The Young Artist Programme nurtures 15-18 year olds who demonstrate outstanding performance or composition abilities, up until the point when they become eligible for placement to the Bachelor of Music programme.

Young Artist Programme students receive close instruction from Conservatory faculty (one hour a week), attend studio classes in their Major area (two hours a week), and engage in supporting academic study. In addition, students have opportunities to participate in Conservatory masterclasses, concerts, chamber music and orchestral sessions with agreement from their Major teacher and the relevant faculty member(s) in charge. Throughout, students are expected to continue to be enrolled in a Singapore school.