PERFORMING ARTS @ ANGLO-CHINESE SCHOOL (INDEPENDENT) 

 

ABOUT US The school campus of ACS (Independent) is always bustling with activity; a casual walk after                             curriculum hours around the school grounds will almost always provide glimpses into the wide array                             of interests that our students have, one of which is in the performing arts.  ACS (Independent) boasts a diverse range of Performing Arts Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) to                         suit the various needs and hone the artistic talents of our Year 1-4 Secondary and Year 5-6                                 International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme students. The CCAs include:  

1. Choir (Sec) and Vocal ACcord (IB) 2. Cultural Performing Arts Club (Sec and IB) 3. Drama Club (Sec) and Independent Stage (IB) 4. Dance Venia (Year 3-4 and IB)  5. Guitar Orchestra (Sec and IB) 6. Philharmonic Orchestra (Sec and IB) 7. Symphonic Band (Sec) and Wind Ensemble (IB) 

 All Performing Arts CCAs are actively involved in major school events including but not limited to                               Founder’s Day, Open House and Honours’ Day. They have also made their mark at a national level                                 through their participation in various public performances, community outreach events and                     competitions such as the Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation (SYF AP).    

PERFORMING ARTS NIGHT FESTIVAL  Tonight, ACS (Independent) proudly presents its third Performing Arts Night Festival. Launched in                         2015, this biennial event is held in alternation with the Festival of Art (a series of concerts by each                                     CCA across the year). Both festivals serve as platforms for our students to put up quality                               performances that provide arts exposure to the ACS community and beyond. More importantly,                         these festivals celebrate our school’s Performing Arts as an integrated community that stands                         together for the cause of ACS forever.  

   

  

 

 

SCHEDULE & VENUE DIRECTIONS  

 

  Audi 1  CPA 1   CPA 2  Audi 2 

1900-1930  Symphonic Band (Sec) 

Guitar Orchestra (IB) 

   

1930-2000  Wind  Ensemble (IB) 

Guitar Orchestra (Sec) 

Drama Club (Sec) 

 

2000-2030  Philharmonic Orchestra (IB) 

Choir (Sec)     

2030-2100  Philharmonic Orchestra (Sec) 

Vocal ACcord (IB) 

Independent Stage (IB)  

 

2100-2130       CPAC/ 

Dance Venia 

  

 

  

  

 

 

 

CHOIR (SECONDARY) &  

  VOCAL ACCORD (IB)   

ACS (Independent) Choir and Vocal ACcord have always been an                   integral part of the ACSian experience, exposing people to the beauty                     of singing. Be it choral music or contemporary pop, they will sing their                         hearts out and their aim is simple: to inspire others with their voices.                         Other than coming together to perform for school events such as                     

Founder’s Day Service and National Day Celebrations, they also have their individual                       performances and events.   

The Choir participates regularly in Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation and Festival of Arts.                           In 2018, they collaborated with the Drama Club to put together The Prince of Egypt musical. For the                                   past 3 years, the Choir had hosted choral exchange where choristers from participating schools                           learn, sing, and perform together, with friendships forged and memories treasured. The Choir also                           takes part in choral events out of school, for instance performing with the Vienna Boys Choir in                                 2018 and Singapore Symphony Orchestra in SSO-Pops in 2019.    

Vocal ACcord , on the other hand, put on a concert titled “ A C FM ” in 2018 and is currently                                     zealously preparing for a concert titled “ The Time of My Life ” in May. Outreach to the community                                 beyond the school ground with carolling singing is another key area, and Vocal ACcord members                             have been working with St. Luke’s Hospital annually to bring songs and joy to their patients during                                 the festive season.   

Be it learning from our experienced conductors or just chillaxing with friends in the CCA, the Choir                                 and Vocal ACcord will always be a great place for music, laughter, friends and family.   

