Audition

Please read about our taped audition policies and guidelines here.

We accept applicants who are Singaporeans, Singapore Permanent Residents, and international students studying in Singapore, aged between 10 to 26 years old who are proficient in playing one or more of the following instruments:

• Huqin (胡琴)
• Cello (大提琴)
• Double Bass (低音大提琴)
• Liuqin (柳琴)
• Pipa (琵琶)
• Zhongruan (中阮)
• Sanxian (三弦)
• Yangqin (扬琴)
• Guzheng (古筝)
• Harp (竖琴)
• Dizi (笛子)
• Sheng (笙)
• Suona/Guan (唢呐/管子)
• Percussion (敲击)

You are expected to record the following pieces for the taped audition:

• 1 Choice Piece
  • With adagio and allegro parts
    
    
• 2 Set Pieces
  • In stave or numeric score format
    
    
• 1 Scale & Arpeggio Piece
  • Score will be provided on 19 August 2020 for practice and recording

Before submitting your application to join SNYCO, please have the following documents prepared to be uploaded to the online application form:

1. One recent passport-sized photograph
2. Scanned scores of your choice piece
3. A photocopy of instrumental grading certificate, the highest grade attained (if any)
4. A photocopy of ABRSM music theory certificate, the highest grade attained (if any).

Each application will only be processed if the application form and all required documents are duly submitted.

To register your interest in auditioning for the SNYCO, kindly fill in the online application form here. You will receive a notification upon submitting your application successfully, and we will notify you of your audition schedule and results via email.

1. How are the set piece, sight-reading piece, and choice pieces assessed? 

3. I am under/over the age limit. Can I still apply to join SNYCO?
Unfortunately, we are only able to accept applicants who fit the application criteria.

For further enquiries, kindly contact Mr Sim Kai Yang at kysim@sco.com.sg. Alternatively, you can visit us at www.snyco.com.sg.