Tanglin Trust School
Music Calendar & Co-Curriculum Programme
Term 1 2025/2026
WHAT’S ON
Music at Tanglin is inclusive, enjoyable and both aspirational as well as inspirational. Through offering a broad range of opportunities and by sharing our passion for music, we enable our students to be creative and to thrive whatever their individual interests
In addition to around 680 weekly instrumental lessons, over 50 co-curricular ensembles take place throughout the year, ranging from beginner ensembles to Symphonic Winds, Symphony Orchestra and 'elite' groups such as the Chamber Orchestra and other chamber ensembles There is also a good number of choirs performing a wide repertoire of music and a thriving Rock n Pop programme with regular performances throughout the year
From pop-up events and regular informal soloists’ concerts, to formal chamber and solo performances and large-scale Ensemble Concerts (at school or in one of the local concert halls), there are many performance opportunities for Tanglin students An Annual Choral Concert takes place at the prestigious Victoria Concert Hall early in the summer term and Tanglin musicians have also recently performed at other fantastic venues across Singapore including Eden Hall (The British High Commission), Singapore National Gallery, the Botanic Gardens, St George’s Church and the prestigious Esplanade Concert Hall & Recital Studio.
This booklet highlights the main events for this term. As ever, further events will inevitably be added to the calendar for special occasions, such as open mornings, assemblies, pop-up concerts and, later in the term, carol singing across the city
Please do not hesitate to contact us at music@tts edu sg if you would like to find out more.
Rob Hall Director of Music
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SEPTEMBER
Music Tutors Concert
Date/Time: 3 September, 4.15pm
Location: BBPH
Our fabulous team of Instrumental Tutors will be taking to the stage to showcase the breadth of talent we have in our instrumental team. This hour-long event will be an inspiration for our student musicians and parents alike.
Centenary Music Scholars’ Concert
Date/Time: 18 September, 6pm
Location: CHIJMES Hall
An inaugural concert for the Tanglin Trust Centenary Music Scholars to showcase their talent. Tickets by invitation only.
OCTOBER
Junior Lunchtime Recitals
Day/Time: 6 -10 October (Years 4-6)
Location: Junior Arts Centre
Lunchtime Recitals take place every term for each year group. They are informal events that provide a performance goal for children and are also an opportunity to share their talent on an instrument with friends.
NOVEMBER
Senior Ensembles Concert
Date/Time: 5 November, 6.30pm
Location: SOTA Concert Hall
Informal Concert
Date/Time: 23 September, 5.30pm
Location: Recital Room
An opportunity for musicians of all ages and abilities to perform in front of a small, supportive audience. These concerts are designed to support our musicians as they develop performance skills and confidence.
This exciting concert will feature a number of our Senior ensembles performing a broad range of musical genre in a prestigious concert hall. This will undoubtedly be one of the musical highlights of the term.
Remembrance Sunday
Date/Time: 9 November, 7.30am
Location: Kranji War Memorial
The annual Remembrance Service at Kranji War Memorial is a beautiful and poignant event in which Tanglin students will perform as part of a combined school choir.
NOVEMBER
Formal Solo
& Chamber Music
Concert
Date/Time: 11 November, 6pm
Location: Recital Room
This formal recital, held in the intimate setting of our Recital Room, will feature a mix of soloists and small chamber ensembles, presenting a varied programme of music.
Informal Concert
Date/Time: 18 November, 5.30pm
Location: Recital Room
An opportunity for musicians of all ages and abilities to perform in front of a small, supportive audience. These concerts are designed to support our musicians as they develop performance skills and confidence.
Junior Ensembles Concert
Date/Time: 20 November, 6pm
Location: BBPH
This concert will showcase some of our Junior ensembles in a varied evening of music making.
DECEMBER
St George’s Festival of Music
Date/Time: 5 December, 6.30pm
Location: St George’s Church
For many in the Tanglin community, the Festival of Music at St. George’s Church marks the start of Christmas. Audience members will be treated to festive music performed by Infant, Junior and Senior students followed by mulled wine, mince pies and carol singing in the courtyard.
Christmas Jazz Night
Date/Time: 8 December, 6pm
Location: Chandran Studio
An opportunity to enjoy our fabulous jazz ensembles in a relaxed setting, rounding off a busy term. There will be old standards, modern tunes, and a few festive favourites thrown in for good measure!
CO-CURRICULAR
Music forms an integral part of our Co-Curricular offering at Tanglin, with an extensive programme nurturing and enabling students to pursue their interest in, and passion for, music at every stage of the 3-18 pathway from beginner through to elite-level performance From early years exploring percussion sessions through to 'elite' senior chamber ensembles, and embracing rock music, world music, and studio/technology techniques, we aim to provide a breadth of opportunities to inspire our students.
