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
Dance Enrichment Programme
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Jan-Jun |
Equip students with the fundamental skills of dancing, fostering their artistic talents and creative expression through structured lessons and practice Foster a lasting interest and deeper appreciation for dance as a vehicle for lifelong enrichment Extend the joy and benefits of dance beyond Westwood, promoting community inclusivity and engagement |
Secondary 1
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Jun-Oct
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Identify and be able to explain the functions of the different parts of ukulele Understand how to play various music chords and strumming patterns on ukulele Be able to sing a popular song and accompany it with appropriate music chords |
Secondary 2
Music Technology |
Jan-Jun |
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 “Suno AI Understand how to write original lyrics and create a song based on assigned themes |
Secondary 2
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Jun-Oct |
Equip students with the fundamental skills of guitar playing, encouraging the development of their musical talents and creative expression through structured lessons and practice Develop appreciation for and deepen interest in guitar playing, underpinned by values of lifelong learning Extend the joy and benefits of guitar beyond Westwood, promoting community inclusivity and engagement |
Department Achievements
YEAR |
AWARD |
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2023 |
SYF Celebration Youth Station Competition, Open Category, Top 10 |
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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A local classical orchestra |
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A local Chinese orchestra |
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A local Malay orchestra |
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A local Indian orchestra and choir
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Purchase tickets to performance |
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Singapore's first conservatory of music |
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An arts educational institution in Singapore |