DSS String Ensemble Direct School Admission

Entry to Dunman Secondary School through the String Ensemble via the
Direct School Admission Exercise 2011
APPLICA! ELI"I#I!$
Our audition panel seeks to identify students with high levels of musical
abilities on their string instruments. Applicants are to have achieved the
following minimum musical qualifications on the following instruments:
Instruments Requirements
Violin Minimum Grade 5 (ABRSM or equivalent)
Viola Minimum Grade 3 (ABRSM or equivalent)
Violoncello (Cello) Minimum Grade 3 (ABRSM or equivalent)
Double Bass Minimum Grade 3 (ABRSM or equivalent)
SELEC!I% P&%CESS
1' Audition cum Intervie(
A successful audition is the key requirement for admission to String
Ensemble via DSA. Satisfying the abovementioned com)lete set of
criteria does not guarantee successful direct admission into
Dunman Secondary as the applicant will be required to come down
to Dunman Secondary School for a selection audition.
andidates are required to present two contrasting pieces !different
movements" different period" different mood# choice of no longer
than $%& minutes in total. 'he performance audition repertoire
should be of good technical and e(pressive standard.
'here will be no piano" keyboard accompaniment provided.
All candidates will also be required to attend an interview.
Students applying for Direct School Admission into Dunman
Secondary School should have an e(emplary school record in
conduct and attitude.
2' &e*uired Documentation'
A))licants are to include the +ollo(ing su))orting documents,
ertified 'rue opies of relevant certifications and record of achievements)
solo " chamber " orchestral e(perience) etc.
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DSS String Ensemble Direct School Admission
ertified 'rue opies of relevant certifications and record of
achievements) solo" chamber" orchestra e(perience etc. ellists
and Double *assists from +uitar Ensembles" hinese Orchestras
are also welcome to apply through the DSA ,rogramme.
-orm 'eacher.s letter of recommendation with your application.
/nstrumental 'utor" /nstructor.s 0etter of 1ecommendation !if
applicable#.
,rimary 2 and $ 3id%'erms and -inal%4ear E(amination 1eports.
%nly success+ul candidates (ill be in+ormed via email and- or )hone'
Success+ul candidates. u)on acce)tance. must /oin the Dunman String
Ensemble and remain committed to the CCA throughout their time s)ent
in Dunman Secondary School'
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