Teachers  Dr Tham Hong Wan (Overall I/C) Mrs Chen Yi Fang Ms Yu See Yee Ms Yang Yi  

Title of Performances Choir Vocal ACcord  What is That I Hear? by Diana Soh The Time of My Life arr. Deke Sharon Beati Mortui by Felix Mendelssohn Another Day of Sun arr. Jacob Narverud Kruhay by Sir Benny Castillo Shut Up and Dance arr. Deke Sharon 

 

Conductors Mr Low Xu Hao (Choir) Ms Elaine Wan (Vocal ACcord) 

  

 

 

  

CULTURAL PERFORMING  ARTS CLUB  The Cultural Performing Arts Club aims to provide               excellently-crafted and meticulously fine-tuned performances that           exhibit values in Chinese, Malay and Indian arts and cultures.   

The Chinese arts and cultures are promoted through both a Festive Drum group and a Chinese                               Drama team. The former often opens major school events such as Founder’s Day, National Day and                               Honours Day celebrations, while the latter puts up their own productions annually during concerts                           such as the Festival of Arts.  ACS (Independent) has also been increasingly exposed to Malay arts and culture in recent years                             through regular performances by the Malay section of CPAC. These performances range from                         poetry recital to drama skits, and from Dikir Barat (Choral Singing) to Kompang performances at                             various events and celebrations throughout the school year. CPAC members also have the                         opportunity to be exposed to Indian arts; this is predominantly achieved through music, with                           students learning and performing on Indian drums such as the Mridangam and Doh. The various                             cultural sections at times come together for a Combined Drums team as well, and perform an                               uplifting prologue at major school events or at community celebrations upon invitation.  The Cultural Performing Arts Club aims to bring joy and cultural diversity to the school and each of                                   their performances never fail to engage and amaze the audience.    Teachers Coaches Mdm Linda Hung (Overall IC) Mr Toh Teck Wee (Festive Drum) Mdm Wang Fanghong (Chinese section) Mr Yusri Bin Mohamad (Malay Kompang) Mdm Venkatesan Alagurani (Tamil section) Mr Devaraj (Indian drums) Mr Muhammad Hafiz Bin Yusof (Malay section) Mr Li Jia & Mr Liu Qin (Chinese Drama)   Title of Performance  State of Mind Choreography by Mr Toh Teck Wee    

  

 

 

 

DANCE VENIA  Dance Venia was formed in ACS (Independent) in 2005. ‘Venia’ is a                       Latin word which means ‘In God’s Grace’. Dance Venia does not                     specialize in an individual form of dance. Instead, it cross-trains and                     exposes members and the wider school community to various genres.                   To date, they have endeavoured various forms of dance such as                     Hip-Hop, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Cha-Cha, Jive, Samba, Salsa,               

Ballet and even Water Ballet. Past accolades include public performances at Ngee Ann City, and                             winning the Open Category at Danceworks! They regularly perform at official school events such as                             the annual Lunar New Year concert and unofficially at events such as ACSemble and the annual                               Teacher’s Day concert. Their performances often garner rave reviews and tickets for their biennial                           Festival of Arts showcase sell very well. Membership in Dance Venia is open for students from Years                                 3 onwards.   Teachers Mr Aloysius C. H.L. Lim (Overall IC) Ms Diana Chng Mdm Jacqueline Liew   Title of Performance Do Right - Juniors’ Item Serendipity - SYF AP Item (with music composed by Aaron Loh, 5.15 )  Instructor/Choreographer Mr Andy Benjamin Cai 

          

  

 

 

 

DRAMA CLUB (SECONDARY) &  

  INDEPENDENT STAGE (IB)   The drama scene in ACS (Independent) is spread across two separate                     divisions.   The ACS (Independent) Drama Club allows Secondary 1-4 students                 who have an interest in theatre and drama to practise and showcase                       

