- What activities does NTU Piano Ensemble have?
- Master Classes
During these classes, some members play in front of our instructor and other members. The instructor and the other members will give comments for the players' improvement.
- Eleganza
This prestigious concert is annually held at Esplanade or Victoria Concert Hall, around February-March.
- Other concerts including charity concert at hospitals, lunch time concerts, join concerts with strings ensemble, symphonic band, or chinese orchestra, open air performance at Esplanade concourse, and NTU’s festivals.
- Other activities such as music outings, film screening, and music camp.
- Who can apply for membership?
NTU/NIE students or staffs.
- Who are eligible to apply for committees?
NTU/NIE undergraduates.
- Is there any requirement to join NTU Piano Ensemble?
Yes. You should have piano background of at least 2 years (Grade 2 ABRSM).
- Does NTU Piano Ensemble provide lessons for pure beginners or for taking exam from institutions such as ABRSM and AMEB?
No.
- Will members or performers get ECA points?
Yes. Under the Hall Admission Scheme (HAS), as long as the member fulfils 60% of all Ensemble's regular activities as well as 40% of all Ensemble performances, he/she will be entitled to the HAS Campus Life points.
- How many ECA points can I earn from being one of the committees?
Please refer SAO's Hall Admission Scheme circular for more up-to-date information regarding this.
- What committee positions are available? What are their tasks and requirements?
Main comm and sub comm posts are now CLOSED. Ad-hoc sub comm posts will be opened if needs arise and will be announced in the future. Only Piano Ensemble are eligible to apply for ad-hoc sub comm.
- How can I register for membership?
If you have never been registered as a member of NTU Piano Ensemble:
- Inform us your name, your NTU e-mail address, and your contact number. Please make sure that your particulars are correct.
- An application form will be sent to your e-mail.
Please send the completed application form by replying the e-mail by the day you receive it.
- Join Audition @Nanyang House,
Successful applicants will be informed, they should confirm membership by paying annual membership fee of $12.
If you have previously been registered as a member of NTU Piano Ensemble:
- To renew membership, members must pay annual membership fee of $12.
- Why does NTU Piano Ensemble hold audition?
We need to know the applicants' musical backgrounds.
- What should I do during the audition?
During the audition, every player is to perform the following.
- One prepared piano piece, of which duration must not exceed 3 minutes
The piece can be classical / jazz / pop / own composition.
- Sight reading
- What are the aspects marked during the audition?
Interpretation, coordination, and correctness of notes. The graders will also add some remarks.
- I can play piano but I don't bring my piano scores. Where can I borrow some scores?
You can borrow some scores from NIE Library.
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