<![CDATA[A level in 3rd language and Music]]>Hi, any parent has kid taking A level in 3rd language and/or Music? Appreciate if you could share?

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MandyMummy:
LLK:

[quote=\"Serafiel\"]Yup, I took Jap for my A Levels. The workload is really hard though, the whole level only has about 30+ students I think. It's really hard to get A because there's half-Japanese/Japanese students who never show up for class but will get full marks.


And any idea if it is difficult to get distinction for French Lang A level. Thanks so much.

[/quote]Very difficult. Less people get A for French than for Japanese.[/quote]
Have a really tough decision to make next year- to drop MEP or French or continue taking the two subjects that I like and have done quite well. Any good advice pls. Thanks and Happy New Year 2012..... Cheers.........

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Serafiel:
I'm not sure how many people actually \"fail\" the subject though. Basically for prelims, we get bad grades like E but for A's most people get Bs. Only 1 guy in my class got A (he's not Japanese but he's crazy about Jap).

At least on the bright side you won't do terribly for third lang.
I think you can take both music and third lang as long as you choose only one scholarship (the MEP or LEP)
I was told that for A level, we are only allow to take one contrasting subject like music or 3rd lang or Econ. Confusing?? Thanks and Happy New Year 2012 to you and everybody out there 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/677950https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/677950Sun, 01 Jan 2012 09:56:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A level in 3rd language and Music on Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:12:34 GMT]]>I’m not sure how many people actually "fail" the subject though. Basically for prelims, we get bad grades like E but for A’s most people get Bs. Only 1 guy in my class got A (he’s not Japanese but he’s crazy about Jap).

At least on the bright side you won’t do terribly for third lang.
I think you can take both music and third lang as long as you choose only one scholarship (the MEP or LEP)

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LLK:
Serafiel:

Yup, I took Jap for my A Levels. The workload is really hard though, the whole level only has about 30+ students I think. It's really hard to get A because there's half-Japanese/Japanese students who never show up for class but will get full marks.


And any idea if it is difficult to get distinction for French Lang A level. Thanks so much.

Very difficult. Less people get A for French than for Japanese.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/676080https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/676080Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:41:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A level in 3rd language and Music on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:14:39 GMT]]>

Serafiel:
Yup, I took Jap for my A Levels. The workload is really hard though, the whole level only has about 30+ students I think. It's really hard to get A because there's half-Japanese/Japanese students who never show up for class but will get full marks.

May I know is it true that student can only take either music or 3rd Lang for A level. And any idea if it is difficult to get distinction for French Lang A level. Thanks so much.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/675951https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/675951Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:14:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A level in 3rd language and Music on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:07:51 GMT]]>

shindii:
Hello,


I went on with with a Bachelor in Fine Arts and Minor in Music. I did not do a Bachelor in Music as those offered locally are mainly for Performance based and 1) I'm not that much of a performance based musician, 2) cannot afford overseas music programs (e.g. Music Technology etc.).

However, through my 4 years, I managed to continue studying music the way i preferred - audio engineering, sound design, audio post-production, arrangement etc. At the same time continue furthering my minor in Music and brush up on history knowledge etc.

Hope that helps? Not sure what you would like to know more about actually.
Tks shindii, just what to find out more about music studies and career for MEP student.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/675946https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/675946Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:07:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A level in 3rd language and Music on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:55:48 GMT]]>Yup, I took Jap for my A Levels. The workload is really hard though, the whole level only has about 30+ students I think. It’s really hard to get A because there’s half-Japanese/Japanese students who never show up for class but will get full marks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/675838https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/675838Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:55:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A level in 3rd language and Music on Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:18:45 GMT]]>Hello,


I went on with with a Bachelor in Fine Arts and Minor in Music. I did not do a Bachelor in Music as those offered locally are mainly for Performance based and 1) I’m not that much of a performance based musician, 2) cannot afford overseas music programs (e.g. Music Technology etc.).

However, through my 4 years, I managed to continue studying music the way i preferred - audio engineering, sound design, audio post-production, arrangement etc. At the same time continue furthering my minor in Music and brush up on history knowledge etc.

Hope that helps? Not sure what you would like to know more about actually.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/672626https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/672626Sun, 25 Dec 2011 16:18:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A level in 3rd language and Music on Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:19:48 GMT]]>

shindii:
Hello,


I'm currently a Music Teacher and I went through the Music at 'O' levels and A level MEP and as of the school requirements, you would not require to take Music or MEP at O Levels to do so in JC. They do have a grade 8 requirement but usually they would go through some talks with the students that would like to opt for elective programmes to make sure that they are prepared for it.

As the curriculum is more than just practical, it would be great if some knowledge in music history etc. can be obtained prior to entry.

