Production in abeyance

Fourplay has been put on hold until Feb, pre-production is still going on. Meanwhile, we are looking at putting up a christmas concert featuring music of Bach and Saint-Saens. It'd be fun!

First Production!

We are having our first production!

Check out our production page- www.tyac-fourplay.blogspot.com for more details!

Feburary Programs

Feb programs will be published here shortly. Check back with us! Email tyac.sg@gmail.com for more information.

What is TYAC?

What is TYAC?

The Young Artistes Coterie is a web-based exclusive network of young, qualified musicians and artists whose passion and fervour for their work is shared with the community. Our mission is to create an avenue of exposure while we continuously work on raising standards of not just our charges, but also ourselves by organising and co-ordinating programs ranging from recitals, enrichment get-togethers, etc.

Our Programs and Instructors

All TYAC instructors are volunteers with the society. However, we recognize that art is a profession, not merely charity. Ergo, we will still have to provide emolument to these remarkable artists although the rates they are getting are definitely not comparable to the market. In fact, the rates you pay here are much cheaper than anywhere else. Not that we are about to adopt a DFS policy of ‘we will refund you the difference if you find another institution that charges anyhow cheaper’, but the idea is that we try to keep our programs affordable. Rest assured though, our programs are tailored in an utmost professional manner.

Money Matters

If there appears a real financial situation that prevents you from joining any of the activities below, please e-mail us as well.

December Holiday Programs 2005

The Young Artistes Coterie Presents

December Holiday Programs 2005 (Registration Closes 10 Dec 2005)

1. Bathroom Singers No More: A Cappella Ensemble (Pop/Contemporary Music)

Hear your quotidian pop songs transform into unique renditions just by the sheer power of voices alone. Learn to craft an arrangement, sing together with mind-blowing harmonies, engage in vocal percussion (beat-boxing) and manage an a cappella group within a month. The program will also explore what it takes to become a healthy solo singer on the popular music platform.

Group Size: 5-10
Age Recommended: 12-19
Costs: $15 Registration, $12 Material Costs, $15 Lesson fees. Total- $87
Duration: Once/Week through December, 3 h Sessions each (Sentosa, 6 h)
Dates: 14, 16, 21, 28 December, Time: TBA (Re-Scheduled- Please Contact Jeremy for more information)
Venue: Artyfakt Gallery, Sentosa (16 Dec)
Instructors: Gerald Tan, Jeremy Chua, Jared Tan


2. Choral Redefined: A Cappella Ensemble (Classical/Choral Music)

The program will explore healthy “classical” singing techniques while seeking to redefine choral music by flirting with the works of living composers as well as caper in a marriage of the choral music of yesterday and today. Seek to understand the theory behind each choral piece, survey and try your hands at directing/conducting contemporary and traditional sounds as well as choral composition materials. Not to be missed!

Group Size: 5-18
Age Recommended: 12-19
Costs: $13 Registration, $12 Material Costs, $15 Lesson fees.
Duration: Once/Week through December, 3 h Sessions each.
Venue: TBA
Instructors: Gerald Tan, Jeremy Chua


3. Come Away with Me: Jazz Band (Must Provide own instruments)

Swing along with this dynamic holiday program, working together to put the swing into...well…swing music! Revel in the eclectic jazz chords, by plonking on the piano as well as mingling with an array of instruments (including your voice!!). Learn why jazz chords sound like that, learn about modal scales, learn all about the blues and get on with that swing!

Group Size: 8-20
Age Recommended: 14-19
Costs: $10 Registration, $10 Material Costs, $10 Lesson fees.
Duration: Once/Week through December, 3 h Sessions each.
Venue: TBA
Instructors: TBA

4. Jazz Trio

N/A (By Invitation Only) If keen, please enquire.


5. Dead or Alive: Music Theory & Practical Musicianship

The Young Artistes Coterie does not believe in route learning, so much so, we prefer a hands-on approach to learning the theory behind the music that we hear as well as feel. We at TYAC know how particularly boring theory can get, so we want to change the perception of theory lessons by including principles of practical musicianship. A very interesting class that would change the way you view music. Our instructors can prepare you for ABRSM theory exams and such.

Group Size: 1-1 or classes of 4.
Recommended age: 14-19
Costs: Individual Lessons at $35, Group Lessons at $20. (Payable Weekly)
Duration: 1.25/Week (This program runs indefinitely)
Instructors: Grace Lui, Jeremy Chua, Amanda Tan


6. Piano Lessons (Classical)

Piano Lessons at affordable rates! Our dedicated instructors can prepare you for ABRSM or Trinity College’s practical exams. If you would just like to pick up the keyboard for recreation, do enquire as well.

Group Size: 1-1
Recommended age: Any (Standards up to ABRSM Grade 8 or equivalent)
Costs: Depending on Standard. Minimum rate of $22 a lesson. (Payable Weekly)
Duration: 1h/Week (This program runs indefinitely)
Instructors: Grace Lui, Gerald Tan, Matthew Seet

To sign-up or clear any doubts that you might have, please e-mail tyac.sg@gmail.com
For programs 1-3, dates can be chosen to fit your schedule. Please fill in the day preferred on your registration sheets. Dates will be confirmed on 29 Nov 2005.

For programs 5-6, please contact your instructor directly to set your dates once your registeration is confirmed.

Upcoming Programs

Punk Up! : Rock/Punk Band for Dummies (Starts March 2006)
Where is the G-String? : Strings for beginners (Starts Jan 2006)
Violin/Viola/Cello Courses (Starts Jan 2006)
The Philosophy Forum: Surviving GP and KI for JC students. (Starts March 2006)
If You Tickle Us: Insights into Literature (Suitable for Secondary School students) (Starts Feb 2006)
Poetry Craft (March 2006)

*These are only planned programs. It might/might not be carried out due to circumstances.