“ The Italian Experience”
“ LA DANSE FINALE”
“ Where is the Love?”
Choir Trip to Italy
“ The Italian Experience”
In late March and early April, our school’ s Choir travelled to Italy to take part in the“ Concorso Corale Internazionale Riva del Garda 2010”, organised by Musica Mundi. It turned out to be an excellent learning journey for all involved. Our Choir members learnt to appreciate choral music as an art form, and saw how it was still very much part of the cultural landscape of Europe. They also learnt how to strive for the best despite very difficult circumstances, in this case, world-class competitors. Our Choir did well – attaining a Gold diploma despite the higher choral standards. Among the places visited were Milan, Venice and Riva del Garda.
concert band
“ LA DANSE FINALE”
This year, our Concert Band held its annual concert, entitled“ La Danse Finale” on 23 January 2010. Besides raising funds for the school’ s new Indoor Sports Hall, the performance also presented another opportunity for our band members to showcase their musical talents. It was an evening filled with anticipation, music and laughter. Gracing the occasion were Dr Zoe Boon, our Principal and Mr Tai Seng Chong, our Vice-Principal. In the enchanted audience were our three teacher-supervisors, Mrs Lam Siok Hiang, Mrs Rosemary Neo and Mr Ong Eng Kiat, members of the teaching staff and their families, parents, students and even music lovers from other schools.
The concert started off with a delightful march,“ March Blue Sky”, followed by more melodious and light-hearted pieces such as“ I Could Have Danced All Night” and“ Enka Medley II”. The featured piece of the concert,“ Danse Diabolique” composed by Joseph Hellmesberger, was definitely an eye-opener, ably conducted by Mrs Chua. Members of the Alumni performed famous title tunes from“ The Prince of Egypt and“ Beauty and The Beast”. As far as the audience was concerned, it was a night well spent. In all, a total amount of $ 6,616 was raised.
english drama club
“ Where is the Love?”
On 19 April 2010, the English Drama Club had two sold-out performances for their friends and the public, in a bid to showcase their talent and passion for acting and performing, as well as to raise money for the school. Under the strong leadership of the EDC ' s President, Edna Sim and Vice-President, Hee Yuquan, the Tower Hall was transformed into a ' garden setting ' fit for the evening ' s main performance titled ' Where is the Love?'. The 3-piece play, including ' Mega Mag ' which won the Gold Award at the Singapore Youth Festival 2009, also featured up-andcoming stars of EDC, and judging by the standing ovation the performers received for both shows, it was certain that the members ' hard work and hours of rehearsals and preparation had paid off tremendously.
The EDC is especially thankful to the school body, particularly Dr Boon and Mr Tai, who attended the matinée and the evening show respectively. It was definitely a night to be remembered and the camaraderie shown by all members as well as supporters clearly answered the question of the night- that ' LOVE ' was indeed in the air.
The EDC looks forward to our next public performance and hopes to give a better show for one and all.
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