Held at Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music

Repertoire Technique Class(Cello/Viola/Violin):

A set of repertoire of different levels will be given in advance for the participants to prepare. It will be most beneficial to the students if they could learn these pieces by memory. Participants will be taught on the technical aspects of instrumental playing, how to improve it to a higher level and to perform the pieces for the final concerts.

Orchestra:

A set of repertoire of different levels will be given in advance for the participants to prepare.
Participants will be guided by an orchestra conductor on the orchestral technique to improve it to a higher level for performance during the gala concert.

Dalcroze classes:

The Dalcroze method teaches students concepts of rhythm, structure, and musical expression through movement. The idea is that students can develop a physical awareness and experience of music using all of their senses, especially their kinesthetic sense. The link between music and movement is throughly explored which helps students in feeling the music at a deeper level.

Faculty Concerts:

Invited professors will perform for the participants and the public.

Final Rehearsal & Gala Concert:

Final rehearsal & Gala Concert for participants will be held on the last day of the conference at Yong Siew Toh Conservatory, NUS.

All Conference Participants will be featured in the Gala Concert held on the last day of the conference. Concert ticket is priced at $48 (Conference Participants do not need to purchase tickets). Concert attire : either Black / White / Black and White; long sleeve shirt and pants for boys and 2-piece/dress/pants for girls with matching shoes.

Held at Mandeville Conservatory of Music

Masterclasses (Conference package / non-Conference Package):

Conference Package : Conference Participants will prepare 1 or 2 pieces of their own choice or set pieces from SISC (Technique or Orchestra piece) and receive individual coaching from the faculty.

Non-Conference Package : Non-Conference Participants may sign up for the Masterclasses (non-conference package) and receive 3x30mins sessions of coaching from the faculty during the conference period. One session per day. Participants to prepare 1 or 2 pieces of their own choice.

The masterclasses may be observed by the rest of the conference participants.

Additional Masterclasses:

Conference Participants can register for additional masterclass with their preferred Clinicians (Subject to availability).

Violin/Cello Taster:

The Taster Workshop provides children age 5-10 (Violin) and age 5-12 (Cello) to experience playing the instrument.

Participants will have a 50 minutes session (group basis) on the first day of the conference. Instruments will be provided for during the session.

The Taster Workshop also allows the parent and the child to attend all talks/concerts and explore all the sessions at the conference, a valuable experience in observing the learning process of string playing.

Evening Concerts(Optional):

Conference Participants can perform solos, duets and in smaller groups. A total of 40mins will be allotted for each evening time concert. Evening concerts are held on 2nd and 3rd day of the Conference. For more details and registration, please click on ‘Registration – Evening concert’ in the main menu.