GOH SOON TIOE CENTENARY AWARD 2015
The Goh Soon Tioe Centenary Fund is an endowed Fund administered by the Community
Foundation of Singapore (CFS). The Award was established in 2011, the birth centenary of
Singapore’s pioneer violinist, pedagogue, impresario and conductor.
The award of $6000 will be given to a violinist or string player who has shown a consistent track
record of outstanding musicianship and performance. Priority will be given to violinists.
2012: Helena Dawn Yah
2013: Li Yongrui
2014: Alan Choo
Eligibility:
Singapore citizen or Singapore PR born between 1990 and 2000.
Priority will be given to Singapore citizens.
Application procedure:
Submission of application form together with relevant
documentation of musical activities and achievements. Audition of
short-listed applicants to be held in June/July 2015
Closing date:
1 May 2015
Contact:
Vivien Goh
[email protected]
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GOH SOON TIOE CENTENARY AWARD
2015
Amount:
One award of $6000 (Six thousand dollars)
In case of a tie, the Award will be shared equally between
the award-winners
Eligibility:
Singapore citizen or Singapore PR born between 1990 and
2000. Priority will be given to Singapore citizens.
Selection criteria:
Applicants will submit an application form together with
referrals and evidence of musical achievements and
activities. Short-listed candidates will be auditioned and
interviewed in June/July 2015.
The award will be given to any violinist or string player
considered by the selection committee to have shown a
consistent track record of outstanding musicianship and
performance. Priority will be given to violinists
No award will be given if in the opinion of the selection
committee there is no deserving applicant
The award-winner can receive the award only ONCE.
Concurrent Awards:
The award-winner may hold other scholarships/awards
concurrently.
Distribution of Award:
The award may be used for violin tuition fees, recital
expenses, attendance at music camps and music festivals,
overseas orchestra projects, violin competitions, purchase
of sheet music, purchase of instrument or other purposes
deemed suitable by the selection committee.
Requirements:
The Award-winner will present a short recital for donors of
the Goh Soon Tioe Centenary Fund within 6 months of
winning of the Award
The Award winner will submit a report on use of funds to
CFS, six months after receiving the cheque.
Administration of Award:
The Community Foundation of Singapore in consultation
with Vivien Goh and the selection committee
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. Please attach referral letters, music certificates, evidence of participation
in musical organizations, concerts and competitions
2. Closing date for applications is 1 May 2015
3.Short-listed applicants will be auditioned in June/July 2015
4. AUDITION REPERTOIRE
Violin :
● Unaccompanied Bach:
Tempo di Borea and Double (Partita no.1 BWV 1002)
Sarabande and Gigue (Partita no.2 BWV 1004)
Loure and Gavotte en Rondeau (Partita no.3 BWV 1006)
Concerto: Slow movement from
Mendelssohn Concerto in E minor
Wieniwski Concerto no2 in D minor
Tchaikovsky Concerto in D major
Bruch Concerto no 1 in G minor
Short piece by Kriesler: Recitativo and Scherzo Caprice
Viola, cello and double bass applicants to submit repertoire (attach to this
form)consisting of a movement from an unaccompanied Bach sonata, a
complete concerto, and a short piece written in the 20 th century (specify year
of composition)
5.AWARD WINNER’S RECITAL
Within 6 months of winning the Award The award winner will be required
to give a short recital at the award ceremony attended by donors to the Fund.
6. Please send all completed forms to:
Vivien Goh, c/o Goh Soon Tioe Music Studio
391B Orchard Road #13-09, Singapore 238874
7. Contact information: Vivien Goh <[email protected]>
GOH SOON TIOE CENTENARY AWARD 2015
Application form
Attach photo
Name:
NRIC no:
Date of birth:
Address:
Email:
Mobile:
History of musical studies: (eg teachers, institutions, duration, exams results)
List of previous musical activities and awards (performances, competitions, orchestra
groups)
List of referrals: (music teachers, orchestra conductors, school teachers)
Statement on how you will use the award, if selected:
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