Entry to Anglo-Chinese Junior College through the Choir

via the Direct School Admission Exercise 2009

APPLICANT ELIGIBITY

The following are qualifying criterion for secondary 4 students to enter ACJC through DSA exercise using their choral experience/achievements:

v The chorister must be an active member in his/ her secondary school choir. Membership in MOE-recognised Choral Excellence Schools is preferred although not compulsory.

v The chorister must have outstanding choral potential which includes good vocal tone and range, and excellent aural skills.

v Sight-reading skills and prior music knowledge are not necessary though they can be an advantage.

v Satisfying the abovementioned complete set of criteria does not guarantee a chorister DSA into Anglo-Chinese Junior College, as the applicant will be required to come down to Anglo-Chinese Junior College for a selection audition and interview.

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Audition cum Interview

v The audition will be conducted by staff and graduands of the ACJC Choral Excellence Programme. Students will be required to sing their Secondary School Song and one song of their choice.

v Aural tests on pitch and rhythm will be part of the assessment.

v All candidates will also be required to attend an interview.

v Students applying for Direct School Admission into Anglo-Chinese Junior College should have an exemplary disciplinary record.

2. Supporting Documents

Applicants are to include the following supporting documents:

v Certified True Copies of relevant certifications and record of achievements, solo / chamber / choral experience, etc.

v A teacher's letter of recommendation with your application.

v A Choral Coach's letter of recommendation (if applicable).

v Secondary 3 and 4 mid-terms and year-end examination reports.

Only successful candidates will be informed via email and/ or phone.

Successful candidates, upon acceptance, must join the ACJC Choir during their stay at Anglo-Chinese Junior College.