Music
VISION/GOALS
Every Westwoodian to be exposed to Aesthetics programmes from various art forms and genres; being equipped with skills in music making through various tools, hence developing a lifelong appreciation for music.
Programmes / Events
NAME OF PROGRAMME / EVENT | DATE / MONTH | OBJECTIVES OF PROGRAMME / EVENT |
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Secondary 1 Arts for Life! Dance and Drum Module (Beginner Level) |
Jan-Jun | Deepen character, values, skills, positive attitudes and 21st century competencies especially Resilience, Integrity, Compassion, Innovation and Continual Learning Develop appreciation and deepen interest in activities like dancing and drumming, undergirded by values for lifelong learning Bringing the Arts to the communities beyond Westwood |
Secondary 1 Music Technology |
Jun-Oct |
Be exposed to music technology and experience how it is commonly used in the music industry Learning how to create music using music softwares such as “Bandlab” and “Soundtrap” Understand how to write original lyrics and create a song based on assigned themes |
Secondary 2 Instrumental Playing |
Jan-Jun | Identify and be able to explain the functions of the different parts of ukulele and guitar Understand how to play various music chords and strumming patterns on ukulele/guitar Be able to sing a popular song and accompany it with appropriate music chords |
Secondary 2 Arts for Life! Dance and Drum Module (Intermediate Level) |
Jun-Oct | Deepen character, values, skills, positive attitudes and 21st century competencies especially Resilience, Integrity, Compassion, Innovation and Continual Learning Develop appreciation and deepen interest for dancing and drumming undergirded by values for lifelong learning Bringing the Arts to the communities beyond Westwood |
Department Achievements
YEAR | AWARD |
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2022 | SYF Celebration Youth Station Competition, Open Category, Honorable Mentions |
2021 | SYF Celebration Youth Station Competition, Lower Secondary Category, Top 5 |
2020 | SYF Celebration Youth Station Competition, Lower Secondary Category, Top 5 |
2019 | SYF Celebration Youth Station Competition, Top 15 |
2018 | Harmony Songwriting Competition, Finalist |
2014 | Melody of Hope Songwriting competition, “Most engaging performance” |
Useful Links
LINK | DESCRIPTION |
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Singapore Symphony Orchestra | A local classical orchestra |
Singapore Chinese Orchestra | A local Chinese orchestra |
Singapore Malay Orchestra | A local Malay orchestra |
Singapore Indian Orchestra and Choir | A local Indian orchestra and choir |
SISTIC | Purchase tickets to performance |
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music | Singapore's first conservatory of music |
Lasalle College of the Arts | An arts educational institution in Singapore |