their talents to the school. Members are not only trained to explore acting as a form of art, but also                                       provided with an all-round learning experience and appreciation for the theatre. Besides acting,                         club members perform a diverse range of tasks; from working on sets for performances to creation                               and design of costumes, as well as lighting and sound design. This has allowed students to specialise                                 and hone their skills in specific aspects of theatre, while having a fully rounded theatre experience.   ACS (Independent) Stage is the senior division and is made up of Year 5 and 6 students. The club                                     was formed in 2006 by a group of students who were deeply passionate about drama and wanted to                                   continue pursuing this interest in their IBDP years. The inaugural performance of ACS                         (Independent) Stage in 2007, featuring Peter Shaffer’s Black Comedy, was a great success and                           proved to be just the first of many outstanding productions – the most recent being the club’s                                 revival of Black Comedy in a completely new version in July 2018. ACS (Independent) Stage also                               makes a habit of putting on more informal free performances every year, known generically as                             Assortments , often in collaboration with the Drama Club.   Both groups have always been and will continue to be a source of entertainment for the ACS                                 (Independent) student body, adding colour and flavour to the school life of each individual through                             the artistic talent of all their enthusiastic members.  Drama Club (Independent) Stage   Teachers Teachers Mrs Andriany Tee (Overall IC) Mr Brian Connor (Overall IC) Mrs Beatrice Leong Dr Angela Chew   Ms Jamilah Lajam Title of Performance  To the Carnival Title of Performance 

The Birthday of the Infanta Coach Ms Adelynn Tan  

  

 

 

 

GUITAR ORCHESTRA  The ACS (Independent) Guitar Orchestra is one of the very best                     full-fledged Niibori orchestras in Singapore. It comprises the Alto                 Cembalo, Alto, Prime, Prime Cembalo, Bass, Contrabass and               Guitarron.  Over the past years, our 100-member strong orchestra has performed                   

a wide repertoire of pieces ranging from major classical works to jazz and contemporary music. We                               also participate in a variety of events both on and off campus, making our appearances in various                                 important activities and events such as the Singapore Festival of Arts, our school’s Festival of Arts                               and Honours Day to name a few. Apart from receiving accolades at the Singapore Festival of Arts                                 and the Victoria College Music Examination, the orchestra also actively participates in                       performances for schools such as the Association for Persons with Special Needs to create musical                             memories and generate an appreciation for musical. Our recent school exchange with our sister                           school, Paya Lebar Methodist Girls School on 14 March 2019 saw the orchestra perform an                             extensive array of pieces to enrich hone the experience of our ensemble members.  Under the guidance and supervision of esteemed guitar instructors and teachers, the orchestra has                           been able to rise to a new level in terms of profile, level of excellence, musicality and discipline.  Teachers Title of Pieces Mr Benjamin Yeo (Overall IC) Secondary Orchestra Ms Sherilyn Khng (2IC) Concerto for Mandolin in C major, RV 425 Mrs Angeline Wong  by Antonio Vivaldi, arr. Balraj Gopal Mdm Han Jee Boey Danza Espa ñola No.1 (La Vida Breve) Ms Grace Wong by Manuel de Falla, arr. Kazuyuki Terada 

 Conductors & Tutors IB Orchestra Mr Balraj Gopal Concerto for 2 Violins in A minor, RV 522 Op.3 No.8 Mr Zulkiflee by Antonio Vivaldi, arr. Hiroki Niibori Mr Alvin Choong Beethoven’s Mambo by Balraj Gopal 

Curiosity by Marcus Yang  

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA  Founded in 1926, the Philharmonic Orchestra has a rich and illustrious                     history and has distinguished itself as one of the leading school                     orchestras in the nation.   The orchestra’s calendar year is always filled with a diverse range of                       meaningful events; members have plenty of opportunities to explore                 