With over 50 activities each week, and new additions being added as and when the demand is there, we are confident that we have opportunities for all, whether that be a high-level chamber music performer, an aspiring DJ, or someone who has an interest in learning more about the theory or history of music. We hope this booklet will give you a flavour of the range of opportunities available to students at Tanglin
MONDAY
Senior Percussion Ensemble 1
Time: 7.30am
Year: Year 7+, Grade 5+
A more advanced tuned and untuned percussion ensemble, performing a range of challenging pieces.
Junior Rock Band
Time: 7.20am
Year: Years 5-6
Want to be a rock band superstar?
Working together as an ensemble, you will learn to play a variety of rock band songs to perform at various events throughout the school year
Pegasus Winds
Time: 7.30am
Year: Years 10-13
By invitation only, a high-level wind ensemble performing Chamber Music.
Infant Strings Group
Time: 12.20pm
Year: Children learning the violin or cello for at least one term
Open to children who have already started having lessons, this group will allow them to play as part of an ensemble and extend their skills.
Chamber Winds
Time: 1.15pm
Year: Years 7-9
By invitation only, a high-level wind ensemble performing Chamber Music.
Junior Band
Time: 3.00pm
Year: Years 3-6, beginner - grade 1
An ensemble for wind, brass and percussion players, currently having lessons.
Beginner Band
Time: 3.00pm
Year: Years 3-6, beginner - grade 1
An ensemble for wind and brass players, currently having lessons.
Junior Percussion Ensemble
Time: 3.00pm
Year: Years 5-6, grade 1
A chance for students who have percussion/drum lessons to be in an ensemble using tuned and untuned percussion.
Sostenuto Strings
Time: 3.00pm
Year: Years 3-6, beginner - grade 1
(students must have had lessons for at least 1 term)
A training ensemble for students currently having violin, viola, cello, double bass or harp lessons.
MONDAY
String Camerata
Time: 3.00pm
Year: Years 3-6, grades 1 & 2
For Year 3-6 orchestral string players, grade 1-2 standard.
Concert Band Time: 4.00pm Year: Year 4+, grades 1 &2
For wind, brass and percussion players, grade 1-2 standard to develop ensemble skills whilst playing a variety of musical styles.
Music Theory and Aural Club
Time: 3.00pm Year: Years 7-8
Intermediate Music Theory is only for students working towards ABRSM Grade 3 theory exams. We will cover a range of Theory including scales and key signatures, intervals, chords and harmony, technical terms, musical devices and much more.
Chamber Choir
Time: 4.00pm Year: Years 7-10
A choir for students wishing to perform more challenging music. Students who sing in Chamber Choir are required to be members of the Boys’ or Girls’ Choir. This choir is by audition only.
Boys’ Choir
Time: 3.00pm Year: Years 7-10
Open to all boys who enjoy singing. No previous experience required.
Chancery String Quartet
Time: 4.00pm Year: Years 10-13
By invitation only, a high-level chamber quartet performing Chamber Music.
Girls’ Choir
Time: 3.00pm Year: Years 7-10
Open to all girls who enjoy singing. No previous experience required.
TUESDAY
Junior Rock Band
Time: 7.20am
Location: Senior Music Level 9
Year: Years 5-6
Want to be a rock band superstar?
Working together as an ensemble, you will learn to play a variety of rock band songs to perform at various events throughout the school year.
Junior Piano Group
Time: 7.30am
Location: Level 8
Year: Years 3-6, Grade 5+
This group provides an opportunity for piano players to perform piano duets in a recital setting.
Junior Piano Club
Time: 7.30am
Location: Level 8
Year: Years 3-6, Grade 2-4
This group provides an opportunity for piano players to perform piano duets in a recital setting.
Senior Chamber Orchestra
Time: 7.30am
Location: Rehearsal Room Year: Year 7+, grade 6+
An advanced group for students who can play an orchestral string instrument to a higher level. By invitation only – to be in this ensemble you must be a member of the Symphony Orchestra.
Senior Guitar Ensemble
Time: 7.30am
Location: Senior Music Level 9 Year: Year 7+
Open to all students who can play guitar, regardless of experience. Students should be able to read either musical notation or tab. A range of styles is covered.
Percussion for Fun
Time: 1.40pm
Location: Infant Maestro Suite Year: Year 1
Open to all children to develop rhythm, beat and have fun exploring tuned and untuned percussion instruments.
TUESDAY
Infant Piano Group
Time: 1.40pmstro Suite
Year: Year 2, grade 1-3
This group provides an opportunity for piano players to perform piano duets in a recital setting.
Infant Ukulele Group
Time: 1.40pm
Year: Year 2
Strum along with other ukulele enthusiasts in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Junior Harp Ensemble
Time: 11.35am
Year: Years 3-6
A chance for junior Harp players to play together in an ensemble. Must currently be having harp lessons.
Year 2 Choir
Time: 3pm
Year: Year 2
Open all Year 2 children who love to sing!
Year 3&4 Choir
Time: 3.00pm
Year: Years 3-4
A choir for all students in Years 3-4 who love to sing!
