Music

Our Approach

Music connects individuals and communities through the expression of thoughts and emotions; and develops our sense of aesthetics through aural experiences. Here at AHS, we believe in a student-centric approach for students to appreciate music in their daily lives where we advocate healthy ways to express emotions through music. Key approaches used in our music curriculum are differentiated instruction, collaborative music-making and use of technology in making music.

Learner Outcomes

The lower secondary music curriculum aims to enable students to explore music through the following areas:


Listening	Students are encouraged to listen critically and to draw patterns and links between what they know and what they have yet to discover
Creating	Students are given opportunities to communicate, collaborate and express their own musical ideas and understanding
Performing	Students are given opportunities to collaborate and perform to gain confidence and self-awareness

The O-level Music curriculum aims to provide students with an opportunity to engage in musical activities of Listening, Creating and Performing. Students will be able to:
● Develop critical thinking and musical creativity
● Develop communication, collaborative and interpretative skills in music
● Develop perception and awareness of musical cultures and traditions, both local and global
● Develop independent learners with inquiring and innovative minds through reflective practices in music
● Provide the basis for an informed and life-long appreciation of music

Key Programmes:

Programme	Level	Description
Song-writing	Sec 1	Students craft personal lyrics on a topic of their choice and set it to music.
Keyboard skills	Sec 1	Students learn basic keyboard skills - How to play chords with and without keyboard functions.
Ensemble playing	Sec 2	Students learn how to play the keyboard, cajon, or ukulele in a class ensemble and in individual groups .
Music Video Production	Sec 2	Students explore how to edit and enhance music through video editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro and Capcut.

The O-Level Music curriculum aims to enable students to explore music through the study of
● Classical Music Tradition: Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th Century Music
● World Music Tradition: Javanese Gamelan, North Indian and South Indian Music, Malay Joget and Zapin, Jiangnan Sizhu and Guangdong Yinyue
● Pop and Jazz Music: Late 1960s Pop-rock, Synth Pop, Jazz, R&B/Soul

You can refer to the link here for more information.

Enrichment

Learning beyond the Curriculum
At Anglican High School, students are encouraged to pursue their love and interest in music through performing, creating and listening to a variety of music genres. The Music department also organizes talks and workshops for students who are interested
Some music memories over the years Online learning on bandlab with Mr Joel Yeo, 2021

Drum Circle Music workshop at PRCS, 2022 Percussion workshop with Mr Benjamin Boo, 2022

Learning Journey to Evergreen Secondary School Gamelan Ensemble, 2023

DJ Music Workshop with Mr Chawit, 2023

AHS Career Panel Discussion by Alumni, 2024

O-Level Music Concert outing to VCH, 2024

Our Music Teachers Mrs Kimberley Sng and Ms Koh Jia Feng, who believe that music is a universal language that anyone can use to reach out and bring joy to others.

Connect with us through our instagram page @AHSlovesmusic.

More music memories
2020 Covid Project - Howl’s Moving Castle click here to view
2021 The School Song click here to view
2022 Sec 3 O-Level Music Concert click here to view
2023 Gamelan Exploration @ Evergreen Sec click here to view
2024 Secondary 1 STOMP project (1J) click here to view
2024 Battle of the Bands: Sec 2E click here to view
2024 Battle of the Bands: Sec 2G click here to view
2024 Battle of the Bands: Sec 2J click here to view