Our Classes
At EVG we provide LS music programme classes for both Secondary 1 & 2 from Term 1 - 4
Our Aims
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Instill in them e21cc values
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Give them the ability / opportunity to express themselves meaningfully, in line with our school’s ALP: Effective Communications.
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Encourage, engage and empower students to help them see their inherent worth, the value of the student voice, and the power of music to bring peoples together.
"[The LS Music Programme] is a key platform upon which every child is provided a basic music education, giving them opportunities to develop a connection to music. This contributes to the future development and preservation of Singapore’s cultural heritage. Music, being an integral part of many cultures, also provides a means to raise global awareness amongst students. The processes involved in music performing and creating develop skills such as listening skills, fine motor skills, creative thinking skills and social skills. Music enables students to express their thoughts and ideas."
-Taken from MOE Lower Secondary Music Syllabus 2023
Our Contact
Mr Samuel Soong
Senior Teacher
Soong_rui_samuel@schools.gov.sg
Mr Nelson Lam
Music Coordinator
Nelson_lam_lek_shun@schools.gov.sg
Our Curriculum
Secondary 1 - Music making with PLDs
Term 1:
iPad Orchestras
Class / Individual Work
e21cc Focus: Comm. / Collab.
(CCI 1.3 / 2.3)
In this module, students play orchestral arrangements of Disney songs using the iPad's GarageBand, transforming the classroom into a digital orchestra. By utilizing the touchscreen, the app’s sophisticated tools and an innovative approach to notating music, the program breaks traditional barriers, allowing students with little to no prior musical experience to collaborate and contribute to the creation of a rich, full-bodied orchestral sound. This fosters inclusivity by ensuring every student has a role in the ensemble.
Term 2:
iPad Pop - Bands
Group Work
e21cc Focus: Adaptive Thinking
(CAIT 3.3)
Next, our iPad Pop - Band module sees students arrange and perform NDP songs in groups, building on the skills they've acquired from the iPad orchestra module. By leveraging their understanding of digital instruments, arrangement techniques, and collaborative performance dynamics, students will now apply these principles to a contemporary music setting. The challenge encourages them to think creatively, use GarageBand's features for innovative arrangements, and blend individual talents into cohesive group performances, fostering both teamwork and a deeper understanding of modern music production.
Term 3/4:
iPad Soundscapes
e21cc Focus: Inventive Thinking
(CAIT 5.3)
Individual Work
Evergreen Secondary's iPad soundscape module challenges students to explore their environment by recording everyday sounds and turning them into rhythmic patterns. Using these samples, they craft unique musical compositions entirely from the natural and man-made sounds they encounter. This innovative approach not only fosters creativity and a deep connection with their surroundings but also encourages students to think outside the box, transforming ordinary noises into complex musical expressions using only the sounds they've captured and manipulated.
Secondary 2 - Self Expression through Rap Writing
Term 1:
Rap Writing
Group Work
e21cc Focus: Comm. / Collab.
(CCI 2.3)
Evergreen Secondary's Secondary 2 rap module provides students the opportunity to collaborate in groups to write and perform their own raps. This module encourages self-expression, creativity, and teamwork as students craft lyrics that reflect their thoughts, experiences, or social issues. Through this process, they develop not only their lyrical and rhythmic skills but also gain confidence in performing. The rap module taps into modern music culture, allowing students to explore diverse genres while enhancing their communication and collaborative abilities.
Secondary 2 - Live Ensembles
Term 2:
Live Ensembles
Class / Individual Work
e21cc Focus: Collab.
(CCI 3.3)
In Evergreen Secondary's Secondary 2 live ensemble program, students explore a variety of instruments, including the anklung, hand bells, ukulele, melodica, and boom whackers. Through this hands-on experience, they learn how different instruments contribute to creating harmony within an ensemble. The program emphasizes collaboration, as students come together to perform pieces that showcase how each instrument, despite its unique sound and playing technique, plays a vital role in the overall musical arrangement. This immersive approach helps deepen their understanding of musical harmony and the intricate ways various instruments blend together.
Term 3:
Live Group Ensembles
Group / Individual Work
e21cc Focus: Collab.
(CCI 3.3)
In this music module, students form groups of 10 and draw from a wide array of instruments they have learned in the previous semester, such as ukuleles, hand bells, melodicas, and boomwhackers. Each group is tasked with arranging and performing a pop song, allowing them to apply their knowledge of harmony, rhythm, and ensemble work. This collaborative experience not only enhances their musical skills but also encourages creativity, teamwork, and the ability to blend different instruments into a cohesive performance.