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Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band is the College's senior wind band.
Advanced players of woodwind, brass and percussion may audition for a place in the band. Please contact Adrian Hill, adrian.hill@uwcsea.edu.sg, to arrange an audition. Please note that existing band members do not need to re-audition.
Grades: G8 - G12
Day & Time: Friday, 3:05pm - 4:20pm
Seasons: S1, S2, S3, S4
Free Activity
Teacher in Charge : Adrian Hill
The Band
The brass, woodwind and percussion students develop their ensemble skills in individual and combined Brass, Woodwind and Percussion ensembles.
Grades: G4 - G12
Day & Time: Monday, 3.10pm - 4.30pm
Seasons: S1, S2, S3, S4
Free Activity
Teacher in Charge : Adrian Hill, Lisa Hill, Miles Tranter, Sally Newman, Paula McKilop
Senior Jazz Band
Senior Jazz Band consists of full sections and places are auditioned. Repertoire includes swing, blues, funk, rock and latin styles.
Grades: G8 - G12
Day & Time: Wednesday, 4.30pm -6.00pm
Seasons: S1, S2, S3, S4
Free Activity
Teacher in Charge : Miles Tranter
Intermediate Jazz Band
The younger players develop their skills in Intermediate Jazz Band before progressing to the Senior Jazz Band.
Grades: G6 - G12
Day & Time: Wednesday, 3.10pm - 4.30pm
Seasons: S1, S2, S3, S4
Free Activity
Teacher in Charge : Miles Tranter
High School Percussion Ensemble
All students get the chance to perform on the timpani, marimba, xylophone, vibraphone, concert snare and bass drum and occasionally the drum set.
Grades: G9 - G12
Day & Time: Tuesday, 4.30pm - 6.00pm
Seasons: S1, S2, S3, S4
Free Activity
Teacher in Charge : Carl Jenkins
Phoenix Symphony Orchestra
Phoenix Symphony Orchestra is a project-based ensemble with featured performances at events such as OPUS. Rehearsals will take place as weekend intensives, with specific dates to be confirmed.
This ensemble will feature our most advanced musicians from across Dover, joining together to study and perform challenging symphonic repertoire.
String players from Temasek Strings and Phoenix Chamber Orchestra will be invited to join, while woodwind, brass, and percussion will be drawn from the Symphonic Band.
Membership in an existing department ensemble will be a prerequisite for joining the Phoenix Symphony Orchestra.
Teacher in Charge : Tessa Augustyniak, Adrian Hill
Phoenix Chamber Orchestra
Phoenix Chamber Orchestra is for highly skilled Middle and High School string players. Members must demonstrate excellent musicianship and discipline to perform challenging professional repertoire, providing a rewarding experience.
Grades: G6-12
Day & Time: Friday, 3.00pm - 4.20pm.
Seasons: S1, S2, S3, S4
Free Activity
Teacher in Charge : Tessa Augustyniak
Temasek Strings
Temasek Strings is for Middle and High School students typically with more than seven years of playing experience. All students in this orchestra demonstrate very good technique, and the repertoire includes many standard masterworks. The name for the ensemble is inspired by the ancient name for Singapore.
Grades: G6-12
Day & Time: Wednesday, 3.00pm - 4.20pm.
Seasons: S1, S2, S3, S4
Free Activity
Teacher in Charge : Tessa Augustyniak
Sinfonia
Sinfonia is for Middle and High School students typically with five or more years of playing experience. It focuses on various styles of music and pursuing detailed, mature music making.
Grades: G6-12
Day & Time: Thursday, 4.30pm - 6.00pm.
Seasons: S1, S2, S3, S4
Free Activity
Teacher in Charge : Kyu Ri Kim
Javanese Gamelan
Come and learn to play our beautiful traditional Javanese Gamelan with a true Javanese Gamelan expert in Faezan Redwan! We will be having performance opportunities on campus. No experience is required.
Grades: G6-12
Day & Time: Tuesday, 3.05pm - 4.20pm
Seasons: S1, S2, S3, S4
Free Activity
Teacher in Charge : Miles Tranter
Chinese Ensemble
Chinese Ensemble is for anyone from grade 8 to grade 12 who plays a traditional Chinese instrument well. Our aim is to play ensemble pieces and have the opportunity to perform solos and learn from each other.
Grades: G8 - G12
Day & Time: Tuesday, 3.05pm - 4.20pm
Seasons: S1, S2, S3, S4
Free Activity
Teacher in Charge : Lisa Hill, Adrian Hill
Chinese Percussion Ensemble
Chinese Percussion Ensemble aims to provide a platform for students to learn and showcase the art of playing Chinese drums, fostering cultural awareness and artistic expression. Additionally, the club may strive to promote teamwork, discipline, and a sense of community through collaborative musical endeavors. Overall, the Chinese Percussion Ensemble seeks to enrich the cultural experiences of its members while preserving and celebrating the heritage of Chinese percussion.
Grades: G9 - G12
Day & Time: Friday, 4.30pm -6pm
Seasons: S1, S2, S3, S4
Free Activity
Teacher in Charge : Michelle Lee
Cantabile Senior Elite/A Capella Choir
Cantabile is a senior elite a cappella (generally unaccompanied) choir that rehearses and performs a wide range of musical styles and genres. There may be opportunities for solo as well as ensemble vocal roles.
Cantabile is auditioned multi-part choir for Grade 10 - Grade12 students capped at 30 signers. Auditions can be live by appointment in week one - four.
Auditioning - You will be asked to perform a song of your choice. Please contact mfo@uwcsea.edu.sg to arrange for a 'live' audition. Alternatively, please email your vocal audition recordings by the end of week 3 (They can be audio or video and should be one and a half to three minutes long).
Grades: G10 - G12
Day & Time: Monday, 3.15 pm - 4.30pm
Seasons: 1, 2, 3
Free
Teacher in charge: Michel Fox
Singers
'Singers' is a High School non-auditioned 4-part choir that rehearses and performs a wide range of musical styles and genres. There may be opportunities for solo as well as ensemble vocal roles.
Grades: G9 - G12
Day & Time: Monday, 1.00pm-1.40pm (alternative rehearsal time Friday 9.50am-10.15am in the event of an Monday ECA clash).
Seasons: S1, S2, S3
Free Activity
Teacher in Charge : Michel Fox
Music Composition Society
This is a student-led activity for composition enthusiasts. Our goal is to help students develop an appreciation for creating music as well as become more daring in their composition process. We will teach students new concepts and offer adequate support as they compose music in the session. In addition, students themselves may also share weekly concepts that interest them.
Grades: G9 - G12
Day & Time: Tuesday, 12.45pm - 1.15pm
Seasons: S1, S2, S3, S4
Free Activity
Teacher in Charge : Adrian Hill
Music Performance Society
This is a student-led activity for music enthusiasts of all kinds, regardless of your musical background. Our aim is to create a vibrant, supportive music community through weekly sessions that blend performances and presentations.
Grades: G9 - G12
Day & Time: Thursday, 1.15pm - 1.45pm
Seasons: S1, S2, S3, S4
Free Activity
Teacher in Charge : Michel Fox
Video Game Music Ensemble
This is a student-led activity for an advanced mixed ensemble that brings passionate players together to perform iconic video game tunes spanning genres and generations. Rehearsals will emphasize ensemble awareness and technical growth through challenging repertoire, but above all we hope members will just have some fun playing music together.
Grades: G9 - G12
Day & Time: Tuesday, 4.30pm - 6.00pm
Seasons: S1, S2 & S3
Free Activity
Teacher in Charge : Michel Fox
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