Chinese Orchestra DSA

[phankao]

sleepy:

Hi, need experienced parents advice


My dd joined CO for a year. However, the external teacher her school enaged for them was not teaching well in my opinion. So I've withdrawn her from CO and engaged a music teacher for my dd to learn privately instead.

Can my dd still apply for DSA using that CO instrument at P6 even though she wasn't in CO? ie. prepared to join Sec Sch CO if admitted via DSA

If she can play means can play right? Is ABRSM cert sufficient proof?
Or she must be physically in primary school CO in order to apply for DSA?

Alternatively, should she re-join CO at P5 just to clock partcipation in SYF? Is it necessary?

Chinese instrument would not be ABRSM. Students generally do exams of either of these 3 examining boards:
- CCM (Central Conservatory of Music - Beijing), organised by NAFA
- Shanghai Conservatory of Music - organised by Shuang Ying
- NUS
The most internationally recognised exam is that of CCM.

Yes, your child can learn on his/her own, but of course to have CCA experience is useful. You'll get the teacher's testimonial too.

[Champagne1975]

Question about the National Competition: how can I find out the standards? I only know my own child playing Zhongruan, no idea her calibre? Anyway the next round in 2014, right?

[phankao]

Champagne1975:

Question about the National Competition: how can I find out the standards? I only know my own child playing Zhongruan, no idea her calibre? Anyway the next round in 2014, right?

The only way you can find out is by going to view the competition yourself, as you've found out. ;D

[phankao]

I refuse to reply to the rubbish post above, but have to state that there ARE Gradings by Exam Boards for Chinese Instruments administered in Singapore. These are NUS, Shuangyin (Shanghai Conservatory) and Central Conservatory (Beijing) .

[jajnj]

Hi, anyone has tips on DSA via Chinese Orchestra?

[FantasyLandDreams]

Hi,

May I know if guzheng can be used for dsa for NYGH and DHS?
If yes, must reach which grade to stand a good chance to DSAed-in and how do we enroll for graded exam?

[FantasyLandDreams]

Hi,

May I know if guzheng can be used for dsa for NYGH and DHS?
If yes, must reach which grade to stand a good chance to DSAed-in and how do we enroll for graded exam?

[phankao]

FantasyLandDreams:

Hi,

May I know if guzheng can be used for dsa for NYGH and DHS?
If yes, must reach which grade to stand a good chance to DSAed-in and how do we enroll for graded exam?

Should be able to. Just look at the individual schools' DSA webpages. All these information is easily searchable online - the links I'm listing below are just from my Google Search - you can do the same.


NYGH - look under Chinese Orchestra
http://www.nanyanggirlshigh.moe.edu.sg/wbn/slot/u2906/2013%20-%20Direct%20School%20Admission/FAQ%20DSA2013.pdf

DHS - look under DSA Performing Arts.
http://www.dunmanhigh.moe.edu.sg/administration/direct-school-admission/dsa-domain-criteria/

Although for DHS - do click further from the bottom of the \"Performing Arts\" Domain to \"criteria on music instruments\"
http://www.dunmanhigh.moe.edu.sg/administration/direct-school-admission/dsa-music-instruments-criteria/

For DSA Performing Arts Chinese Orchestra, they state:
\" Must have music background and attainment of certificate in any grade
Can perform one 6 min piece\"

[FantasyLandDreams]

Hi Phankao,

Thanks so much for sharing on guzheng as a CCA/DSA....and on Daiso snacks too! :rotflmao:

[FantasyLandDreams]

2014 syf chinese orchestra results:

https://www.singaporeyouthfestival.sg/p ... esults.pdf