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Piano CMC & Violin Ensemble Schedule

Appended below are the schedules for Mandeville’s Piano CMC & Violin Ensemble for students under Individual + CMC/Ensemble curriculum.

Registration for Piano CMC & Violin Ensemble timeslots will be available via the student portal from 13th January 2025, 2pm.

Slots are based on first-come-first-serve basis. Parents are advised to register for the CMC/Ensemble classes upon notification by their teacher. Parents/Guardians only need to register once for the CMC/Ensemble timeslots in an academic year.

Note:

  1. There are NO regular individual lesson during CMC/Ensemble week.
  2. CMC/Ensemble classes are from February to November each year.
  3. Please login to the student portal to view the dates.

 

Our Creative Musicianship Class (CMC) is a unique and highly specialized programme that is planned exclusively for students at Mandeville. It provides our students with a comprehensive foundation for securing a wide range of skills, necessary in developing as a complete musician.

There are 2 types of CMC classes:

  1. Regular CMC
  2. Keyboard Ensemble CMC
    *For selected students only* Open to Primary, Elementary and Intermediate-level students, the Keyboard Ensemble provides students the opportunity to perform together as a group. Assigned to various parts and a keyboard each, students learn to play together while listening out for each other to produce beautiful music. NOTE: Students are selected by their regular teacher to attend the Keyboard Ensemble.

Click below to read about the features/benefits of CMC.

Features of CMC:

  • Classroom performance
  • Developing aural skills with audio-visual resources
  • Learning new techniques in music from different genres
  • Exploring improvisation techniques and rhythmic awareness
  • Instruments of the orchestra
  • Enhancing musical knowledge through the study of different music periods
  • Musical composers
  • Vocal training

Benefits of CMC:

  • Increases repertoire
  • Develops performance skills and encourages musicianship
  • Builds confidence and self-esteem
  • Motivated to practice from listening to others
  • Develops discipline and responsibility, commitment, and respect
  • Develop tone production, colours and sonority to enhance the ability to communicate with an audience.
  • Greater appreciation for wider genres of music
  • Master music-reading ability and aural awareness
  • Master stylistic interpretations of various piano repertoire

CMC will be conducted in Feb – Nov. View the 2025 CMC schedule below.

Thursday

Time Level Teacher-In-Charge Room
4:45pm – 5:25pm Foundation Ms Chng Xin Bei i
3:45pm – 4:25pm Beginner Ms Teresa Gervasio L
6:15pm – 6:55pm Beginner Ms Lim Zhi Ru 15
4:45pm – 5:30pm Primary Mr Genesis Teh 16
4:00pm – 4:45pm Elementary Ms Chng Xin Bei i
5:30pm – 6:20pm Intermediate Mr Genesis Teh 16
4:30pm – 5:15pm Four-Hands / Folk Art Ms Su Chiahui E

Friday

Time Level Teacher-In-Charge Room
4:30pm – 5:10pm Foundation Ms Dianne Rivas i
5:30pm – 6:10pm Beginner Ms Chiang Wei En 16
3:45pm – 4:30pm Primary Ms Dianne Rivas i
5:30pm – 6:15pm Primary Ms Su Chiahui A
4:15pm – 5:00pm Elementary Ms Charisma Ong K
4:30pm – 5:20pm Intermediate Ms Chen Yu Fei (Eva) F
5:00pm – 5:50pm Intermediate Ms Charisma Ong K

Saturday

Time Level Teacher-In-Charge Room
11:00am – 11:40am Foundation Ms Ivy Low E
3:05pm – 3:45am Foundation Ms Mary Tran K
9:15am – 9:55am Beginner Ms Lynn Kang K
10:15am – 10:55am Beginner Ms Ivy Low E
2:15pm – 2:55pm Beginner Ms Chiang Wei En F
10:15am – 11:00am Primary Ms Fanny Chang Wen-Huei 15
11:45am – 12:30pm Primary Ms Ivy Low E
1:30pm – 2:15pm Primary Ms Mary Tran K
3:15pm – 4:00pm Primary Ms Fanny Chang Wen-Huei 15
9:15am – 10:00am Elementary Ms Charisma Ong F
1:30pm – 2:15pm Elementary Ms Chiang Wei En F
10:00am – 10:50am Intermediate Ms Teresa Gervasio A
2:15pm – 3:05pm Intermediate Ms Mary Tran K
5:45pm – 6:35pm Intermediate Ms Su Chiahui K
10:00am – 10:50am Advanced Ms Lynn Kang K
10:50am – 11:40am Advanced Ms Lynn Kang K
1:00pm – 1:50pm Advanced Ms Lim Zhi Ru E
11:00am – 11:45am Four-Hands / Folk Art Ms Teresa Gervasio A

