Music

Vision

An informed life-long learner with an inquiring and innovative mind and ear.

Mission

To cultivate a life-long appreciation of music and the diverse local and global musical cultures through the communication, collaboration and application of musical skills and knowledge.

Subjects Offered:

Level	Subject
Lower Secondary	Music
Upper Secondary	Music, Higher Music

Key Programmes:

Name of Key Programme	Level	Description
Sec 1 Song-writing	Sec 1	Students learn how to write their own songs and lyrics.
Sec 2 Music online	Sec 2	Students learn how to notate an arrangement using online music software.
O level Music Programme	Sec 3 - 4	Students explore a range of genres from Classical to World, Pop and Jazz music through performing, creating and music analysis.

Application for GCE O-Level Music Course (2024)

Application for the O-Level Music course, which starts in the Secondary 3 academic year, is open to students studying in Secondary 2.
All applicants are required to complete all components of the selection exercise, regardless of their attainment of certifications by external examination boards.

Selection Exercise
The Selection Exercise consists of two components:
Component 1 – Recorded performance (online submission) due 1st week September 2024

Perform and video-record two contrasting (e.g. different style, tradition, mood) solo pieces on an instrument or voice, lasting no longer than 5 minutes in total. If the video-recording exceeds 5 minutes, only the first 5 minutes of the submission will be assessed.
Accompaniment is not required and will not affect the assessment of the performance.
Video-recording(s) must be made not more than 4 months before the application deadline.
Submit the link(s) to the video-recording(s) together with the online application for the course.

Component 2 – E-listening Test 16 August 2024 (PM)

More detailed guidelines regarding the video recording(s) and Listening Test will be provided by the music teacher to the potential applicant during the briefing for the O-Level Music course, which starts in the Secondary 3 academic year.

Applicants must meet the requirements for both Components 1 and 2 to qualify for the course.

Conduct of Lessons
Lessons will be held within curriculum time for approximately 175 minutes a week at Anglican High School. Successful applicants will receive an email in late September before the Subject Combination Exercise.
Successful applicants are advised to continue engaging in the practice of their instrument(s) outside curriculum hours to ensure that there is consistent progress and proficiency.
For further clarifications, please contact the O-Level Music Coordinator:
Mrs Kimberley Sng
foo_ern-i_kimberley@moe.edu.sg

Song-writing is a wonderful vehicle to give our children a voice to speak out about things that are hard to talk about. I want to empower students so that they can share good ideas and good feelings to make a better future.
-- Mrs Kimberley Sng, Subject Coordinator (Music)

O level secondary 3 students using Garageband to sequence their songs

O level students meet at Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School for a Malay and Indian music Workshop experience.