NAFA School of Young Talents - Discussion

[sleepy]

kathyh:

May I know \"being able to play grade 1 pieces\" is the prerequisite of getting enrolled in Grade 1 course or Grade 2 course? Coz i was thinking if can play Grade 1 piece, then shall go for Grade 2 course already?

Enrol in grade 1 only.

[kathyh]

Hi may i know if the kid passed Grade 2 and is 6 years old, which grade of audition shall i look for?

sleepy:

kathyh:

May I know \"being able to play grade 1 pieces\" is the prerequisite of getting enrolled in Grade 1 course or Grade 2 course? Coz i was thinking if can play Grade 1 piece, then shall go for Grade 2 course already?

Enrol in grade 1 only.

[lwzh]

then I should apply grade 3, I think.

[hgv]

Just wondering if anybody here had a kid who tried out for the recent piano auditions? Any luck? Has anyone heard back yet?


For the kids trying out for the Preparatory level, did they have to play a piece or were only aural skills tested?

[lwzh]

hgv:

Just wondering if anybody here had a kid who tried out for the recent piano auditions? Any luck? Has anyone heard back yet?


For the kids trying out for the Preparatory level, did they have to play a piece or were only aural skills tested?

I saw the auditor generally gave her feedback on site. From this feedback I think you can feel the possibility of acceptance. I hear the case before us, the auditor just say, no problem, waiting for the letter.

[hgv]

lwzh - thanks for the info. Any idea how many places they have each year and roughly how many applicants? How did your child fare? Gd luck for the outcome yah?

[lwzh]

hgv:

lwzh - thanks for the info. Any idea how many places they have each year and roughly how many applicants? How did your child fare? Gd luck for the outcome yah?

Sorry, I have no idea about the acceptance number. In my own case, I feel I have a chance, but not sure.

[doramon]

i have just called nafa, they say will send by post and we should receive it by end today or tommorow (for sucessful candidates0. for non successful candidates, will receive later, maybe next week?


the examiner commented my gal aural skills not up to standard leh…but i am wondering how they gauge when my gal doesnt even want to open her mouth, and finally mumble a song after much coaxing…sigh

[frenchfrog]

Doramon - don’t worry, I’m sure many kids would be unwilling to sing in that kind of environment. Did you get any indication from the teacher about her chances? Anyway, my friend says most Prep kids will go through.


For Prep, what standard of piece must the kid plays in the audition? Heard must be Grade 1 standard - is it true?

Lwzh - wow, the teacher must have given your kid good feedback. Was your child trying for prep level? Taken music before? I wonder if my kid - no background - can audition or not.

[lwzh]

The feedback I got is my kid can play, but the teaching way he received is wrong. U know music teachers never appreciate each others. Another feedback is he jump too much, (my case from grade 3 to 6). She say grade5 can’t bypass, but she mentioned our theory can bypass since he already took grade 5 theory exam(result doesn’t come out yet)

Hope we all have good luck!