Syf 2019 Chinese Orchestra Results |verified|
Junior College (JC) ensembles faced higher tiers of structural difficulty, evaluating complex multi-movement works. Standing out within the Pre-University cohort were traditional arts heavyweights: Hwa Chong Institution (College Section) Junior college ClosedSingapore
Earning accolades for both its Junior High (JH) and Senior High (SH) sections, NJC achieved for its Chinese Orchestra. Hwa Chong Institution (College Section) Junior college ClosedSingapore
Ngee Ann Secondary School delivered a highly praised rendition of Zhao Dong Shen's work, leaning heavily on their alumni network and senior guidance to overcome intense performance stress. syf 2019 chinese orchestra results
The Silver Award was awarded to:
For the Full Orchestra category, ensembles were tested on their technical precision, section balance, and emotional maturity. Junior College (JC) ensembles faced higher tiers of
| School | Award | Piece Performed | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Distinction | "The Rising of the Crescent" | | Catholic High School (Sec) | Distinction | "Spring Festival Overture" | | Chung Cheng High (Main) | Distinction | "The Dance of the Golden Snake" | | River Valley High School | Distinction | "Jubilation" | | Nan Hua High School | Distinction | "Impression of the Old Shepherd’s Song" | | Hwa Chong Institution | Accomplishment | "The Moon is High" | | Ngee Ann Secondary | Accomplishment | "A Beautiful Sunset" | | Bedok View Secondary | Commendation | "Bersama" |
A total of 15 schools participated in the SYF 2019 Chinese Orchestra competition, which was held on July 20, 2019, at the Esplanade Theatres on the Bay. The participating schools were judged based on their performance in four categories: Technical, Musicality, Cohesion, and Overall Impression. The Silver Award was awarded to: For the
For their second item, schools chose advanced contemporary pieces to show off their structural depth. Popular choices included complex structural suites such as by Zhao Dong Sheng, which required high-velocity percussion transitions and robust solos. 🏆 Key School Achievements & Highlights
It was a Tuesday afternoon, the kind where the Singapore heat pressed against the windows of the charter bus, condensing into a thin film of sweat on the glass. Inside, sixty students from Bedok Green Secondary School sat in silence. In the aisle, instrument cases lay stacked like a fragile fortress—giant bass gehu cases, delicate erhu bows, and the heavy, throne-like case of the yangqin.
Pre-University students also delivered standout performances, with several institutions securing the highest accolade. Institution Award Received Distinction Anglo-Chinese Junior College Distinction Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) Distinction Catholic Junior College Distinction Eunoia Junior College Distinction Hwa Chong Institution Distinction Jurong Pioneer Junior College Distinction Millenia Institute Accomplishment Primary School Standouts