Check out Tanglewood Music School. Heard they Organised masterclasses from renowned European musicians. Students winning awards etc

For those who need extra help in aural for ABRSM exam, you may want to try http://www.hofnote.com. This is an online aural practice web designed to help candidates to brush up at home. Excellent tools to have. Pretty cheap and kids can practice anywhere, anytime. Have recommended friends to use and they loved it. My DD used it when she was doing her grade 8 violin 2 years ago. Supplement teacher's teaching.

Anyone used the online aural & theory site to help kids to practice at home? Check http://www.hofnote.com

My dd applied for MEP n had to sit for theory test & audition. She said the test was harder than the ABRSM grade 3 theory. She did well for audition n gotten good remarks from the teachers. The result was out the very next day. The teacher personally went around informing the girls of their results individually. That was being sensitive of the teacher. The girls in MEP class seems friendly and happy.

Other plus points: 1)the students are more well mixed from different culture and background. I’m sure students will benefit from mixing with people of diversity. 2)with no affiliated primary school, there is no domineering group of girls. Makes making new friends easier.

For those who are planning for next year, this info may be of interest to you.

This yr, total number of girls applying for tkgs was 1350 for 280 seats. This shows the popularity of the school. The average cop is 240. The highest t score is 271. I was pretty impressed with the new principal in her direction for the school.

Anyone’s dd going TKGS sec 1 in 2013?

Ok. Nvr said sc no good. It is a good priviledged sch in BT area. Have frenz dd there too. Every sch is good sch.

Need to compare apple to.apple abt COP. In tkgs case, they take in girls fr other pri sch. So on average, the girls hv about 240 t score. Compare with mgs n scgs, 80% of girls scored 220 range. Remaining take in 250above. Average out still.around 230. In my opinion, tkgs is in same league as mgs n scgs in bukit timah area.

Sahm, ur dd only p2, long way to go. To be honest, many girls are learning violin and competition may bee keen. To boost your chance, it will be good to take part in competition. My dd completed grade 8 at p5 n pursuing diploma during the DSA exercise. Depending on who else is fighting for the limited slot. The best performer will get it. Also subject to interview and school result. Good luck many years later.