Music Elective Programme
Discover how the Music Elective Programme (MEP) deepens students' musical skills across genres. Apply upon receiving your Secondary 1 posting results.
The Music Elective Programme (MEP)
The Music Elective Programme (MEP) is a four-year programme which provides opportunities for musically-inclined students to pursue a deeper study and practice in Music. Through the programme, students will have the opportunity to learn more about a range of music across genres and cultures, including Asian, Classical, Jazz and Popular Music.
Students selected for the programme will be equipped with skills for music analysis, aural perception, composition and performance. They will share rich classroom experiences aimed at nurturing a deeper appreciation of music with like-minded peers, and be offered exciting opportunities such as interaction with composers, master classes and workshops, in order to deepen their learning.
The programme prepares students for the Secondary Education Certificate (SEC) Higher Music Examination, which can be considered in place of a Humanities subject for Junior College admission.
Hear our online contributions over the past few years at national platforms:
Four Soundscapes in Response to a Global Pandemic for the 2020 EMP and MEP Online Showcase. Click this link (opens in new tab).
Two original piano works for the celebration of 40 Years of the Music Elective Programme (MEP) 2022. Click here (opens in new tab) and here (opens in new tab).
Programme Highlights
Masterclasses - Learn from music practitioners who will share their experience and give students an insight into the music industry both locally and globally.
Workshops - Enjoy hand-on experiences and immersion in authentic performance settings to deepen your appreciation for various musical cultures. Workshops conducted over the years include playing Jazz Music, Gamelan and working in a recording studio.
Performances and Projects - Plan and put together performances to showcase their music knowledge and skills at school platforms. Click here (opens in new tab)to listen to two songs composed and sung by our MEP students.
Concerts - Attend concerts and performances to broaden your understanding and appreciation of Music.
National Enhanced Music Programme (EMP) and MEP Camp - Secondary Three students collaborate on musical projects with peers from other MEP and EMP schools and build lifelong friendships.
National EMP/MEP Concert - Selected students represent the school at the biennial National EMP/MEP Concert organized by the MOE Arts Education Branch.
Admission Criteria
Upon admission into the school, interested students are required to apply for the MEP and through a Selection Exercise.
Application for S1 MEP will be open on the day of the release of the S1 Posting Results. Click on this link (opens in new tab) to submit your application. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before Christmas Eve (24 Dec) to facilitate S1 Orientation groupings.
The Selection Exercise for the new Sec 1 intake will be conducted in January during the MEP trial period (approximately three weeks). During this trial period, students will attend MEP lessons and engage in live music activities which include listening and aural tests, and an audition (video submission).
Additional Resources
For more information and resources on the MEP, please visit the following websites: