Curriculum
Curriculum
Junior High Curriculum at a Glance
Music Studies
| Syllabus Requirements | Assessment Format |
|---|---|
| JH1 Music in relation to other art forms (dance, theatre, film) and world musicJH2-4 Western music, covering the following genres: Keyboard Music, Chamber Music, Concerto, Song, Choral music, Symphonic Music, Opera, Jazz |
JH Special Projects1 Research Essays Written Examinations (Music Studies and Aural Perception) 1 Special projects entail assignments drawing on visits to private rehearsals of Singapore Dance Repertory, Singapore Lyric Opera, SOTA rehearsals and interviewing professional musicians. |
Performance
| Syllabus Requirements | Assessment Format |
|---|---|
| Mixed Recital Programme from Western and/or Asian traditions, including both solo and chamber music performance, or 2nd instrument. | Lunchtime Concerts Public performances (e.g. Esplanade Concourse, Open Mic) Mid-year and End-of-year open recital exam |
Music Writing
| Syllabus Requirements | Assessment Format |
|---|---|
| Harmony and Theory fundamentals Stylistic imitation (e.g. Two-part counterpoint, Bach Chorale, String quartet, Romantic Lieder, Fugal Exposition, Sonata development) |
Coursework Written Assessment |
Aural & Practical Musicianship Skills
| Syllabus Requirements | Assessment Format |
|---|---|
| Sight-singing / Sight-reading Keyboard Improvisation/ Harmonisation Transposition and score-reading Chamber Music coaching Basic Conducting skills |
Practical musicianship tests Written Examinations |
Senior High Curriculum and Programme Structure (A level H2 Music)
Music Studies
| yllabus Requirements | Assessment Format |
|---|---|
| Listening Commentary History & Musical Styles Topics: For specific Western and Asian topics examined, please refer to: https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/national-examinations/syllabus/alevel/2019syllabus/9753_2019.pdf |
Written Examinations |
Performing
| Syllabus Requirements | Assessment Format |
|---|---|
| Mixed Recital Programme from Western and/or Asian traditions, including both solo and chamber music performance, or 2nd instrument. | Recital |
Music Writing
| Syllabus Requirements | Assessment Format |
|---|---|
| Original composition and Stylistic imitation and/or Composition Techniques |
Coursework |