Impacting your World through Music

Since 2007, the YALC has benefitted close to 500 participants each year from 40 schools. Students from Bands, Chinese Orchestras, String Ensembles, Percussion and gamelan ensemble had joined this programme. The conference is opened to all student leaders of music CCA groups in secondary school, junior colleges and polytechnics.

YALC comprises lectures, breakout discussions, and hands-on sessions and aims to empower leaders with the necessary tools to effectively lead their music groups. Student leaders can expect to develop their leadership skills in areas of personal leadership, leading others, and musical leadership.

In addition, the conference's theme for this year, 'Impacting your world through music,' will enable student leaders to make meaningful contributions to communities within their sphere of influence. The conference will feature influential leaders from the arts industry who will share insightful information and practical leadership concepts. Additionally, student leaders from the NUS Chinese Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, and Wind Symphony will provide mentorship opportunities for participants during the event.

Students will be assigned to attend Sectional Leaders Track (with hands-on leading sectionals sessions) or Exco- Leaders Track (with more team management session) based on their roles. All Sectional Leaders are required to bring along their instruments (overnight storage available).

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What You Can Expect

Students will be able to take specialised online and in-person modules based on their roles and responsibilities in their performing arts groups. They will receive progress reports on how well they have understood leadership concepts and receive personalized analytics on their leadership styles. Students can expect to learn and discuss concepts and issues in their leadership roles via lectures, discussions with band director facilitators and youth leaders from NUS arts groups. Notable topics include:

  • How to Prepare for Effective Rehearsals

  • Transforming Bystanders: Leading from within

  • Team Building for Music Ensembles

  • Planning and Setting Goals for an Effective Sectional Practice

  • Introduction to Basic Conducting

  • Recording Tools and Techniques for School Music Groups

  • Sharing of Best Practices by NUS CFA Groups Leaders

Becoming An Effective Leader For Your Arts Group

  • Earn Certificates

    Build your credibility. Receive a printable Certificate of Completion for each course you complete.

  • Connect with Professionals

    Be exposed to the world of professional artists and learn how they hone and master their craft.

  • Grow the Arts with fellow Arts Leaders

    Collaborate and share ideas through this platform for new exciting projects.

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Youth Arts Leaders CONFERENCE! 2024

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