Raffles Institution (Year 1-4)

[YY1205]

naggo-nitemare:

YY1205:

Hi RafflesianSnr, can I check with you is it very difficult to get into the String CCA? two times a week or three times a week for practice?

This is NN'S DS. String ensemble is twice a week, Monday's and Wednesdays. Might have some Friday practices nearing syf.

String ensemble is the only music cca requiring a music background (you don't have to know how to play a string instrument. You can audition with piano). I'm not too sure how hard it is to get in but if you play a string instrument, your odds should be pretty high. For reference, around 20 get in a year.

Hi NN'S DS, thanks so much for your further explanation!

[iFirefly]

YY1205:

ngl2010:

[quote=\"YY1205\"]Hi RafflesianSnr, can I check with you is it very difficult to get into the String CCA? two times a week or three times a week for practice?

Hi YY1205. I am not RafflesianSnr but just happened that DS had experience in String CCA audition. DS didn't have any experience at all in string instrument and Chinese Orchestra but was offered both CCAs. He has piano background. During the String CCA audition, he was asked to play piano (any piece, no score sheet) and had some aural questions and other questions.

I don't think there is core CCA in RI that doesn't need a lot of commitment. In fact, I think performing arts and UGs should be renamed as competitive performing arts and competitive uniform groups, just like competitive sports.

Thanks a lot ngl2010 for your sharing! :)[/quote]YY1205.. DS1 played piano during the String Ensemble audition too. He was accompanying his friend, who played the violin. Both were offered the CCA..

If your boy is keen to join an aesthetics CCA, he can go for a few auditions, eg. Guitar Essemble, Raffles Voices (Choir), Chinese Ochestra or Band. If more than one CCA shows interest to recruit your boy, he can rank them in order of preference, on his CCAs Option Form (sounds so familiar )

The boys will be given info on the CCA Trail (venues & timings of the various trials / auditions) around 3rd week of January..

[pirated]

iFF - orientation started ??

[ngl2010]

iFF, is your DS a PSL for orientation?

[iFirefly]

pirated:

iFF - orientation started ??

Yr-1 Orientation started on Monday. Orientation Camp is from Tuesday to Thursday. Not sure what they'll do on Friday. Hopefully, REST at home ? :oops:

[YY1205]

Thanks iFirefly! So it seems even a boy doesn't play any instrument before still get chance to be selected


BTW, Friday still need report to school, but is at 11:00am. Then in late evening parents will be invited for the Investiture ceremony.

[iFirefly]

YY1205:

Thanks iFirefly! So it seems even a boy doesn't play any instrument before still get chance to be selected


BTW, Friday still need report to school, but is at 11:00am. Then in late evening parents will be invited for the Investiture ceremony.

Preferably, the child plays a musical instrument, though it need not be a string instrument..

WOW ! The RI Investiture !! :love:

It will be a memorable moment for you & your boy.. Remember to bring camera, and tissues.. :oops:

[YY1205]

Thanks for reminder :), I only keep in mind to bring tissues, forgot the camera thing

[Love4learning]

Hi parents n seniors,


Can I know what time does gate 15 along Bishan open till after Sch? Anyone’s ds taking 156 to upper bukit Timah? Is the route fr Sch till King Albert Park usually v jam after cca? Thanks! Tot he can take 852 thinking it is at the bus stop op Mary Mount MRT … Big mistake for not confirming first … Almost made my son lost on Monday after Sch… Lucky he knows how to take the MRT to botanic gardens … V guilty …

[pirated]

Love4learning:

Hi parents n seniors,


Can I know what time does gate 15 along Bishan open till after Sch? Anyone's ds taking 156 to upper bukit Timah? Is the route fr Sch till King Albert Park usually v jam after cca? Thanks! Tot he can take 852 thinking it is at the bus stop op Mary Mount MRT .. Big mistake for not confirming first .. Almost made my son lost on Monday after Sch.. Lucky he knows how to take the MRT to botanic gardens ... V guilty ...

May be 157 is better. Take from across the road from

gate 11, exit from JC side. Lornie road that direction toward Bukit Timah not jam and whole stretch Lonnie & Adam road non stop because nobody stays along Bukit brown

All the gates can open by self release like condo, so anytime can get out
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