All About Choosing Piano Schools And Teachers
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Hi Kathyh,
NAFA won the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in both senior and open category. Overall, 9 out of 12 of the prize winners across the 4 categories were NAFA students.
Anyone can register to take part in the competition. There seems to be many participants this year, with representative from most music schools. The heats and semi-finals were closed competition, only the final's performance was opened to the public.
I think being able to play the pieces well is more important than being able to play very difficult ones. Very subjective though... it's not black and white.kathyh:
[/quote]Is your kid in?
The results are posted on the Yamaha Piano Competition 2013 website.
I heard all prize winners are from nafa, is that true? this is awesome!
Just wonder how to be qualified to enter this kind of competition? Need to be able to play very difficult songs or whatever?waiyean:
[quote=\"kathyh\"]anybody knows the final results of the Yamaha piano competition held last Saturday?
http://sg.yamaha.com/en/news_events/events/piano_competition_2013/
Did anyone's kid take part in this competition? -
Understand every body can attend, but who can be shortlisted? pieces are exam pieces or what?
if Nafa is so dominant, then I guess there is really no point for students from other music school to attend liao …
does it mean no matter how hard working other students are , still cannot compete with nafa studnets? -
Not true. I know some non NAFA students in the final.
There’s an external judge shortlisting the finalists, normally one of the abrsm examiners. The piece to be played at the heat is a current exam piece. You will also need to submit the piece you intend to play alongside the exam piece, if you get into the finals, upon submission. The latter has to be carefully and thoughtfully chosen as I believe it somewhat affects whether you stand a chance in going to the final. That’s my guess after sending a number of students in. -
jce:
You will also need to submit the piece you intend to play alongside the exam piece, if you get into the finals, upon submission. The latter has to be carefully and thoughtfully chosen as I believe it somewhat affects whether you stand a chance in going to the final. That's my guess after sending a number of students in.
Although the application form did ask for the choice piece, it is not a requirement to submit it upon application. In fact I overheard the organizers asking many of the semifinalists for their piece during the semifinals itself. I guess the organisers just want to vet through the pieces to make sure it is not too simple / unsuitable for that category. The panel of judges during the finals are different from the heats and semifinals.
Kathyh, taking part in competitions is beneficial from the experience gained, whether or not the child wins. -
kathyh:
Understand every body can attend, but who can be shortlisted? pieces are exam pieces or what?
if Nafa is so dominant, then I guess there is really no point for students from other music school to attend liao ...
does it mean no matter how hard working other students are , still cannot compete with nafa studnets?
The criteria on pieces and which category and stages of competition was all stated on the application form and the yamaha website - still viewable now. The junior category is for grades 1 to 3. So just join the category for your child's standard and would be fine lor. No need to be NAFA student!
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jce:
If you don't want to go competitive, then join a music festival. This year alone, there's already at least 2 such festivals (maybe more) in Singapore. In June, there was the Piano & Violin Festival which accorded Gold/Silver/Bronze Medals based on the participants' performances, and in November, there's the Ars Nova Fest <http://mwem.asia/News--and--Event.php> which will also accord Gold/Silver Bronze with some additional trophies perhaps, I think - not quite sure exactly how many - but I know this one is for ANY instrument except for Drums & Voice.Not true. I know some non NAFA students in the final.
There's an external judge shortlisting the finalists, normally one of the abrsm examiners. The piece to be played at the heat is a current exam piece. You will also need to submit the piece you intend to play alongside the exam piece, if you get into the finals, upon submission. The latter has to be carefully and thoughtfully chosen as I believe it somewhat affects whether you stand a chance in going to the final. That's my guess after sending a number of students in.
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phankao:
Can share more on these music festivals? How can we find out more about these festivals?
If you don't want to go competitive, then join a music festival. This year alone, there's already at least 2 such festivals (maybe more) in Singapore. In June, there was the Piano & Violin Festival which accorded Gold/Silver/Bronze Medals based on the participants' performances, and in November, there's the Ars Nova Fest <http://mwem.asia/News--and--Event.php> which will also accord Gold/Silver Bronze with some additional trophies perhaps, I think - not quite sure exactly how many - but I know this one is for ANY instrument except for Drums & Voice.
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metz:
The one in June was organised by a local music school, but open to the public. It says here that the next festival would be organised for 2015.
Can share more on these music festivals? How can we find out more about these festivals?phankao:
If you don't want to go competitive, then join a music festival. This year alone, there's already at least 2 such festivals (maybe more) in Singapore. In June, there was the Piano & Violin Festival which accorded Gold/Silver/Bronze Medals based on the participants' performances, and in November, there's the Ars Nova Fest <http://mwem.asia/News--and--Event.php> which will also accord Gold/Silver Bronze with some additional trophies perhaps, I think - not quite sure exactly how many - but I know this one is for ANY instrument except for Drums & Voice.
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http://www.mandevilleconservatory.com/news/download/July%202013.pdf
The Ars Nova Fest that I mention above is in November. Today is the last day for submission - if you still interested - not sure if you email or call them, can still submit (say you pay tomorrow?). I know they reply emails fairly quickly. This one only requires a performance of any item on any instrument for not more than 5mins. Details as I posted above:
<http://mwem.asia/News--and--Event.php>
Email for Enquiry: <[email protected]>
(that's the email I see used in replying me).
Last year, they also held a similar Ars Nova Festival but it included not just hte non-competitive categories but also a competitive category.
And...almost every year (except for this year), SMTA has been organising the Singapore Performer's Festival. Not sure why this year there isn't. These are details from Last years' SP Fest
Review of SP Fest
http://www.smtasingapore.com/why-i-believe-in-the-performers-festival
Info:
http://www.smtasingapore.com/media/files/performers-festival-2012/4th%20PF%202012%20Information%20%26%20Regulations.pdf
Kids usually love receiving recognition of their performance and hard work. I know mine does!
Hope that helps!
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phankao:
Definitely agree on this. Everyone has a fair chance to win.The criteria on pieces and which category and stages of competition was all stated on the application form and the yamaha website - still viewable now. The junior category is for grades 1 to 3. So just join the category for your child's standard and would be fine lor. No need to be NAFA student!
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NAFA students work extremely hard, and the level of dedication from the principal and teachers are fantastic. Anyone willing to work as hard or more, together with a good choice of pieces has as good a chance to win. -
There will be a performance by NAFA kids at the Esplanade Concourse on 6 October 2013 1-2.30pm. Admission is free.
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