Sunday

Time Level Teacher-In-Charge Room
12:00pm – 12:40pm Foundation Ms Grace Sia i
12:45pm – 1.25pm Beginner Ms Grace Sia i
1:30pm – 2:10pm Beginner Ms Grace Sia i
2:30pm – 3:10pm Beginner Ms Dianne Rivas 16
9:45am – 10:30am Primary Ms Eliza Kwok E
12:45pm – 1:30pm Primary Ms Eliza Kwok E
1:30pm – 2:15pm Primary Ms Chen Yu Fei (Eva) E
2:00pm – 2:45pm Primary Ms Lim Zhi Ru 15
11:00am – 11:45am Elementary Ms Chng Xin Bei 16
12:00pm – 12:45pm Elementary Ms Eliza Kwok E
2:15pm – 3:00pm  Elementary Ms Fanny Chang Wen-Huei E
3:00pm – 3:45pm Elementary Ms Chen Yu Fei (Eva) E
10:45am – 11:35am Intermediate Mr Stefan Popov A
11:45am – 12:35pm Intermediate Mr Stefan Popov A
2:00pm – 2:50pm Advanced Ms Christine Octaviani Q
3:00pm – 3:50pm Advanced Mr Stefan Popov A
3:00pm – 4:00pm Post Grade 8 Ms Christine Octaviani J
4:00pm – 5:00pm Post Grade 8 Ms Christine Octaviani J

*PARKWAY PARADE BRANCH CMC SCHEDULE (Call to Register)

Saturday

Time Level Teacher-In-Charge Room
10:15am – 11:00am  Elementary Mr Genesis Teh ME7

 

General Outline

Foundation For those who had just started learning the piano Introduces music basics through fun group activities, focusing on rhythm, melody, aural skills, proper hand positioning, and basic techniques while building confidence in performance etiquette
Beginner Pre-Grade 1 Builds on foundational knowledge with beginner,exploring musical concepts, musical patterns, and aural skills, while focusing on finger technique, control, and performance preparation
Primary, Elementary Grade 1-4 Designed for Grades 1-4, focusing on technical proficiency, theory, and aural skills, while emphasizing expressive interpretation and stage readiness
Intermediate & Advanced Grade 5-8 Focuses on challenging repertoire, advanced techniques, and expressive phrasing, while integrating theory and musicianship for stylistic interpretation. Prepares students for high-level performances
Post Grade 8 Above Grade 8 Focuses on in-depth repertoire study, technical refinement, and collaborative interpretation to enhance musical expression and precision. Prepares groups for advanced performances
Piano Duet/Folk Art Grade 3 & Above Piano Duet /Folk art explores the art of two pianists playing together, creating a rich, layered soundscape. It enhances musicality through improved rhythmic precision, dynamic control, and musical awareness, with a repertoire that includes classical, contemporary pop, and folk music

 

*For Selected Students Only*
Students are selected by their regular teacher to attend the keyboard ensemble which includes syllabus covered under the regular CMC.

Friday

Time Level Teacher-In-Charge Room
7:00pm – 7:45pm Intermediate Keyboard Mr Tran Trung Thuan (Tim) 16

Mandeville strongly believes that the most beautiful music is created when musicians play together. Our Violin Ensemble is designed to bring our students together to learn and play like in an Orchestra.

Violin Ensemble is a unique and highly specialized programme that is planned exclusively for students at Mandeville. It provides our students with a comprehensive foundation for securing a wide range of skills, necessary in developing as a complete musician.

We offer 2 types of Violin Ensemble:

  1. Regular Violin Ensemble
  2. Chamber Music
    *For Advanced / Grade 7 and Above ABRSM students only*Initiated and led by Mr Dang Thanh Trung since 2018, the Chamber Music provides students the opportunity to work intensively and perform chamber music repertoire in small intimate groups such as Piano Trio, String Quartet and a small Chamber Orchestra. Open to Advanced students, the focus of the Chamber Music program is to develop a greater understanding of timbre, texture, balance, interpretation while strengthening students’ collaborative and listening skills.NOTE: The Chamber Music programme is part of the regular Violin Ensemble. Advanced students may select to attend Chamber Music or Advanced Violin Ensemble as part of their curriculum.

Click below to read about the features/benefits of Violin Ensemble.

