinions, working in a combined effort to improve teaching quality.
4)
The student’s suitability for the Gifted Programes shall be determined by his/her attitude towards learning and music potential.
5)
a)
For Junior Music Gifted Young Pianist Course, Gifted Young Violinists Course and Gifted Young Cellists Course, one semester covers 5.5 months. Fees are payable by semester and cover 20 practical lessons, 20 theory lessons, as well as masterclasses, and examinations.
b)
For Junior Music Gifted Young Chinese Instrumentalists Course, one semester covers 5 months. Fees are payable by semester and cover 18 practical lessons, 20 theory lessons, as well as masterclasses, and examinations.
6)
Any Junior Music student who takes two different instruments need only attend one theory class. $110 (before GST) will be deducted from the monthly school fees.
Registration
Registration for above Junior Music courses begins in May and November for July and January intakes respectively.
ABRSM Grade 8 in Practical