Chinese Orchestra
Chinese Orchestra
Inaugurated in 1992, St. Nicholas Chinese Orchestra (SNCO) started off with a few individuals interested in certain instruments. Initially, there were only dizi and pipa classes.
Gradually, interest spread and a few enthusiastic girls sent a proposal to the principal Mrs Hwang-Lee Poh See to start a Chinese Orchestra as a Co-Curricular Activity, backing their plan up with the reason that St Nicholas was a Chinese school. From the small handful of students, our orchestra has expanded to its current 70 odd members.
Some of the orchestra’s key objectives are to promote the awareness and appreciation of Chinese music, as well as to exchange ideas and experiences among musically-oriented institutions and individuals. We also felt that there was a need to take an active interest in the civic, cultural, and general welfare of the Chinese and wider community.
Under the guidance of our conductor, instructors, and teachers, the orchestra has been steadily improving. SNCO is also continually working to develop the group’s repertoire and technical capabilities, to foster new audiences, as well as recruit and train new members.
CCA Information
Training / Meeting Venue | Music Room (Monday) Various Classrooms (Friday) |
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Training Day / Time | Monday: 3.45 pm - 6.30 pm Friday: 4.00 pm - 6.30 pm |
Instructors | Mr Chin Yen Choong (Conductor) Mr Tony Ang Ting Leong Mr Chua Yew Kok Mr Danny Ng Ms Cheng Tzu Ting Ms Guo Xiaojin Mr Jacky Ng Mr Tan Sheng Rong |
Teachers-in-charge
Ms Lim Hwee Chin Mdm Goh Siew Ngoh Mr David Chang |
Student Executive Committee (2022-2023)
Name | Class | Position |
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Ho Enhui, Megan | Sec 4P | President |
Yap Xiaoci | Sec 4G | Vice President |
Heng Hui Xuan | Sec 4L | Secretary |
Tanya Toh Yan Xuan | Sec 4H | Student Conductor |
Lee En Qi | Sec 4D | Quarter Mistress |
Charlotte Lim Le Xuan | Sec 4D | Scores Director |
Denise Kua Yee Sim | Sec 4U | Welfare Head |
Tiong Siong Ying Kaylen | Sec 4P | Laxian Sectional Leader |
Geraldine Ong Xin Hui | Sec 4L | Tanbo Sectional Leader |
Claire Leong Hoi Ting | Sec 4P | Cello-Bass Sectional Leader |
Lee En Qi | Sec 4D | Chuiguan Sectional Leader (Dizi) |
Soh Kim Hwee Gerlene | Sec 4D | Chuiguan Sectional Leader (Suona/Sheng) |
Giselle Yap Keat Mien | Sec 4W | Daji Sectional Leader |
CCA Highlights
2022 Jubilate Online Concert |
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2021 Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation Chinese Orchestra participated in the biennale SYF Arts Presentation (Mixed Ensemble Category) and is proud to have achieved the Certificate of Distinction |
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2019 Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation Chinese Orchestra participated in the biennale SYF Arts Presentation (Full Orchestra Category) and is proud to have achieved the Certificate of Distinction |
CCA Achievements
Competition | Level | Achievement |
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2023 Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation |
Full Orchestra, Secondary School | Certificate of Distinction |
2021 Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation |
Chinese Orchestra (Mixed Ensemble) | Certificate of Distinction |