A level in 3rd language and Music

[wah]

phankao:

wah:

Hi, my DD would like to take music in JC nxst year but she did not take any music programme from sec1 to sec 4. Is it still possibble ? She have gotten her Grade 8 ABRSM piano and Grade 7 ABRSM Harp. Can anybody advise ??

Should be able to but need to go to a JC with music programme. Ah, i've seen an MEP harpist in my boy's school. Not common.

Thanks phankao,
But, my girl did not take MEP (Is it Music elective programme ?) during her 4 year in secondary school. Do u think I need to send her for any course in order to pursue A level music in JC ?

[phankao]

wah:

phankao:

[quote=\"wah\"]Hi, my DD would like to take music in JC nxst year but she did not take any music programme from sec1 to sec 4. Is it still possibble ? She have gotten her Grade 8 ABRSM piano and Grade 7 ABRSM Harp. Can anybody advise ??

Should be able to but need to go to a JC with music programme. Ah, i've seen an MEP harpist in my boy's school. Not common.

Thanks phankao,
But, my girl did not take MEP (Is it Music elective programme ?) during her 4 year in secondary school. Do u think I need to send her for any course in order to pursue A level music in JC ?[/quote]I think it's best you email an MEP teacher in one of the JCs that you are interested in or the MEP department in MOE to enquire on this. I'm afraid I'd give you wrong answers.

[shindii]

Hello,


I'm currently a Music Teacher and I went through the Music at 'O' levels and A level MEP and as of the school requirements, you would not require to take Music or MEP at O Levels to do so in JC. They do have a grade 8 requirement but usually they would go through some talks with the students that would like to opt for elective programmes to make sure that they are prepared for it.

As the curriculum is more than just practical, it would be great if some knowledge in music history etc. can be obtained prior to entry.

Hope this helps.

[wah]

Hi, great thanks for all the information given.

[LLK]

shindii:

Hello,


I'm currently a Music Teacher and I went through the Music at 'O' levels and A level MEP and as of the school requirements, you would not require to take Music or MEP at O Levels to do so in JC. They do have a grade 8 requirement but usually they would go through some talks with the students that would like to opt for elective programmes to make sure that they are prepared for it.

As the curriculum is more than just practical, it would be great if some knowledge in music history etc. can be obtained prior to entry.

Hope this helps.

Hi Shindii, did you further your muisc studies after A level Music MEP, if yes, can you share with us pls. Thanks.

[shindii]

Hello,


I went on with with a Bachelor in Fine Arts and Minor in Music. I did not do a Bachelor in Music as those offered locally are mainly for Performance based and 1) I’m not that much of a performance based musician, 2) cannot afford overseas music programs (e.g. Music Technology etc.).

However, through my 4 years, I managed to continue studying music the way i preferred - audio engineering, sound design, audio post-production, arrangement etc. At the same time continue furthering my minor in Music and brush up on history knowledge etc.

Hope that helps? Not sure what you would like to know more about actually.

[Serafiel]

Yup, I took Jap for my A Levels. The workload is really hard though, the whole level only has about 30+ students I think. It’s really hard to get A because there’s half-Japanese/Japanese students who never show up for class but will get full marks.

[LLK]

shindii:

Hello,


I went on with with a Bachelor in Fine Arts and Minor in Music. I did not do a Bachelor in Music as those offered locally are mainly for Performance based and 1) I'm not that much of a performance based musician, 2) cannot afford overseas music programs (e.g. Music Technology etc.).

However, through my 4 years, I managed to continue studying music the way i preferred - audio engineering, sound design, audio post-production, arrangement etc. At the same time continue furthering my minor in Music and brush up on history knowledge etc.

Hope that helps? Not sure what you would like to know more about actually.

Tks shindii, just what to find out more about music studies and career for MEP student.

[LLK]

Serafiel:

Yup, I took Jap for my A Levels. The workload is really hard though, the whole level only has about 30+ students I think. It's really hard to get A because there's half-Japanese/Japanese students who never show up for class but will get full marks.

May I know is it true that student can only take either music or 3rd Lang for A level. And any idea if it is difficult to get distinction for French Lang A level. Thanks so much.

[MandyMummy]

LLK:

Serafiel:

Yup, I took Jap for my A Levels. The workload is really hard though, the whole level only has about 30+ students I think. It's really hard to get A because there's half-Japanese/Japanese students who never show up for class but will get full marks.

And any idea if it is difficult to get distinction for French Lang A level. Thanks so much.

Very difficult. Less people get A for French than for Japanese.