Features of Violin Ensemble:

  • 4 to 6 pieces of different genres of repertoires per year
  • Develop sight-reading and aural skills
  • Performance techniques
  • Musical concepts and history of music
  • Develop ensemble skills
  • Develop appreciation for different music interpretations
  • Working together sensitively as a team
  • Orchestral training

Benefits of Violin Ensemble:

  • Increases repertoire
  • Improves ability to follow directions
  • Develops performance skills and encourages musicianship
  • Builds confidence and self-esteem
  • Develops discipline and responsibility, commitment, and respect
  • Provides a social and educational environment for personal motivation
  • Greater appreciation for different genres of music and levels of difficulty

Violin Ensemble will be conducted in Feb – Nov. View our Violin Ensemble 2025 schedule below. For Chamber Music schedule, view it under Chamber Music.

Thursday

Time Level Teacher Room
5:45pm – 6:30pm Elementary Ms Natalia Kurganova Q

Friday

Time Level Teacher Room
6:00pm – 6:45pm Primary Ms Pham Thi Minh Anh Recital
6:45pm – 7:30pm Intermediate Ms Le Hoang Hai Van Recital

Saturday

Time Level Teacher Room
3:45pm – 4:30pm Foundation Ms Tatyana Todorova Recital
2:15pm – 3pm Beginner Mr Chang Jeh, Jakin J
4:30pm – 5:15pm Beginner Ms Tatyana Todorova Recital
3:00pm – 3:45pm Primary Mr Chang Jeh, Jakin Recital
1:30pm – 2:15pm Elementary Ms Yu-Rou Li J
4:30pm – 5:15pm Intermediate Mr Chang Jeh, Jakin J
5:15pm – 6:00pm Advanced Ms Le Hoang Hai Van Recital

Sunday

Time Level Teacher Room
2:00pm – 2:45pm Foundation Ms Marinela Balagtas Recital
2:45pm – 3:30pm Beginner Ms Marinela Balagtas Recital
12:30pm- 1:15pm Primary Ms Zhang Yanjun Recital
3:30pm – 4:15pm Elementary Ms Yap Shu Mei Recital
5pm – 5:45pm Elementary Mr Tan Jwu Jiun (JJ) Recital
4:15pm – 5pm Intermediate Mr Tan Jwu Jiun (JJ) Recital
1:15pm – 2pm Advanced Ms Yap Shu Mei Recital
5:30pm – 6.30pm Diploma Ms Yap Qin Q

*PARKWAY PARADE BRANCH ENSEMBLE SCHEDULE (Call to Register)

Saturday

Time Level Teacher Room
3:00pm – 3:45pm Primary Ms Yap Qin ME6
3:45pm – 4:30pm Elementary Ms Yap Qin ME6
4:30pm – 5:15pm Intermediate Ms Yap Qin ME6

*All chamber students are involved in the Mandeville Sinfonietta*

The course provides students the opportunity to work intensively and perform chamber music repertoire in small intimate groups like piano trio, string quartet to a small chamber orchestra. The focus of the programme is to develop a greater understanding of timbre, texture, balance, interpretation while strengthening students’ collaborative and listening skills.

Saturday

Time Level Teacher-In-Charge Room
5:30pm – 6:15pm Advanced Mr Dang Thanh Trung L
6:15pm – 7:00pm Advanced Mr Dang Thanh Trung L

Sunday

Time Level Teacher-In-Charge Room
2:30pm – 3:15pm Advanced Mr Dang Thanh Trung L
3:15pm – 4:00pm Advanced Mr Dang Thanh Trung L

Click below to read about Vocal Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan:

February:

  • Introduction and Warm Up
  • Pitch and Range
  • Articulation & Diction

March:

  • Harmony Basics

April:

  • Blending Techniques

May:

  • Dynamic Control

June:

  • Genre Exploration

July:

  • Song Interpretation
  • Style Integration

August:

  • Stage Presence

September:

  • Technicial Rehearsal

October:

  • Full Run-Through

November:

  • Final Performance
  • Reflection & Feedback

Vocal Ensemble will be conducted in Feb – Nov. View our Vocal Ensemble 2025 schedule below.

Friday

Time Level Teacher Room
5:15pm – 6:00pm All Level Ms Cherie Choo 09

Click below to read about the features & benefits of Guitar / Ukulele Ensemble.

Features of Guitar / Ukulele Ensemble:

  • Increases repertoire and performance opportunity 
  • Develops performance skills and encourages musicianship.
  • Builds confidence and self-esteem.
  • Provides a social and educational environment for personal motivation. 
  • Develops discipline, responsibility, commitment and respect
  • Train students to develop listening to other players while given their own task

Guitar / Ukulele Ensemble will be conducted in Feb – Nov. View our Guitar / Ukulele Ensemble 2025 schedule below.

Saturday

Time Level Teacher Room
2pm – 2:45pm All Level Mr Amir Khalid Recital