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ORGANISATION
MAIN ORCHESTRA
The main orchestra gives at least three major public performances annually in March, July and December. In addition it promotes appreciation of orchestral music in schools. The minimum age requirement to join the orchestra is 11 and the maximum age is 25. Young adult members above 25 make up the Alumni. The present size of the main orchestra is 85. The members of SNYO come from primary schools, secondary schools, junior colleges, polytechnics, international schools and the National University of Singapore.
SNYO first concert for this year entitled "Poet and Peasant" is on 19th March 2005 held at Victoria Concert Hall. Tickets are available at SISTIC outlets.
TRAINING ORCHESTRA (SNYTO)
Besides the main orchestra, the SNYO has four training ensembles: strings, winds, brass and percussion. The members in these groups are exposed to ensemble music before attempting the more complex orchestra repertoire. The SNYTO is often given opportunities to perform. They also have a music outreach programme for schools and the community.
AUDITIONS and CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP
The SNYO conducts three auditions a year to recruit members. All applicants have to audition for membership. They are required to play two contrasting pieces. Competition is keen and only very competent and talented students are accepted. The end result is an orchestra, which exhibits a high level of performance skills.
The SNYO offers two levels of membership:
1 Performing member
2 Trainee member
Please download SNYO audition guidelines and application form.
TRAINEES
These are members who show potential but have yet to master their instrument. A trainee receives instrumental tuition under the SNYO Individual Training Scheme (see below). Their progress is closely monitored and there is an 18-month probation period.
INDIVIDUAL TRAINING SCHEME
The Individual Training Scheme has helped many young talents to master instrumental techniques and musicianship under the tutelage of professional musicians from the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. The Ministry of Education under the Scheme pays for the weekly one-hour lessons. To date there are 100 members on the Individual Training Scheme.
ASSESSMENT
Members are required to undergo assessment when they join the Individual Training Scheme. The objective is to monitor the progress of each member. Members who are found to be competent and who have shown good progress will qualify for a place in the main orchestra; similarly, a trainee will qualify to join the training ensemble.
Group Assessments include solo/chamber recitals by members.
SNYO OUTREACH
The objectives of the SNYO Outreach concerts are:
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To provide a platform for the SNYTO to perform;
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To introduce western classical music as well as compositions by Singapore composers to schools;
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To recruit members;
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To share the gift of music with the less fortunate through community concerts.
The training orchestra gives two informal public concerts a year - in May & December
For SNYO Calendar of Events 2005, click here.
REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
Rehearsals are held at the Music Studio, Co-Curricular Activities Branch, 21 Evans Road, Singapore 259633.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (CCA) POINTS
Members who are in secondary schools are eligible for the award of CCA points for their participation in SNYO. All members are advised to give serious commitment to their involvement, as they are required to give priority of commitment to the SNYO.
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