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Written by Peh Xiang Hong
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Thursday, 14 August 2008 |
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The recruitment fair is over! A big thank you to the many people who expressed interest in joining us. We will be holding auditions for violinists on 16 and 23 August 2008, 12.30pm, Nanyang House Music Room 3. Those of you who signed up with us will know which day you will be coming as we have contacted you about it. As for those who missed the recruitment fair, email me at
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to arrange an audition date. All players will prepare a major and minor 2 octave scale as well as a piece of your own choosing.
As for those wishing to join the beginners' group, do come for our Welcome Tea next Thursday, 21st August 2008, 7pm, Nanyang House Seminar Room 2 to register. Those wanting to learn the violin should bring $100 in lesson fees (so that you won't have to come back up the hill another time to pay). Of course, if you are undecided, there's no pressure involved--come and find out more about us and meet our members. Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
Our beginners' classes will be held on Saturday afternoon for violin, Thursday night for viola and Monday night for cello. Lesson fees for viola and cello is determined by the class size as this can vary a lot. Similarly, registration should be done on the day of the Welcome Tea.
Regarding instruments for beginners: We highly recommend that you get your own instrument to practice on. We do not have violins and violas for loan to beginners, and cellos are available only in Nanyang House, so you will have to come to Nanyang House to practice and cannot bring the instrument home. If you want to buy an instrument, we can get a good deal for you as we will be buying in bulk. Also, we will be conducting a violin secondhand sale soon.
Finally, our Welcome Tea is open to all members of the club, and the new members especially are very strongly encouraged to attend. Once again, it is next Thursday, 21st August 2008, 7pm, Nanyang House Seminar Room 2. See you there!
For any other enquiries, do also email me at
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 14 August 2008 )
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Written by Peh Xiang Hong
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Sunday, 20 July 2008 |
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Hello to all new NTU students! Here's some information for you if you're looking to join us at the NTU String Orchestra. We welcome all string lovers of any level.
If you have a grade 8 and above in any string instrument and/or at least 2 years of experience in a string orchestra/ensemble, do join our main String Orchestra. We will be having our annual concert, Journey '08, on September 26th, in which we will play music from the Baroque period, such as the Four Seasons and Brandenburg Concerto. Our practices are mainly on Saturdays, 9.30am-12.30pm, and possibly one extra weekday night closer to the concert. Sectionals are also held on weekday nights.
If you have been learning a string instrument for some time, but do not fall into the category above, do join us at the Training Orchestra. We perform regularly and will be having our first annual concert in March 09. It is a rare chance for intermediate string players to experience playing together in an ensemble, and some of our players who have improved rapidly move up to the main String Orchestra where they get to tackle more advanced repertoire. Our practices are mainly on Tuesday nights, 7pm-10pm, and sectionals are held weekly.
To join these above 2 groups, do not hesitate to leave a comment or email me at
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, and I will let you know about the next practice date.
If you love string music but have never had the opportunity to learn, do join our Beginners' group where you can have group lessons at preferred rates with excellent instructors. Our beginners' group showcases what they have learnt over the year at the annual A String Gaderian recital, and many move up to the Training Orchestra after that, where they experience playing in an ensemble. We offer lessons for violin, viola, and cello.
Lessons for violin will most likely be on Saturdays, between 10am-1pm for an hour, viola on Thursday nights, and cello on Monday*edited 08/08/08* nights. Lessons will not begin until enrolment for the year is complete, so do drop by our booth at the Recruitment Fair to sign up and to find out more about us.
Finally, if you are just interested in learning hands-on how concerts are run, do join our concert committees! This is also open to all NTUSO members.
Hope to see you at our practices! Do leave a comment or email me if you have any enquiries or clarifications.
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