Music

AISS is one of only four EMP (Enhanced Music Programme) schools in Singapore. We are also an O-Level Music Centre for students across Singapore who want to offer O-Level Music. Lower secondary students may enroll in our Music Preparatory Course (MPC), which prepares them for the EMP at upper secondary, culminating in the GCE ‘O’ Level Music examinations.

Our unique programme includes talent identification and development, mentorships and collaborations with other institutions, myriad opportunities for exposure and experiences outside the classroom, and a supportive whole-school musical culture.

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Music lessons extend to the rest of the AISS student body as well! We offer a comprehensive yet inclusive music programme that encourages students to engage actively in music-making, no matter their foundati

Secondary One
At this level, students will be eased back into music lessons through a series of thoughtfully curated modules. These modules are designed with activities to develop students’ confidence and appreciation for music. Students will be exposed to music from multicultural origins, to harness stronger awareness for global cultures, as well as Singapore’s own multicultural society. The following modules aim to support these endeavours:

1. Stories We Sing –
What better way to develop an innate musical sense than to start with singing? Students will be exposed to foundational singing knowledge and techniques, and they will proceed to apply them through singing a selection of contemporary Singapore songs (sung in Chinese, Malay or Tamil languages).

2. Guitar –
Singing can always be spiced up with some instrumental accompaniment. Students will be introduced to the guitar, and learn of the instrument’s origins. They will then be equipped with the knowledge and skills of playing basic chord progressions to accompany singing.

Secondary Two
At this level, students will make music that point more towards the Popular Music genre. Tapping on their pre-requisite knowledge and skills on singing and guitar-playing from Secondary One, students will bring them over to the following modules:

1. Keyboard –
Students will learn about the origins and development of the keyboard. They will also be able to combine their knowledge of melodies (singing) and harmonies (guitar chords) and transfer them to keyboard playing. An updated list of Popular songs will be offered to the students to apply their singing and instrumental skills, as they present performances to their schoolmates and teachers

2. Battle of the Bands –
To sum up the students’ lower secondary music programme, we combine singing, guitar- and keyboard-playing, getting students to form a Pop band. Each band will arrange and perform a song cover from the song list provided in the Keyboard Module, preparing for their final showcase to their schoolmates and teachers.

Music opens up multiple career pathways for students, not just in performing. They can choose to step into audio production and sound designing, songwriting and composing, live sound, film music composition, conducting, music therapy and many others in future! Music also develops many transferable skills such as teamwork, perseverance, creativity, and discipline. Whatever your future aspirations, the study of music will help you get there!

More Information

For more information on the music modules and exciting experiences our students have in AI, please follow us @AESPIREAISS on Instagram!

To view our EMP video, please click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwD9n5WR0FI&feature=emb_title

To view the EMP & MEP Publicity Video, please click here: https://youtu.be/B33j0mVWW3g

For more information about ‘O’ Level Music, please refer to:
https://www.seab.gov.sg/docs/default-source/national-examinations/syllabus/olevel/2025syllabus/6085_y25_sy.pdf

For more information on our EMP programme, please refer to the EMP poster below: