SINGAPORE

INTERNATIONAL
CHORAL
FESTIVAL
16 - 19 July
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PARTICIPATING CHOIRS
FESTIVAL DIRECTOR’S
4 MESSAGE 19 Raffles Girls’ Primary School Choir
A-Singers
20 Benzar 2 Choir
BSM Senior Chorus
21 Bukit Panjang Primary School Choir
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S
5 MESSAGE
CAC Hangzhou Children’s Choir
22 Cantabile Chorale
Cantemus Chorale
23 CBSUA Chorale
CCPS Choir
SOURCEWERKZ & 24 Centro Escolar University Singers Manila
6 RAVE GROUP INT'L
PROFILE
CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace Chorale
25 Concord Primary School Choir
Consonanz Children Choir
26 Zhuhai Enjoy Primary School Children's Choir
Country Garden Experimental School Choir

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27 CTP Voices
Dames of Harmonia
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE 28 Dux Stella Voce
Eben Haezar Christian Senior High School Choir
29 Elysian Voices
Eunoia Junior College Choir

10 FESTIVAL DIRECTOR'S
PROFILE
30 Frontier Primary School Choir
Gita Dian Nuswa Choir
31 Henry Park Primary School Choir
Hildan Chorale
32 ITS Student Choir
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR'S
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Jurong West Primary School Choir
33 Kosayu Choir
PROFILE Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School Choir
34 Linhai Philharmonic Youth Choir
Marymount Convent School Choir
35 Mun Choong Choir
ADJUDICATORS'
12-17
Nan Chiau Primary School Choir
36 Naval Base Primary School Choir
PROFILE NJC Junior High Choir
37 NUS High School Choir
Paduan Suara Anak Batam
38 Pei Chun Chorale

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Penabur Children Choir
39 Pqwasan na Taoshan
PSM “Bunga Almamater" Universitas Islam Malang
40 Riverside Choir
RVPS Choir
41 Sekolah Global Indo-Asia Children’s Choir
SICF 2023 REPERTOIRE
49-52 COMPILATION
SEMANJA Chorale
42 Shanghai TMC Chamber Choir
Smada Youth Singers
43 Smepsa Choir Semarang
Sonore Chamber Choir
44 St Anthony’s Canossian Primary School
54 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Taizhou Aiyue Children’s Choir
45 The Joyful Voices
Thursina Choir
46 Unity of Voices
University Choir, Cultural Association,
The University of Hong Kong
47 Voice of Suzhou Children’s Choir
Vox Camerata Chamber Singers
48 West Grove Choir
Woodlands Primary School Choir

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 "Music is a
beautiful Festival
creation of the
heavens. It is
Director’s
message
about
community, you Dear Conductors, Teachers and Choristers,
I am thrilled and honored to extend my warmest greetings to all of
and me. It is you as we embark on a journey of togetherness at the return of the

love, neither Singapore International Choral Festival. After what has been an
unprecedented and challenging time for the world, it fills my heart

selfish nor with immense joy to gather here today, united by our shared love for
music and the power it holds to bring us closer.
self-centered. As we come together after the long pause caused by the COVID-19
pandemic, we are reminded of the strength and resilience of the
Music brings human spirit. The 60 choirs that are participating in this year’s SICF
are a testament to the indomitable spirit of our choral community,
reconciliation who have eagerly awaited this moment to reconnect, inspire, and be
inspired.
and healing, Education lies at the very heart of this festival, and it is through
peace and joy." learning and sharing that we grow as individuals and as a community.
In the spirit of warmth and love, let us create an atmosphere of
genuine connection and understanding. Each voice, each note, and
each harmony that resonates within these walls is a testament to the
power of unity.

As the festival director, it is my utmost desire to create an

environment that radiates warmth, love, and inspiration. I encourage
each one of you to immerse yourselves fully in this experience,
to forge new friendships, and to embrace the
transformative power of music. Let us celebrate
diversity, cherishing the varied cultures, traditions, and
styles that we encounter during this musical
celebration.

Thank you for being a part of this momentous

occasion. I wish you all a joyous and unforgettable
Singapore International Choral Festival!

LIM AI HOOI
Festival Director
Singapore International
Choral Festival

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Artistic
Director’s
message
JENNIFER THAM
Artistic Director
Singapore International
Choral Festival

Welcome to the 7th Singapore

International Choral Festival! "Choirs come
Once upon a time—not too long ago—choirs came from here into full bloom in
and there, near and rather far, to blossom in our Garden City,
Singapore. They arrived with bouquets of song, each curated
the Garden City
with care by their conductors; carrying with them dreams of that is
Gold.
Singapore.
This year feels different. This year we feel More—thankfulness
for the air we breathe, the sun on our (whole) face, gratitude
Showered with
for one another—joy in singing together, faith in the strength of loving care by
We. We, as conductors and jury members, salute you.
their conductors,
Welcome to the 2023 edition of the Singapore International
Choral Festival.
each one comes
with a song or
Here, our festival is your land of More. We wish you the triple
happiness of singing-learning-growing together in our bundle two (or five) in
of concerts, competitive performances and workshops. Thank
you for bringing us More—hope, love, joy.
their heart and a
dance in their
step."

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 Organiser’s profile

Driven by a common passion in music and a heart for the Rave Group Int’l Pte Ltd, an events and destination
community around us, SourceWerkz was set up under company, incorporated in 2004 with excellent support
the direction of Ms Lim Ai Hooi together with choral from its industry partners, to tailor each fully-integrated
director Mr Yong Chee Foon and two other choral programme specifically to our client’s objectives and
enthusiasts in 2011 with the aim of providing quality desire results.
music and choral education.
We “LIVE TO INSPIRE” represents our commitment in
In association with Rave Group PL, we launched our first providing services and experiences based on inspirations
event, the Winter Choral Festival in Hong Kong that enrich life journeys - enhancing academic
Disneyland that features a festival helmed by an knowledge advancement.
international panel of judges. More importantly, the
festival provided numerous learning and performance We aim to inspire our clients and to broaden their
opportunities for participants via choral workshops with horizons. Through relevance, collaboration, innovation
our judges and the Disney Performing Arts programme. and development, we Live to Inspire. It is by this
commitment combined with tremendous passion that
Since 2012, we have collaborated with Dr. Paulo we promise you a unique experience in a lifetime.
Lourenço to organise the annual Festival Coros de Verão
with the support of EGEAC – a Lisbon municipality Since 2009, Rave Group Int’l produced the Winter Band
enterprise whose vision is to enhance and stimulate the Festival™, Winter Choral Festival™, Asia Youth Dance™ and
arts and culture of the city of Lisbon. The festival is part of the Winter Chinese Orchestra Festival™ which has bring
the annual Festas de Lisboa festivities, which attracts together more than 8,000 youth performers through the
tourists from around the world, providing the perfect years.
platform for our participating choirs to reach out to an
international audience. Since 2008, as the event secretariat appointed by the
Wind Bands Association of Singapore, we successfully
Always looking for opportunities to spread the message managed three Singapore International Band Festivals
of love, peace and unity through choral music, we have that attracted more than 70 participating ensembles in
conceptualised and are the co-organisers of the 2012 from Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand and
Singapore International Choral Festival (SICF) and is China. In the same year, we are appointed by the Band
supported by the National Arts Council of Singapore. Directors’ Association (Singapore) as their event
With over 300 choirs and 12,000 participants since the secretariat for the 17th Conference of the Asia Pacific
inaugural edition, we are truly humbled by the response Band Directors’ Association participated by more than
and support of the choirs and conductors and we look 2,000 musicians from the Asia Pacific region attending
forward to continually serving the choral community workshops, meetings and performances throughout the
through our events. week.

Most recently, in a cross regional collaboration with the

Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival, Bali
International Choir Festival and the Malaysian Choral
Eisteddfod, we have conceptualised the Asia Choral
Grand Prix where the Grand Prix Winners of the four
festivals will compete for the Asia Choral Grand Prix
Champion.

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 Festival schedule
Category A1
16 July, Sunday - Equal Voices 12 years and below
1300h 1406h Frontier Primary School Choir
Participating Choirs Registration Intermission
Victoria Concert Hall Front-of-House 1424h Naval Base Primary School Choir
(2nd Floor) 1433h Bukit Panjang Primary School Choir
1442h Sekolah Global Indo-Asia Children's Choir
1900h 1451h Raffles Girls' Primary School Choir
Opening Concert Intermission
Victoria Concert Hall 1509h West Grove Choir
Tickets at $10, limited tickets at the door 1518h Voice of Suzhou Children's Choir
1527h Concord Primary School Choir
The 7th Singapore International Choral Festival
1536h CCPS Choir
brings together choirs from Singapore, Malaysia,
1545h Country Garden Experimental School Choir
Indonesia, Philippines, China, Hong Kong and
Chinese Taipei from 16 – 19 July 2023. Join us at the
SICF Opening Concert as we showcase representing
Category S
choirs from each country/region, sharing with you
– Musica Sacra
their culture and folklore! 1630h ITS Student Choir
1646h Sonore Chamber Choir
1702h Centro Escolar University Singers Manila

17 July, Monday 1718h

1734h
Cantabile Chorale
Vox Camerata Chamber Singers
Choral Competition
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music Category A2
Concert Hall – Equal Voices 17 years and below
Category B1 1750h Linhai Philharmonic Youth Choir
– Mixed Voices 19 years and below 1806h Hildan Chorale
Intermission
1015h Benzar 2 Choir
1953h PENABUR Children Choir
1028h NJC Junior High Choir
2006h Paduan Suara Anak Batam
1041h A-Singers
2019h Smepsa Choir Semarang
1054h Eunoia Choir
2032h Pqwasan na Taoshan
1107h NUS High School Choir
2045h Taizhou Aiyue Children's Choir
1120h Kosayu Choir
2058h Consonanz Children Choir
Intermission
1146h Unity of Voices
Category A3
1159h Smada Youth Singers
1212h Riverside Choir
– Equal Voices 25 years and below
1225h Eben Haezar Christian Senior High School Choir 2111h Dames of Harmonia

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 Festival
schedule
Category F
18 July, Tuesday – Folklore
Choral Competition
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music 1650h Cantabile Chorale
Concert Hall 1706h Centro Escolar University Singers Manila
1722h Taizhou Aiyue Children's Choir
Category B3 1738h Kosayu Choir
– Mixed Voices Open 1754h The Joyful Voices
Intermission
0916h Dux Stella Voce
1930h Vox Camerata Chamber Singers
0932h Shanghai TMC Chamber Choir
1946h CBSUA Chorale
0948h Gita Dian Nuswa Choir
2002h Gita Dian Nuswa Choir
1004h Centro Escolar University Singers Manila
2018h ITS Student Choir
1020h Sonore Chamber Choir
2034h Elysian Voices
1036h Cantemus Chorale
1052h Cantabile Chorale

Category A1 19 July, Wednesday

- Equal Voices 12 years and below
1445h – 1730h
1108h Jurong West Primary School Choir
Meet-the-Jury
1117h CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace Chorale
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
Intermission
1300h Henry Park Primary School Choir Seminar Rooms
1309h Zhuhai Enjoy Primary School Children's Choir Only for two representatives per participating choir
1318h Pei Chun Chorale
1327h RVPS Choir 1930h
1336h St Anthony's Canossian Primary School Grand Prix Concert and Award Ceremony
1345h Marymount Convent School Choir Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music
Intermission Concert Hall
1403h Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School Choir
1412h Woodlands Primary School Choir
1421h Nan Chiau School Choir
1430h CAC Hangzhou Children’s choir
1439h CTP Voices
1448h Mun Choong Choir

Category B2
– Mixed Voices 25 years and below
1546h University Choir, Cultural Association,
The University of Hong Kong
1602h Elysian Voices
1618h ITS Student Choir

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Artistic Panel and
Adjudicator Profiles
 Festival Director
profile Ai Hooi’s philosophy for choral music and teaching stems from
her view that a fulfilling musical journey is one that is filled with
sincerity, love and excellence. She uses the creation of music as a
platform to share and infuse her values and beliefs in her singers,
and inspires them to use the beauty of music to craft experiences
that touch the hearts of the audience.

Born in Penang, Malaysia, Ai Hooi graduated from the Royal

College of Music, London with Majors in Piano and Voice. After
moving to Singapore, she took on the role as educator and
conductor to local school choirs and has since contributed
greatly to developing the local choral scene through the
nurturing of younger choral conductors and choristers. Her
Singapore school choirs have clinched many top awards in both
local and international competitions over the past 20 years.

Apart from adjudicating and conducting workshops worldwide,

Ai Hooi established ONE Chamber Choir, a young adult choir in
2009. Since its establishment, ONE has presented unique
experiences to its audiences through challenging conventional
choral performances and exploring new dimensions to choral
delivery under the artistic leadership and vision of Ai Hooi.
Recently, the choir achieved the 2nd Prize of the Mixed Choirs
LIM AI HOOI category at the 15th International Chamber Choir Competition
SINGAPORE Marktoberdorf 2017, as well as the Special Prize of the
Carl-Orff-Stiftung Diessan am Ammersee for the best
interpretation of a choral worked premiered at the competition
for “The Emigrant” by Wolfram Buchenberg.

Ai Hooi also co-founded Sourcewerkz PL to further her calling to

teach, touch and transform the larger choral community and its
audience. To date, Sourcewerkz has organised the Winter Choral
Festival in Hong Kong since 2010 and Festival Coros de Verão in
Lisbon since 2012, as well as various workshops with international
choral clinicians. In 2014, she conceptualised and directed the 1st
Singapore International Choral Festival and since then, SICF has
played host to over 12,000 choristers and is now in her seventh
iteration.

