Content on this page requires a newer version of Adobe Flash Player.

Get Adobe Flash player

Instrumental Exam

Important notice for all candidates

1.

Special examination dates for MOE’s Direct School Admission (DSA) applicants
Applicants for MOE’s Direct School Admission (DSA) to secondary schools and junior colleges can now register for the Chinese Instrumental Examination 2012. The examination will be held on 17 May 2012 and 24 May 2012. Registration forms can be requested via email (yuhui@nus.edu.sg / cfalxya@nus.edu.sg). Closing date for registration is 13 April 2012.
2.

Amendments to Gaoyin Sheng Grade 8 pieces
Please click here to download the amended scores.

3.

Amendments to Gaoyin Sheng Grade 7 Piece ‘Shuang Jin Wu’
The piece ‘Shuang Jin Wu’ (Gaoyin Sheng Grade 7) should be in the key of D Major (F sharp, C sharp). (Please click here to download the score.)

4.

Performance of examination pieces

Candidates are allowed to refer to their examination scores, it is not compulsory to memorise the examination pieces.
   
5.

For overseas candidates

Overseas candidates are welcome to register for the examination. For more information, please email yuhui@nus.edu.sg.
   

Introduction

The first CFA Chinese Instrumental Examination was conducted in December 2004. Led by Mr Lum Yan Sing, Assistant Director at CFA, former Assistant Conductor of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra and Chief Examiner of the examination, an international Advisory Panel has been formed in CFA to oversee the development and conduct of the examination.

 

The main objectives are:

1.

To set up an examination system that will be recognized and accepted by academic and fine arts institutions in Singapore and abroad.
2.

To establish a coherent and consistent set of guidelines for facilitating systematic training of various Chinese musical instruments.
3.

To promote appreciation and education of Chinese music in Singapore and the region.

Since then, the examination has been attracting foreign candidates from countries including Malaysia, China, Japan and Indonesia.

 

**Important Dates**

  Beginning of Registration 4 July 2011
  Deadline for Early-bird Registration 2 September 2011
  Latest Date for Withdrawal (with 80% refund) 23 September 2011
  Closing Date for Registration 23 September 2011
  Notification of Examination schedule (by post) 28 October 2011
  Latest Date for Withdrawal (with 20% refund) 4 November 2011
  Period of Examination 22 November  – 2 December 2011
  Notification of Results 30 December 2011
  Collection of Certificates 9 January – 13 January 2012
​

 

top