Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” lg_spacing=”margin_top:0;padding_top:0″ sm_spacing=”margin_top:0;padding_top:0″ xs_spacing=”margin_top:0;padding_top:0″ gutter=”xs:0;sm:0;md:0;lg:0″][vc_column][rev_slider slidertitle=”KAM About Banner” alias=”kam-about-banner”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” background_image=”1727″ background_position=”center” el_id=”section-about”][vc_column][tm_spacer size=”sm:100;lg:150″][tm_heading style=”modern-02″ custom_google_font=”” align=”center” text=”SCHOLA CANTORUM – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS”][tm_spacer size=”lg:35″][tm_heading tag=”h6″ custom_google_font=”” align=”center” el_class=”secondary-font” text=”CHORISTERS/SINGERS, join us if you are interested in:” font_size=”sm:18;md:22;lg:30″ line_height=”1.25″][tm_spacer size=”lg:35″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]

  • Learning and exploring diverse choral music (from classical choral orchestral works to pop arrangements).
  • Experiencing 21st century music and cutting edge choral pedagogy.
  • Music literacy and other music workshops or programmes.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][tm_spacer size=”sm:50;lg:107″][tm_heading style=”modern-02″ custom_google_font=”” align=”center” text=”QUICK FACTS”][tm_spacer size=”lg:35″][tm_grid centered_items=”1″ columns=”xs:1;sm:2;md:2;lg:2″ column_gutter=”lg:30″ row_gutter=”lg:50″ item_max_width=”sm:370″][tm_box_icon align=”center” icon_type=”ion” icon_ion=”ion-android-checkmark-circle” heading=”Rehearsal Time” text=”Fridays 7:30PM-10:00PM.
Additional rehearsals may be called closer to performances, typically Tuesdays 7.30PM – 10.00PM.” button=”|||”][tm_box_icon align=”center” icon_type=”ion” icon_ion=”ion-android-checkmark-circle” heading=”Rehearsal Venue” text=”Oxley Bizhub 1
73 Ubi Road 1, Lobby 6 (behind Yamato Restaurant)
Singapore 408733

Nearest MRT: CC11 Tai Seng” button=”|||”][/tm_grid][tm_grid centered_items=”1″ columns=”xs:1;sm:2;md:2;lg:2″ column_gutter=”lg:30″ row_gutter=”lg:50″ item_max_width=”sm:370″][tm_box_icon align=”center” icon_type=”ion” icon_ion=”ion-android-checkmark-circle” heading=”Cost” text=”Adults 35SGD/month; *Students 30SGD/month

*N.B. We are able to offer this limited special student rate due to an anonymous benefactor. Other financial aid/internships available. A one-time registration fee of 25SGD is applicable to both adult and student applicants. A professional grade, subsidised choral folder is applicable to all members at 50SGD.” button=”|||”][tm_box_icon align=”center” icon_type=”ion” icon_ion=”ion-android-checkmark-circle” heading=”Age Group” text=”All! (Please indicate which choir you wish to join in registration form)

Please note that we only have one mixed chorus now. In the long run, we will be working towards having different vocal ensembles under our choir collective as we gather more singers.” button=”|||”][/tm_grid][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section lg_spacing=”padding_top:100;padding_bottom:100″][vc_row][vc_column][tm_accordion style=”02″ 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