Music Elective Programme
Aims and Objectives
The MOE Music Elective Programme (MEP) enables musically inclined students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge in music and hone their abilities in listening, creating, performing and research. The enriching curriculum provides hands-on music-making and access to specialised facilities and learning opportunities with professionals in the creative industries.
Students will:
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Be exposed to a range of music across genres and cultures, including Classical, Popular, Jazz and Asian music
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Develop skills in listening, creating, performing and music research
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Access specialised facilities (e.g. practice studios) and music resources (e.g. audio-visual materials; scores; books; music technology)
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Learn from professionals in the music and creative industries
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Enjoy opportunities to learn and collaborate with MEP students from other schools
Entry Requirements
A pass in the Selection exercise by the school, consisting of:
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A Listening Test on Western and Non-Western musical traditions,
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A Performing audition of 2 contrasting solo pieces on an instrument or voice, with a maximum duration of 5 minutes. Non-pianists can perform unaccompanied.
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Interview - sharing of musical aspirations and interests
Please refer to the MOE MEP webpage for more details.
Selection Test for 2025 Sec/Year 1 MEP
Date/Day: 10 January 2025 3 - 6pm
DSA-MEP students will not be required to attend the Selection Test.
National Syllabuses
Areas of Study
Drawn from a broad selection of significant genres and traditions, candidates will understand and appreciate the historical, social and cultural aspects of music from the following 4 areas of study:
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Western Classical Tradition - Solo Instrumental Music, Chamber Music and Symphony
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Jazz - Traditional Jazz, Swing, Bebop, Cool Jazz
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Popular Music - Late 1960s Pop-Rock, Synth-Pop, R&B/Soul
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Asian Music - Music of Malay Traditional Dances, Chinese Ensemble Music, Indian Ensemble Music, Gamelan
Programme Highlights @ MGS
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Regular attendance at public concerts
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Piano / Violin master classes with renowned musicians
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Gamelan and Indian Music workshops
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Annual MGS-MEP Concert
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VIA sessions with the community
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Sec 3 MOE-MEP Combined Schools MEP Camp
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Biennial Combined Schools MEP Concert
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MEP Outreach events
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Student-initiated activities
MG Vibes (Soundcloud): Compositions from the class of 2020 - 2024
Melodies of MGS: Original Compositions
Co-curriculum
All MEP students in MGS are required to join a Performing Arts music CCA, as it enhances your journey of musical development.
Students can choose from a selection of Performing Arts music CCAs:
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Choir
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Guitar Ensemble
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Handbell Choir
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String Ensemble
Fee Subsidy
Students of all nationalities who are admitted into the MEP within an Independent School are eligible for a fee subsidy up to a cap of $2400 per student per year.
However, MEP students who also qualify for other Singapore-MOE awards, such as the Edusave Scholarship for Independent Schools (ESIS) are entitled to only one award (i.e. either the MEP fee subsidy or ESIS).