Welcome message
Congratulations on your acceptance to the NAFA School of Music!
Together with Associate Dean Dr. Nellie Seng, Deputy Associate Dean Ms. Lena Ching, Artistic Director Mr. Lim Yau and the rest of my colleagues, we would like to warmly welcome you all as you embark on your unique and special journey with us.
The School of Music (SOM) has put together an eOrientation site which will help you get acquainted with your new learning environment and experience in a comfortable and convenient manner.
We trust that you will stay safe and healthy, and look forward to having you with us in the upcoming Academic Year 2024/2025!
Dr. Ernest Lim
Dean, Faculty of Performing Arts
Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts
University of the Arts Singapore
Orientation Schedule
Friday 2 August 2024
All SOM Diploma Students |
| 9.30am-12.30pm Online briefing on student support services Zoom (Please refer to “Invitation to Orientation 2024” email for the Zoom link.) |
All SOM Degree Students |
| 1.30pm-4.30pm Online briefing on student support services Zoom (Please refer to “Invitation to Orientation 2024” email for the Zoom link.) |
Monday 5 August 2024
All SOM Diploma Students |
| 9am-10.30am Registration (Collection of Student Card and Goodie Bag) Orientation Fair Campus Tour Campus 1 Level 1 Foyer |
Tuesday 6 August 2024
All SOM Degree Students |
| 9am-9.30am Registration (Collection of Student Card and Goodie Bag) Venue: Lee Foundation Theatre (LFT) Foyer, NAFA Campus 3 |
| 9.30am-9.35am Welcome by Orientation Leader Chairperson Venue: LFT, NAFA Campus 3 |
| 9.35am-10.05am Welcome Address by UAS Vice-Chancellor Prof Kwok Kian Woon Venue: LFT, NAFA Campus 3 |
| 10.05am-10.35am Welcome Address by NAFA President Mrs Tan-Soh Wai Lan Venue: LFT, NAFA Campus 3 |
| 10.35am-10.45am CCA Presentation (International Student Societies) Venue: LFT, NAFA Campus 3 |
| 10.45am-11am Break (Students to break out into respective locations) |
| 11am-11.10am Address by Dean (Faculty of Performing Arts) Dr Ernest Lim Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall (C3-04-02), NAFA Campus 3 |
| 11.10am-11.20am Introduction to Associate Dean / Deputy Associate Dean / Artistic Director / Programme Leaders / Heads of Studies / Academic and Administrative Staff Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall (C3-04-02), NAFA Campus 3 |
| 11.20am-11.30am Room Booking / Instrumental Loan and Storage / Timetable Briefing by Mr Jax Ang Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall (C3-04-02), NAFA Campus 3 |
| 1.30pm-6pm Orchestra Seating Audition (for Degree Orchestral Studies students only) Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall (C3-04-02), NAFA Campus 3 |
Wednesday 7 August 2024
All SOM Diploma Students |
| 9am-9.30am Registration for FOPA Diploma Students Venue: Lee Foundation Theatre (LFT) Foyer, NAFA Campus 3 |
| 9.30am-9.35am Welcome by Orientation Leader Chairperson Venue: LFT, NAFA Campus 3 |
| 9.35am-9.55am Welcome Address by NAFA President Mrs Tan-Soh Wai Lan Venue: LFT, NAFA Campus 3 |
| 9.55am-10am CCA Presentation (K-Pop Dance) Venue: LFT, NAFA Campus 3 |
| 10am-10.05am Break |
| 10.05am-10.25am Address by Dean (Faculty of Performing Arts) Dr Ernest Lim Venue: LFT, NAFA Campus 3 |
| 10.25am-10.45am Introduction to Associate Dean / Deputy Associate Dean / Artistic Director / Programme Leaders / Heads of Studies / Academic and Administrative Staff IC: Dr Nellie Seng & Mr Sunny Wong Venue: LFT, NAFA Campus 3 |
| 10.45am-11am Overview of Year 1 Curriculum IC: Dr Goh Toh Chai & Mr Lim Tee Heong Venue: LFT, NAFA Campus 3 |
| 11am-11.15am Overview of Orientation Website and Briefing on Timetable IC: Ms Sheryl Teo Venue: LFT, NAFA Campus 3 |
| 11.15am-11.30am Briefing on Studio Booking, Instrumental Loan and Storage & FAQ IC: Mr Jax Ang Venue: LFT, NAFA Campus 3 |
All SOM Diploma & Degree Students |
| 11.30am-12pm Concert Performance & Sharing by Senior Students Venue: LFT, NAFA Campus 3 |
| 12pm-12.30pm Meeting with Heads of Studies and Programme Leader (Music Teaching) Venue: LFT, NAFA Campus 3 |
| 12.30pm-1.30pm Lunch break Venue: LFT Foyer, NAFA Campus 3 |
All SOM Diploma Students |
| 1.45pm-2.45pm Module Registration IC: Ms Sheryl Teo, Mr Jax Ang, Ms Lin Rui Venue: Computer Labs, NAFA Campus 1 |
| 3pm-6pm Orchestra Seating Audition (for Diploma in Music / Diploma in Music Teaching Strings and Winds students only) Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall (C3-04-02), NAFA Campus 3 |
Thursday 8 August 2024
All SOM Diploma & Degree Students |
| 1.30pm-6pm Chorus Audition (for Pianists, Composers and Vocalists only) Venue: Multi-Purpose Hall (C3-04-02), NAFA Campus 3 |
Orientation Checklist
First Year Modules
Find out more about the modules you would be taking as a first year Diploma / BMus (Hons) / BEd (Hons) / MPerf / MComp student.
Attendance Policy
Find out more about the Attendance Policy you are expected to adhere to as a full-time Music student.
Studio Booking
Policies on booking of studios for Music students may be found here.
Instruments & Equipment
Information of loan of instruments, student lockers and instrument storage cabinets may be found here.