different repertoire and the orchestra puts up performances of consistently high standards at                         school events and celebrations, the biennial SYF (AP), as well as outreach events to engage the                               wider-community. There are also exchange programmes with other school orchestras and even with                         the Orchestra of Music Makers (OMM) and their esteemed Music Director Prof. Chan Tze Law.   Apart from preparing for performances and competitions, the orchestra also prides itself in being a                             group that has plenty of fun and fellowship through all sorts of activities. Be it friendly inter-section                                 or chamber competitions, sports and games, catching a concert or going for a movie together, the                               orchestra is one that brings like-minded students together, allows them to forge friendships that                           last a lifetime, and provides a strong sense of belonging and community. Many of our alumni return                                 not only to support the orchestra at concerts or participate in camp activities, but also willingly                               contribute and give back to the orchestra with their individual skill sets.   The orchestra hopes to continue sharing great music with the school community and beyond, and                             bring glory to God and the school in all that they do.   Teachers Title of Pieces Ms Denise Tan (Overall IC) Secondary Orchestra Mrs Serilyn Goh Serenade for Strings in G minor Op.242 vi. Finale  Mdm Athena Hsieh  by Carl Reinecke Ms Patricia Xu Simple Symphony iv. Frolicsome Finale 

by Benjamin Britten  Conductors & Tutors   Mr Yang Zheng Yi  IB Orchestra (Sec. Conductor, Double Bass Tutor) Serenade for Strings in C major Op.48 ii. Waltz Mr Edward Tan  by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky  (IB Conductor, Violin Tutor) Serenade for Strings in G minor Op.242 iii. Scherzo Dr Yeo Jan Wea (Viola Tutor) by Carl Reinecke  Ms Zhao Yu Er (Cello Tutor)  

  

  

 

 

 

SYMPHONIC BAND (SECONDARY) &  

  WIND ENSEMBLE (IB) 

 The ACS (Independent) Symphonic Band is an award-winning band                 with a long, illustrious history in the school. Over the years, the has                         obtained numerous stellar accolades both locally at the Singapore                 Youth Festival as well as international platforms, such as the Australian                     

International Music Festival. The band stages several concerts a year. These range from the school’s                             Festival of Arts performance, Performing Arts Night Festival, Band Night, the annual Thanksgiving                         Concert, as well as performances at community events and at the Istana Open House during the                               Hari Raya Puasa celebrations in June 2018.   The Wind Ensemble is a musical band consisting of Year 5 and 6 students of the school with the                                     shared goal of promoting excellence through a collective aspiration for good music. Beyond music ,                           the Wind Ensemble also aspire s to build strong character and bonds , nurture talent and develop                             leadership . The Wind Ensemble gives back to the community regularly by volunteering their talent                           and skills at c ommunity o utreach events such as the True Colours Festival in 2018.   Over the years, many illustrious alumni have been part of the ACS Band family. These include                               composer Dr. Kelly Tang, as well as conductors Yim Chee Weng, Darrell Ang and Seow Yibin.  Teachers Mr Liu Guoyi (Overall IC) Mdm Noh Hee Jung (Junior Band)  Mdm Cheng Siau Yian (2IC; Junior Band IC) Mdm Sarah Huang (Main Band) Mrs Annie Tan (Main Band IC) Mdm Lieu Xiaohui (Main Band) Ms Lee Suling (Wind Ensemble IC) Mrs Cheryl Loh (Wind Ensemble)  

 Title of Pieces  Symphonic Band Wind Ensemble  Chinghis Khan -The Land of a Great Promise  Polovtsian Dances by Eji Suzuki Kurokawa  by Alexander Borodin, arr. Keiichi    Coaches  Mr Francis Tan (Band Director) Ms Sharon Tan (Assistant Band Director)   

 

 

  

 

 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS  We would like to thank the following for their contributions, help, and support: 

 

● The Boards of Governors and Management 

● Senior Administration 

● Parents Support Group 

● Estate Office 

● Administrative and Support Staff 

● Student Council, Prefectorial Board, and House Leaders 

● Staff ushers 

● Media Resource Department 

● Media Productions AC (MPAC) 

● Photographic Society 

● Dr Tham Hong Wan and Ezekiel Canaan Yi Jie Teo (Year 6 Class of 2018) for poster design 

● Staff and students of the Performing Arts CCAs involved 

● God, for without whom none of this would have been possible. 

 

 

TO GOD BE THE GLORY, THE BEST IS YET TO BE