St. Anthony S Canossian Secondary School

St. Anthony’s Canossian Secondary School

Minimum Criteria for DSA Application 2016

Please check and ensure that your child meet the minimum criteria before applying for DSA.

Performing Arts CCA Group / Students must meet the minimum criteria listed.
Students with experience in performances, competitions and relevant certification are preferred.
Angklung / Minimum Criteria
·  Good Rhythm & Melodic Sense
·  Ability and Willingness to move naturally with the music
·  Instrumental Skills: Angklung & Percussion
·  Physical Ability and Willingness to handle and play several angklungs and related instruments
·  Strong Interest & Passion in performance & Ensemble-playing (shows team-spirit)
Optional/preferred
·  Represented the school in SYF or national/international competition
·  Performed at school / public / national level
·  ABRSM Grade 2 and above
Choir / Minimum Criteria
·  Possess good singing voice
·  Able to project voice confidently
·  Good aural skills
·  Able to sing one part of a two-part melody independently
·  Able and willing to do physical training for every choir practice
Concert Band / Minimum Criteria
·  Proficient in playing an instrument
·  Min 2 years of experience in school Concert Band/Brass Band
·  Strong aural skills
·  Able to sight-read standard music notation
Optional/preferred
·  ABRSM Grade 3 and above
·  Represented the school in SYF Or national/international competition
·  Performed at school / public / national level
Drama / Minimum Criteria
·  Ability to perform with flair & confidence
·  Good command of English Language
·  Experience in performing for an audience
·  Good physical awareness
Optional
·  Training in Drama & Speech/Musical Theatre
·  Commercial or theatrical acting experience
Performing Arts CCA Group / Students must meet the minimum criteria listed.
Students with experience in performances, competitions and relevant certification are preferred.
Guitar / Minimum Criteria
·  Proficient in playing the guitar
·  Able to sight-read standard music notation
Preferred
·  ABSM / Trinity Guildhall Grade 3 & above
·  Represented the school in SYF Or national/international competition
Indian Dance / Minimum Criteria
·  Proficient in Indian Dance
·  2 Years of Classical Dance experience
·  Represented the school for school/public performances & competitions
Optional/Preferred
·  Represented the school in SYF Or national/international competition
Modern Dance / Minimum Criteria
·  Classical Ballet Training / Exam and / or Chinese Dance Training / Exam
·  RAD Grade 4 & above Or equivalent certification
Preferred
·  Represented the school/dance institution for performances and competitions
Note: Please submit 1 full length photo (front & profile) in ballet costume in 2nd position (demi-point) taken in the past 6 months with your application form.

Note: Please attach the following supporting documents in your application forms where applicable:

·  Certificates of achievement obtained from performing arts institutions & examination boards

·  Certificates obtained through representation at SYF Central Judging/local/overseas competition

·  Other letter(s) of recommendation based on competency and achievement in instrument/ voice/dance/drama from performing arts institutions/instructors/school