Senior Orchestra
Time: 4.00pm
Year: Year 7+, grade 4/5+ (depending on instrument)
Open to all students who can play an orchestral instrument. This ensemble will play music from across the Orchestral repertoire. Students should be confident sight-readers and more experienced players should be keen to take on leadership roles within their sections.
WEDNESDAY
Senior Choir
Time: 7.30am Year: Years 11-13
Open to all who enjoy singing a range of musical styles. No previous experience necessary.
Jazz Fusion Group
Time: 7.30am Year: Years 5-9, grade 2-4/5
By invitation only.
Junior Flute Ensemble
Time: 7.30am Year: Years 5-6
For Junior School Flautists!. Must be currently taking lessons and also be a part of one of the wind bands.
Junior Chamber Choir
Time: 3.00pm Year: Years 5-6
A fun, high achieving choir for students wishing to perform more challenging music. Please note, this ensemble is by audition only.
Year 5/6 Choir
Time: 3.00pm Year: Years 5-6
For all students in Year 5-6 who love to sing a broad range of musical styles!
Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Time: 4.00pm Year: Years 5-9, grade 2-4/5
Open to students who play woodwind, brass and percussion instruments. This group will play standard band repertoire as well as more popular pieces.
String Sinfonietta
Time: 4.00pm Year: Years 5-9, grade 2-4/5
Open to orchestral string players. This group will focus on repertoire composed for the string orchestra alongside other genres.
Senior Strings
Time: 4.00pm Year: Years 7-9
A string ensemble for Senior students in preparation for entry into the String Sinfonietta.
THURSDAY
Senior Piano Group
Time: 7.30am
Year: Year 7+, grade 6+
Senior Piano Group provides an opportunity for piano players to play in piano duets and ensembles in preparation for regular concerts.
Senior Percussion Ensemble 2
Time: 7.30am Year: Years 7-9, grade 3+
An ensemble open to all students who have some experience with percussion or related musical skills.
Recorder Ensemble
Time: 11.35am & 12pm Year: Years 5-6 & 3-4
For all who love to play recorder!
Junior Ukulele Ensemble
Time: 11.35am Year: Juniors
Strum along with other ukulele enthusiasts in a fun, relaxed atmosphere, for beginners and those who can already play.
Beginner Strings
Time: 1.40pm Year: Year 2
Learn the basics of violin playing for beginners.
Recorder Wizards
Time: 1.40pm Year: Year 2
Open to all children who love to play the recorder.
Junior Beginner Strings
Time: 3.00pm Year: Year 3-6
For any beginner Junior student (taking lessons already) to play a violin, viola, cello or double bass in an ensemble with the aim of performing at least once a term.
Music Theory Club (Advanced)
Time: 3.00pm Year: Year 9+
Advanced Music Theory is only for students working towards Grades 4-5 ABRSM theory exams. We will cover a range of music theory including scales and key signatures, intervals, chords and harmony, technical terms, musical devices and much more.
THURSDAY
Composition Club
Time: 3.00pm Year: Years 9+
In this society we will explore different compositional styles, including film scores, Western Classical Music and Rock and Pop, exploring a range of compositional techniques. Students will have the opportunity to analyse music then compose their own pieces.
Music Tech Club
Time: 3.00pm Year: Years 9+
Music Tech Club teaches students about the wonderful world of sound technology, including setting up equipment, using Logic Pro, recording and production skills. Members of the club will put theory into practice by helping at school events as part of the team.
Wilshire Piano Quartet
Time: 4.00pm Year: Years 7+
By invitation only, a high-level string trio performing Chamber Music
Gamelan
Time: 4.00pm Year: Years 4+
Open to all students, Gamelan is a traditional Indonesian percussion ensemble. No experience necessary.
FRIDAY
Big Band
Time: 7.30am
Year: Year 9+, grade 6+
Open to students with experience of playing Big Band Music. Students must be able to sight-read to a good standard and play a wind/brass/rhythm section instrument.
Jazz Collective
Time: 7.30am
Year: Year 7+, grade 6+
Open to students with experience of playing Jazz and Latin Music. Students must be able to sight-read at a high standard and play a wind/brass/rhythm section instrument. Vocalists will be selected from Senior Choral Ensembles. Students must already be members of one of the larger wind ensembles.
Junior Guitar Ensemble
Time: 11.35am
Year: Years 4-6
For students currently having guitar lessons and wish to play in an ensemble.
Girls’ Choir
Time: 1.10pm
Year: Years 7-13
Open to all who enjoy singing. No previous experience required.
Cello Ensemble
Time: 4.00pm
Year: Year 7+
A chance for Cello players to play together in an ensemble. By invitation only: must currently be having Cello lessons.
EVERY DAY
Senior Bands
Time: 1.00pm
Year: Year 7+
An opportunity for existing bands or students who wish to play in a band to rehearse and receive advice or technical help. This activity can take place on whichever lunchtime suits all band members.
