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National Arts Council - Arts Experience Programmes 
for 2015-2016

*50% of the course fees can be subsidized by the Singapore Totalisator Board*
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I Love My Ukelele

Class size: 20
Language Medium: English
No. of sessions: 10
No. of Instructors: 01
Duration/session: 1 hour
Frequency: Once/twice weekly
Course Fees: S$1,200 for 10 sessions




A Musical Journey through Guitar Ensemble Playing
(formerly Guitar Ensemble Course) 

Class size: 25 to 30
Language Medium: English
No. of sessions: 40
No. of Instructors: 01
Duration/session: 2 hours
Frequency: Once weekly
Course Fees: S$8,000 for 40 sessions


​Enjoying Latin Music with Guitar and Percussions
(formerly Creative Music Enricment Course) 


Class size: 20
Language Medium: English
No. of sessions: 10
No. of Instructors: 01
Duration/session: 1 hour
Frequency: Once/twice a week
Course Fees: S$1,200 for 10 sessions



Hawaii 5-0 : Introducing the beauty of Hawaiian Music

Art Form:                                     
Music

Type of programme:                    Exposure

Venue:                                         At schools

Technical Requirements:            PA System  

No. of  performers per session:   5

Language:                                   English

Duration:                                     35 minutes

Cost of Programme:                    1,600.00



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Enjoying Popular Music with Guitar and Cajons

Class size: 20
Language Medium: English
No. of sessions: 10
No. of Instructors: 01
Duration/session: 1 hour
Frequency: Once/twice a week
Course Fees: S$1,200 for 10 sessions






 


Brief synopsis


This course has been specially structured to enable students to effectively learn basic ukelele chords and various rhythm/strum patterns.  In so doing, they then render their voices to blend with the ukulele At every session, the students will apply what they have learnt with a selected song.  The course repertoire is an interesting mix of local Singaporean songs, Asean folk songs and Hawaiin favourites.



Brief synopsis


This course includes classical guitar techniques and ensemble skills like sight-reading, positional melodic playing, tremolos, pizzicatos and staccatos. Guitarists will cultivate and develop a sense of musical understanding among fellow players in an ensemble performing a wide genre of musical styles of classical, jazz, Latin, popular and Asean music.



Brief synopsis


Aims to instill in students rhythmical sense, aural awareness and musical knowledge.  Introducing Latin music via instruments like guitar and percussions. Eventual assessment on performing Latin music learned through the process of group work and practice. Hence teamwork, communicative skills and the development of an all-rounded personality is achieved. We have recently developed a pop song writing module under this course.

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​                    Brief synopsis


To create an awareness of Hawaiaain music through performance. Various traditional and popular Hawaiin songs will be performed with narrations explaining the background of the different songs and various instruments used. Five types of guitars will be introduced through the entire performance.


Treble ukelele
Soprano ukulele
Hawaiin lap steel guitar
Hawaiin resonator guitar
Double Bass

The colors, timbre and sound of the chosen guitars will truly exemplify the beauty of Hawaiin music that will leave the audience captivated and wanting more. Students will learn simple historical facts of the exquisite beauty and charm of music from Hawaii through short narratives between songs. They will be also aware of the different types of guitars used to play original Hawaiian music.nder this course.



   
​                                Brief synopsis

This course has been specially structured to enable students to effectively learn basic guitar chords and various rhythm/strum patterns. In so doing, they then render their voices to blend with the guitar. Also, they will learn to play the cajons to accompany the guitars in rhythm thus giving their learning an added element of percussion playing
 
At every session, the students will apply what they have learnt with a selected song.  The course repertoire is an interesting mix of Current Popular Hits.
 
At the end of the course, students will be able play an array of rhythm/strum patterns to accompany songs from different genres of music 
 
The objectives of the course are to equip students with creative skills like music appreciation, aural perception and teamwork.  These attributes will play an integral part in developing the personality, communicative skills and arts appreciation of the students.

 
 
 
 
 
 






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