School Of The Arts, Singapore

[anonymousguru]

Hey crystal270!


I am a student in sota and I can tell you that Music is one of the hardest to get in, truth be told. They take in very little students compared to other art forms. Also, there are many people trying to get into music via piano, probably a majority, so competition is extremely tough for you, although there are whispers that music is taking slightly more students this year or next year onwards.

A typical day in Sota starts at 7.50 on all days except Wednesday, which starts at 8.50. You will have a half hour break and an hour lunch everyday except Wed, because you start school late. You will then go through lessons, ranging from 1 hour to 1 and a half hours, and then on some days you will go to your art form.

I don't really know how Music auditions are like, but you will have to do a mandatory piece and one piece of your own, I think? But the mandatory piece is usually a slow song I think, because they want to hear how well you play, say some music students who I'm friends with.

Hope this helps, haha :D, best of luck.

[ong lee]

ImMeeMee:

SOTA has an open symposium on 28 Feb. Do check out their website.

Hihi, I am new to this thread...I have a child in Pri 5 this year, trying to find out more about all the options available for her...

Anyone going for SOTA open symposium on 28 Feb? Anyone knows what is it about?

[Song22]

Hi! Anyone can share more about theatre in sota?

1) What is the cohort size for last year’s batch for theatre?
2) how was the audition like?
3) how is the life in sota theatre like?
4) are you / ds / your friends enjoying the the school (theatre)?

Thank you!

[Alicorn]

Song22:

Hi! Anyone can share more about theatre in sota?

1) What is the cohort size for last year's batch for theatre?
2) how was the audition like?
3) how is the life in sota theatre like?
4) are you / ds / your friends enjoying the the school (theatre)?

Thank you!

Hi!

My Y1 cohort has a total of 45 students. The audition was like two or three judges sitting on a table in front of you. Other than reciting and acting out the monologue to them, they may ask you some questions albeit expected e.g. why do you want to come to SOTA. So far in these one and a half months it's been a lot of learning experiences and our assessments are coming up this and next week. Yes, my friends and I are enjoying the theatre classes. It's hard, very hard, but we ourselves have chosen this decision and we're still doing what we're passionate about, only now it feels like your life when it was previously just a hobby.

Just my opinions - others may feel different from it

Alicorn

[dasalo]

Hang on there Alicorn, the best is yet to come. This is just the getting used to period once you get the hang of it, it all becomes second nature.


Keep the passion burning!! :rahrah: :rahrah:

[Song22]

Alicorn:

Song22:

Hi! Anyone can share more about theatre in sota?

1) What is the cohort size for last year's batch for theatre?
2) how was the audition like?
3) how is the life in sota theatre like?
4) are you / ds / your friends enjoying the the school (theatre)?

Thank you!

Hi!

My Y1 cohort has a total of 45 students. The audition was like two or three judges sitting on a table in front of you. Other than reciting and acting out the monologue to them, they may ask you some questions albeit expected e.g. why do you want to come to SOTA. So far in these one and a half months it's been a lot of learning experiences and our assessments are coming up this and next week. Yes, my friends and I are enjoying the theatre classes. It's hard, very hard, but we ourselves have chosen this decision and we're still doing what we're passionate about, only now it feels like your life when it was previously just a hobby.

Just my opinions - others may feel different from it

Alicorn

Thanks alicorn for sharing
So are the 45 students being grouped to the same one or two classes for the acad portions?
Is sota your first choice and why do you choose sota theatre if you don't mind me asking, my daughter is quite interested in sota after hearing a lot from one of her friends, thanks a lot!

[Alicorn]

dasalo:

Hang on there Alicorn, the best is yet to come. This is just the getting used to period once you get the hang of it, it all becomes second nature.


Keep the passion burning!! :rahrah: :rahrah:

Thanks Dasalo! Thankfully, i'm still managing to cope with all the new subjects

Alicorn

[Alicorn]

Song22:

Alicorn:

[quote=\"Song22\"]Hi! Anyone can share more about theatre in sota?

1) What is the cohort size for last year's batch for theatre?
2) how was the audition like?
3) how is the life in sota theatre like?
4) are you / ds / your friends enjoying the the school (theatre)?

Thank you!

Hi!

My Y1 cohort has a total of 45 students. The audition was like two or three judges sitting on a table in front of you. Other than reciting and acting out the monologue to them, they may ask you some questions albeit expected e.g. why do you want to come to SOTA. So far in these one and a half months it's been a lot of learning experiences and our assessments are coming up this and next week. Yes, my friends and I are enjoying the theatre classes. It's hard, very hard, but we ourselves have chosen this decision and we're still doing what we're passionate about, only now it feels like your life when it was previously just a hobby.

Just my opinions - others may feel different from it

Alicorn

Thanks alicorn for sharing
So are the 45 students being grouped to the same one or two classes for the acad portions?
Is sota your first choice and why do you choose sota theatre if you don't mind me asking, my daughter is quite interested in sota after hearing a lot from one of her friends, thanks a lot![/quote]Song22,

The 45 students are mixed into different academic classes through streaming by their PSLE t-score. The 45 students are made up of two theatre classes.

SOTA was my dream school since P5 and it was definitely my first choice, as I found the environment quite relaxing and I liked that we still got to pursue our passion while still taking academics into focus, otherwise my parents wouldn't allow me to pursue SOTA haha :imcool: :imcool: After all, we still need an academic degree to survive in this world right? :roll: :roll:

I've been passionate in drama and theatre for a few years thus I chose SOTA theatre, and i'm really not good at any of the other art forms :gloomy: :gloomy:

Do encourage your daughter if she really wants to participate in the TA as it really is a great exposure to the arts during the workshop even if she doesn't get in. At this time encouragement is really critical to your DD, as I felt very demoralised when my parents originally didn't support my decision to pursue SOTA.

Good luck to your DD, Song22!

Alicorn

[anonymousguru]

ong lee:

ImMeeMee:

SOTA has an open symposium on 28 Feb. Do check out their website.

Hihi, I am new to this thread...I have a child in Pri 5 this year, trying to find out more about all the options available for her...

Anyone going for SOTA open symposium on 28 Feb? Anyone knows what is it about?

Hey!

I guess they kind of show the same thing every year, so I will just tell you what they will show in the slides you will see in the open symposium. They will they you what SOTA is, like a arts-oriented school taking a 6 year course to the IB, possible subject choices and how the school functions, as well as ideas we believe in.

It's really entertaining though, because it isn't like all words, numbers and data. They have really interesting pictures to show their idea, and I am pretty amused by it, though it might not be for everyone.

Maybe you should try to talk to the students, because I feel that our school's students are friendly and more open than other school's. (just my opinion). I think your child should try out, because although the school hours are long, its pretty fun, having an opportunity to specialise in things you love.

Source: I am a SOTA student, but I will never tell you who I am hahaha.

[lyhparent]

Hi All,


It is good to see more & more Sota students who can give advices directly here, rather fr parents only.

Keep it up!