Hope this helps. 🙂
Hi Shindii, did you further your muisc studies after A level Music MEP, if yes, can you share with us pls. Thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/671111https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/671111Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:19:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A level in 3rd language and Music on Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:58:44 GMT]]>Hi, great thanks for all the information given.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/623354https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/623354Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:58:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A level in 3rd language and Music on Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:58:00 GMT]]>Hello,


I'm currently a Music Teacher and I went through the Music at 'O' levels and A level MEP and as of the school requirements, you would not require to take Music or MEP at O Levels to do so in JC. They do have a grade 8 requirement but usually they would go through some talks with the students that would like to opt for elective programmes to make sure that they are prepared for it.

As the curriculum is more than just practical, it would be great if some knowledge in music history etc. can be obtained prior to entry.

Hope this helps. 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/622552https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/622552Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:58:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A level in 3rd language and Music on Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:20:27 GMT]]>

wah:
phankao:

[quote=\"wah\"]Hi, my DD would like to take music in JC nxst year but she did not take any music programme from sec1 to sec 4. Is it still possibble ? She have gotten her Grade 8 ABRSM piano and Grade 7 ABRSM Harp. Can anybody advise ??





Should be able to but need to go to a JC with music programme. Ah, i've seen an MEP harpist in my boy's school. Not common.

Thanks phankao,
But, my girl did not take MEP (Is it Music elective programme ?) during her 4 year in secondary school. Do u think I need to send her for any course in order to pursue A level music in JC ?[/quote]I think it's best you email an MEP teacher in one of the JCs that you are interested in or the MEP department in MOE to enquire on this. I'm afraid I'd give you wrong answers.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621888https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621888Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:20:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A level in 3rd language and Music on Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:13:57 GMT]]>

phankao:
wah:

Hi, my DD would like to take music in JC nxst year but she did not take any music programme from sec1 to sec 4. Is it still possibble ? She have gotten her Grade 8 ABRSM piano and Grade 7 ABRSM Harp. Can anybody advise ??





Should be able to but need to go to a JC with music programme. Ah, i've seen an MEP harpist in my boy's school. Not common.

Thanks phankao,
But, my girl did not take MEP (Is it Music elective programme ?) during her 4 year in secondary school. Do u think I need to send her for any course in order to pursue A level music in JC ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621885https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621885Sat, 29 Oct 2011 07:13:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A level in 3rd language and Music on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:19:30 GMT]]>

wah:
Hi, my DD would like to take music in JC nxst year but she did not take any music programme from sec1 to sec 4. Is it still possibble ? She have gotten her Grade 8 ABRSM piano and Grade 7 ABRSM Harp. Can anybody advise ??




Should be able to but need to go to a JC with music programme. Ah, i've seen an MEP harpist in my boy's school. Not common.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621747https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621747Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:19:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A level in 3rd language and Music on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:45:00 GMT]]>Hi, my DD would like to take music in JC nxst year but she did not take any music programme from sec1 to sec 4. Is it still possibble ? She have gotten her Grade 8 ABRSM piano and Grade 7 ABRSM Harp. Can anybody advise ??

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621710https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/621710Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:45:00 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A level in 3rd language and Music on Thu, 20 Oct 2011 04:02:34 GMT]]>Thanks phankao, likely the 2 subject schedules would clash. I shall try to seek advice from JC.

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LLK:
phankao:


So do you want to 3rd language or Music? My ds' seniors do a-level music.

My dd is thinking of doing both music and 3rd lang at A level. Not sure is that possible? phankao, is your ds' seniors doing A level music because of the need of having a so-called 'contrasting' subject?

Not sure how to answer it in that way. I know that my ds would probably use Music as his Humanities subject since by the time he is in JC, he would have been doing Music all along (from sec 1).

I know most of the A-level students who do Music would be doing it bc they are really good in the subject(many good at performing) and it'd be easier for them to wing it then another subject. So it's \"easier\" points for them to work on.

I would've thought it unusual for most to do both 3rd language as well as Music? Wouldn't the subject schedules clash?

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phankao:
LLK:

Hi, any parent has kid taking A level in 3rd language and/or Music? Appreciate if you could share?


So do you want to 3rd language or Music? My ds' seniors do a-level music.

My dd is thinking of doing both music and 3rd lang at A level. Not sure is that possible? phankao, is your ds' seniors doing A level music because of the need of having a so-called 'contrasting' subject?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/574374https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/574374Sat, 03 Sep 2011 07:36:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to A level in 3rd language and Music on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:21:23 GMT]]>

LLK:
Hi, any parent has kid taking A level in 3rd language and/or Music? Appreciate if you could share?

So do you want to 3rd language or Music? My ds' seniors do a-level music.

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