Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Recounting our Accomplishments
In 2006, we have done the following:Competitions & Examinations
ABRSM Choral Singing Exam (Initial)
Grade: Distinction
Performances
Secondary One Orientation
Chinese New Year
Speech Day
Choral Exchanges
... with Bishan Park Sec Sch Choir
... with Orchid Park Sec Sch Choir
Workshops & Concerts (Attended)
Pre-exam Workshop by Mr Greg. Chen and Mr Reuben Lai
The Singers Concert for Sec Sch Choirs
Recreation
Photo-hunt in Punggol Park
Kite-flying and Bowling Day
Amazing Race (School to the Merlion)
Sec.4 Farewell at East Coast Park
And I may have left out stuff I've forgotten about... let me know if I have!
There's much to look forward to for 2007, and we can only go further than where we are now, which should be something everyone can look forward to. 2006 has been a year where the Voices in the Garden has found its feet, and while the choir may have been in existence for 3 years, it is only in 2006 that people are finally beginning to realize who the choir is, and that there is much potential in the budding talents we have in our midst. This post ends off a wonderful year of The Voices in the Garden. Choir will be renewed and revamped come late October, and it will all be very exciting and challenging. See you after the exams! :)
Our Voices Raise As One
One Heart One Choir
Friday, September 22, 2006
Remember Pachebel's Noel?
For a little bit of pre-exam stress relief, see if you can remember this tune... now played with an electric guitar! Its pretty cool! :)Our Voices Raise As One
One Heart One Choir
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
THANKS
Thanks for your support in Consonance's concert, it wouldn't have been a success without you. Hope you've enjoyed yourselves and learnt something from the concert =)
Cheers,
Corcovado20
Our Voices Raise As One
One Heart One Choir
Monday, September 18, 2006
Dry Bones by Consonance
A rather low-res video of my favourite song from the concert - Dry Bones. Have always liked black gospel style choral arrangements so this is right up my alley.
Our Voices Raise As One
One Heart One Choir
Sunday, September 17, 2006
The end is nigh
Dear Voices in the Garden,
This is an official announcement from the head gardener, informing all voices in the garden that the garden gates will be shut temporarily until the last week of October. Gardens need rest, to flower, and for bees to come and pollinate the flowers so that new flowers and plants will grow by the time the garden is open again.
This has been a good year for the garden. We've received an award for being an "A" grade garden by expert gardeners from England. We've also had many interesting things organized in the garden - amazing races, beach parties, kite-flying... wow! Its been one very productive year, and I think all the flowers, trees and plants have contributed to the beauty of our garden, and made a difference even in the smallest ways. Of course, there has been a lot of weeding, and we are better off without the weeds because we now have a fine garden.
(I think someone will have to explain to Muzi what this is about...)
This is an official announcement from the head gardener, informing all voices in the garden that the garden gates will be shut temporarily until the last week of October. Gardens need rest, to flower, and for bees to come and pollinate the flowers so that new flowers and plants will grow by the time the garden is open again.
This has been a good year for the garden. We've received an award for being an "A" grade garden by expert gardeners from England. We've also had many interesting things organized in the garden - amazing races, beach parties, kite-flying... wow! Its been one very productive year, and I think all the flowers, trees and plants have contributed to the beauty of our garden, and made a difference even in the smallest ways. Of course, there has been a lot of weeding, and we are better off without the weeds because we now have a fine garden.
(I think someone will have to explain to Muzi what this is about...)
Our Voices Raise As One
One Heart One Choir
Monday, September 11, 2006
Consonance Choir Practice
A sneak peek at what goes on behind the scenes...Our Voices Raise As One
One Heart One Choir
Sunday, September 10, 2006
THE SINGERS CONCERT
This is a notice to those who are coming along for this afternoon's THE SINGER'S CONCERT at the SINGAPORE CONFERENCE HALL. Please be at Tanjong Pagar MRT Station (Station Control - where you tap your EZLink Card) at 4.00pm sharp. Its a short walk to the SCH from the train station, but I am not walking back to retrieve latecomers.The thing will end by about 6.00pm and you'll need to make your own way home. Please pass this message on to the rest of those who are going because I'm not going to be contactable for the 1st part of the day. You're also advised to dress smart casual - meaning no bermudas and slippers, but pants and skirts etc are fine. Other people from other schools will be there, please create a good image for our choir.
Otherwise wait we all say got A for exam, then nobody believe!
Our Voices Raise As One
One Heart One Choir
Friday, September 08, 2006
NINTENDO A CAPELLA!!its real interesting!!!watch it!
Our Voices Raise As One
One Heart One Choir
Thursday, September 07, 2006
Examiner's Report
Dear choir, congratulations on your disctintion! Just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to those who have been faithfully turning up for rehearsals and slogging for the choir. You deserved this. -HUGS.I've decided to type out the examiner's report here for all of you members, past-present-future, active & non-active members, to see and learn from.
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ASSOCIATED BOARD OF THE ROYAL SCHOOLS OF MUSIC
CHORAL SINGING
Choir name The Voices In The Garden (SGS CHOIR)
Presented by Benedict Goh Chia Yung
VOCAL EXERCISES
This was a carefully organised warm-up. Pitch needs to be more critically controlled - it is very important to ensure that the singers start and finish really securely in tune with each other and the pitch as given from the piano. The choir responded in a disciplined manner, and the basic tone quality shows promise throughout the range. Tone colours are not always uninimous or varied enough. Clarity of diction was usefully explored in different registers.
PROGRAMMES
Ching-a-ring Chaw (Copland)
This was an enjoyable and well enunciated performance with reasonably effective dynamics. The final section needs greater unanimity of pitch. Ends of phrases need to be more disciplined and carefully defined.
Benedictus (Lewis)
This was very attractively done, with careful chording and very good balance between the voices - particularly the blend of sopranos and altos. Overall it was carefully shpaed and expresssively done. Breathing needs a little more care at the end.
Gao Shan Qing (Gooi Tah Choe)
Very good. This was a very well controlled and highly effective performance, with disciplined ensemble, generally good pitch and good balance of voices.
This was a really promising performance today. Platform discipline needs a little more care - especially going on and off the stage.
GRADE
A
A: an outstanding performance with little reservation
B: a very good performance with some reservation
C: a competent performance with significant reservation
F: failure to reach the standard required to pass
A=Distinction, B=Merit, C=Pass, F=Fail, ABS=Absent
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Just one last thing before I sign off, GOOD JARB!!
