SYF Chinese Orchestra Presentation
10th July was the Chinese Orchestra Presentation. As usual, tickets were hard to get. This year, things are a little different because a number of our students were nominated to perform at the presentation, which was quite an honour and pleasant surprise. Despite our best efforts, I could only get a handful of tickets. Nonetheless, we went to support our members and take a look at the performance of renowned orchestras.
Present at the concert were of course, the winners of the Gold (Honours) Award for SYF, namely
1) Dunman High School - "Ode to the Tangerine Tree" 《橘颂》－屈原赋之一
2) Hwa Chong Institution - "Return of Spring" 《大地回春》
3) Pasir Ris Secondary - "A Va Mountain" 《阿佤山》
4) Temasek Junior College - "A Glimpse of Taklamakan, Op.38 Second Movement - Mirage" 《塔克拉玛干掠影》（作品38号）第二乐章－漠楼
5) Nanyang Girls' High School - "Jasmine Flower"《茉莉花》
The highlight of this year's concert is actually a combined Secondary Schools Orchestra and a combined Junior Colleges Orchestra comprising of the best selected members from the participating schools.
6) Combined Secondary School - "Spring by the Yi River"《春到沂河》
- "Winds Cresenti"《渐快的凉风》
7) Secondary School & JC Ensemble (Percussion & Woodwind) - "The General's Command"《将军令》
8) Combined JC - "The Great Verdigris Bell"《绣绿的洪钟》
Although the pieces performed were difficult, they didn't leave a lasting impression on me then. The pieces chosen by the various schools were not hot favourites for most concerts, and were pretty lengthy. There is no doubt the schools which chose to perform the songs were high in standards, but if we are to reach out to the masses, I feel that difficult pieces which had interesting styles of performance or highlight some performing techniques of certain instruments might have been more well-received. Some of the pieces were indeed majestic and full of grandeur, but I guess they're simply not my cup of tea.
Whatever the quality of experience, I do hope that our members have broaden their horizons and were inspired to do even better, not only in performing in an orchestra, but also to be aware that there are many out there striving for excellence, and they should do their best and feel proud of their efforts.
Present at the concert were of course, the winners of the Gold (Honours) Award for SYF, namely
1) Dunman High School - "Ode to the Tangerine Tree" 《橘颂》－屈原赋之一
2) Hwa Chong Institution - "Return of Spring" 《大地回春》
3) Pasir Ris Secondary - "A Va Mountain" 《阿佤山》
4) Temasek Junior College - "A Glimpse of Taklamakan, Op.38 Second Movement - Mirage" 《塔克拉玛干掠影》（作品38号）第二乐章－漠楼
5) Nanyang Girls' High School - "Jasmine Flower"《茉莉花》
The highlight of this year's concert is actually a combined Secondary Schools Orchestra and a combined Junior Colleges Orchestra comprising of the best selected members from the participating schools.
6) Combined Secondary School - "Spring by the Yi River"《春到沂河》
- "Winds Cresenti"《渐快的凉风》
7) Secondary School & JC Ensemble (Percussion & Woodwind) - "The General's Command"《将军令》
8) Combined JC - "The Great Verdigris Bell"《绣绿的洪钟》
Although the pieces performed were difficult, they didn't leave a lasting impression on me then. The pieces chosen by the various schools were not hot favourites for most concerts, and were pretty lengthy. There is no doubt the schools which chose to perform the songs were high in standards, but if we are to reach out to the masses, I feel that difficult pieces which had interesting styles of performance or highlight some performing techniques of certain instruments might have been more well-received. Some of the pieces were indeed majestic and full of grandeur, but I guess they're simply not my cup of tea.
Whatever the quality of experience, I do hope that our members have broaden their horizons and were inspired to do even better, not only in performing in an orchestra, but also to be aware that there are many out there striving for excellence, and they should do their best and feel proud of their efforts.
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