Chinese Orchestra

Teachers-in-charge

Mr Alvin Ng (OIC) : ng_eng_seng_alvin@moe.edu.sg Ms Woo Ying Teng (OIC) : woo_ying_teng@moe.edu.sg

Mdm Zhai Yuan : zhai_yuan@moe.edu.sg

Mr Vincent Zheng : zheng_xiaodong@moe.edu.sg

Ms Lee Suk Fun : lee_suk_fun@moe.edu.sg

Ms Tan Jing Yi Cassandra : tan_jingyi@moe.edu.sg

Associate Member

Mdm Saadah : saadah_abdul_samad@moe.edu.sg Ms Joanna Tan : tan_phaedra_joanna@moe.edu.sg

Training Schedule

Thursdays – 2pm to 5pm for sectional practices

(3pm-5pm for pupils with supplementary and remedial classes)

(3.30pm – 5pm for pupils with HCL )

*Mondays – 2pm to 5pm for combined practice

(4-5pm for pupils with remedial )

*Monday trainings will only be carried out when we are preparing for performances.

Fridays – 8.30am-10.30am ( with a recess break in between )

Announcement

Chinese Orchestra Term 2 schedule

Introduction

Poi Ching School Chinese Orchestra (PCSCO) is a platform for students who have passion and interest in Chinese instruments to showcase their talents.

PCSCO will continue to cultivate the love for Chinese instruments in our members and allow our students to gain experiences and exposure by encouraging participation in performances within and outside school. Modesty, integrity, loyalty and excellence are the core values for all to practise during CCA and in their daily lives. These are encouraged in the group and passed on from the student leaders to the members.

2018 is an exciting year for us. Before the Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation (SYF AP), we brought our pupils out to watch Concert-in-Progress by the Singapore Chinese Orchestra and our students get to interact with the esteemed conductor, Mr Quek Ling Kiong. They get to know more about Chinese Orchestra and this motivated the students to pursue for excellence in perfecting their skills. We took part in the SYF AP in April and we obtained Certificate of Distinction. After the SA1, we had a public performance at the Golden Mile Theatre and it was a great success.

Poi Ching School Chinese Orchestra has been growing and improving over time. We hope to have continued support from everyone and let our members have a great time in training and perfecting their art.

Accolades

2018 – Singapore Youth Festival ( Certificate of Distinction = Gold )

2016 – Singapore Youth Festival ( Certificate of Achievement = Gold )

2014 – Singapore Youth Festival ( Certificate of Accomplishment = Silver )

2012- Singapore Youth Festival ( Bronze )

2010 – Singapore Youth Festival ( Silver )

Photographs

2020

Chinese New Year Performance at Tampines Central Park on 1^st February 2020

PCS Chinese Orchestra overcame all challenges and performed our lively CNY songs at Tampines Central Park to bring cheer to the residents of Tampines amidst the initial COVID-19 outbreak situation. We were also very honoured to meet and interact with DPM Mr Heng Swee Keat.

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2019

Chinese New Year Performance at People’s Park on 27^th January 2019

PCS Chinese Orchestra put up a joint performance with PCS Chinese Opera, Chinese Dance and Wushu at People’s Park Complex on 27th January 2019 to spread the CNY cheer to the public. The acoustic was splendid and we were delighted to represent the school for this public performance.

Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKFQMjfNmec

Prize Giving Ceremony 2019 on 15^th March 2019

Joining in the jovial celebration of our schoolmates’ holistic achievements, PCS Chinese Orchestra started the Annual Prize Giving Ceremony with a bang with the majestic tune of 男儿当自强, followed by the well-known song 早安老师 to congratulate our fellow schoolmates and thank our teachers and school staff for their hard work in nurturing the students.

SYF 2019 Celebrations in the City on 7^th July 2019

We were very honoured to be invited to perform at the Esplanade Concourse and be part of the SYF 2019 Celebrations in the City together with many young musicians and talents from other schools. Every performance opportunity is a valuable learning experience and precious memory to us. We seek to improve the quality of our music with every performance and spread the love and appreciation for Chinese music.