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Conducting workshop for student conductors
This workshop is for current students in my ensembles who wish to hone their skills in conducting and rehearsing in preparation for concert, and the 6th GEC.
4 Feb 2012
8-12noon
Venue: TBC
The John Maxwell Team
Student leaders who have attended my workshops know the name John Maxwell as he writes broadly on leadership and personal growth. I would like to share with everyone this treasure that Ive found in his 1 minute day series. It is available to anyone at no cost. Pass it on and make 2012 the best year you ever had for yourself and the people you care about.
Application for the 6th Guitar Ensemble Competition 2012 is now open!
Only 3 more spaces left. Submit your forms now.
Teacher IC’s and student leaders, kindly send an email to me at guitarchoo@hotmail.com to receive the application forms and the competition set piece. Kindly indicate in your email which ensemble you represent and an estimated number of participants if possible. Please read through all the details. Briefing notes will be made available closer to the competition date.
Guitar lessons in Punggol
6th Guitar Ensemble Competition
I am pleased to announce the date of the 6th Guitar Ensemble Competition. This competition is organized by Terence Music Corner in collaboration with Michael Gaspar and Kevin Yeo. It will be held on 14 April 2012 at ACJC Faith Centre for Performing Arts from 9-6pm. Results will be announced at the end of the competition on the same day. This competition is open to secondary and junior college guitar ensembles.
This competition is unique and different from the SYF in several ways.
- Trophies for top 3 ensembles in secondary / junior college categories
- Trophies for the top 3 student conductors in secondary / junior college categories
- One set piece (to be released in November 2011)
- Encouragement award for all participating schools
- Alumni participation up to 30% of the total number of participants (Total max:50)
- All participants in each session will be able to view the performances (regardless of performance order)
- Adjudicators comments and feedback
- One set of professional photography and videos of the event at NO additional cost
Main aims
- To create a festival atmosphere of sharing music.
- To recognize high levels of musical achievement.
- To prepare students for Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging by providing participants with competition experience and comments from adjudicators.
- To encourage the development of student conductors in guitar ensembles and to recognize their achievement.
The entrance fee of $600 for each ensemble will cover all costs for this event. Payable by cheque or via vendors einvoice system.
The annual non-profit event designed to enhance the educational experience in guitar ensembles in Singapore. All revenue goes into covering costs of the competition.
Application for the competition will commence from 1 Jan 2012. Closing date is 14 March 2012. Priority for entry will be given in the order that we receive your application. The organizer reserves the right to close applications earlier than the posted date once the maximum number has been reached. Kindly apply early to avoid disappointment.
Great Videos
I found some really interesting videos on youtube recently and I’d like to share them with all of you. They are informative and inspirational. I think that we all need to be challenged with new ways of thinking. I believe that these will help you to think about music and practice in a different way.
Hi. I’m Terence Choo. Welcome to the newest place to find out more about Guitar Ensembles, concert information and lots more.
This page is dedicated to Guitar Ensembles in Singapore. You will find lots of information and links to many guitar ensembles, events, concerts and all kinds of guitar related activities. I have decided to establish an online content that will bring all guitar ensembles in Singapore in closer collaboration in our efforts to educate, learn, have fun and to share our music with the entire world.
Parents: You can find updates, activities, important dates, pictures and video clips here.
Students of ACJC, TPJC, SRJC, AJC, SACSS, EVGSS, and STC; Keep checking this page for important updates on events and activities.
Guitar Ensemble members: There are many tips and links to other guitar ensembles here.
Guitar Ensemble student leaders: There is a wealth of information regarding Guitar Ensemble Planning and management that you can find here to increase your knowledge and capacity as a leader and administrator.
Teachers In Charge: Its good to know what’s going on and how you can improve and further develop your ensembles.
Links to Guitar Ensembles are at the bottom of the page.
The site is undergoing continuous construction, please check frequently for updates and news.