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 Artistic Director
A professional choir director, Jennifer is best known for her work with
profile
the Singapore Youth Choir (now the SYC Ensemble Singers), which
she has directed since 1986. Her training as a composer at the Simon
Fraser University (Vancouver, Canada) has led her to explore and
re-define the choral idiom through her work with the SYC and in the
Singapore school choir scene. In her hands, the SYC has earned a
reputation for being the composer’s choir, malleable to the demands
of contemporary choral music, as well as won several prizes and
awards.

Jennifer is also Artistic Director of the Young Musicians’ Society

(YMS), which runs the First Aid for Choirs and Conductors workshop
series as well as the Kodaly Seminar Asia for music pedagogues and
choir conductors in collaboration with the Kodaly Institute of the
Liszt Academy of Music (Budapest, Hungary). The Society also
houses the Magnetic Band, the contemporary music ensemble
responsible for premiering the work of modern music icons, and
engaging both professional and amateur musician in growing music
more organic to our soil.

Jennifer was Artistic Director of the Asia South Pacific Symposium

on Choral Music (Singapore, 2001) and on the Artistic Committee for
the 7th World Symposium on Choral Music (Kyoto, 2005). An elected
Board member of the InternationalFederation for Choral Music,
Jennifer helps coordinate the Asia Pacific Working Committee as
well as the Asia Pacific Youth Choir. JENNIFER THAM
SINGAPORE
Jennifer has chaired and spoken on panels at conferences in Singa-
pore, Sweden, Estonia and Denmark, and was principal lecturer at the
2008 Lithuanian Conductors Summer Academy, hosted by the Lithu-
anian Choral Union and the Ministry of Culture. She has taught choral
conducting at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and given work-
shops and short courses to conductors at home, in Japan and Indo-
nesia. She is on faculty at the Kodaly Seminar Asia where she teaches
conducting and leads the Morning Sing. Last year, she presented
lectures and reading sessions on Singapore choral history and music
at symposia in Croatia and USA; and on international youth projects
in China.

Jennifer has been on competition juries in Austria, Germany, Japan,

Korea, Malaysia, China and Indonesia; and represents Singapore on
the World Choir Council. She recently served on jury at the 7th World
Choir Games (Cincinnati, USA) and the 11th China International
Choral Festival (Beijing, China).

Jennifer is an inaugural recipient of Young Artist (Music) Award,

given by the National Arts Council (NAC) and serves on various
advisory panels for the NAC and the Ministry of Education,
Singapore. In 2011, she was awarded for “Artistic Excellence” by the
Composers and Authors Society of Singapore. Most recently, she was
conferred the Cultural Medallion, the nation’s highest arts accolade,
by the President, Republic of Singapore, for her contribution in
shaping Singapore’s cultural landscape.

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 Adjudicator
profile Anna Tabita Abeleda Piquero is an international choral clinician,
jury, and conductor. She is fondly described by her colleagues as
the woman with the Midas Touch, transforming the choirs she
handles into beautiful, angelic, award-winning choirs. From
ordinary university choirs, she transformed the University of the
East Chorale and the University of the Visayas Chorale into award
winning choirs within 7 months of rebuilding. In a few years,
these choirs reaped top awards in Asia and Europe making them
two of the best University choirs in the Philippines. Koro
Ilustrado, her all male church choir became nationally awarded
within 7 months and internationally awarded within 6 years.

Under her, these choirs won top prizes at the Busan Choral
Festival and Competition, UE Chorale who was the Grand Prix
winner 2 years in a row 2006 and 2007, Koro Ilustrado who won
silver and gold, and JRG Visayas Chorale who won silver and
bronze in 2007.

With the change to virtual in the pandemic, her new choir,

University of Asia and the Pacific Chorale won the mixed category
of the 3rd BCS World Virtual Choir Competition last May 2021 and
the JRG Visayas Chorale won Grand Prix in the Busan Choral
Festival,

ANNA TABITA It was Koro Ilustrado’s choral stints in the BCFC 2015, Korea and A
Voyage Of Songs 2017, Taiwan which earned her the title Best
ABELEDA PIQUERO Conductor in these Festivals,
PHILIPPINES
Her style of teaching and passion for excellence allowed her to be
featured as guest conductor of the Busan Metropolitan Chorus in
2010 as well as the Asian Youth Choir 2010. She was featured as
a conductor of the Indonesian Youth Choir 2018 in Bali, Indonesia.

Aside from conducting, she also makes her own choral

arrangments of folk and pop music which are also well loved
worldwide. She was the featured arranger for the 6th Angeles
City Choral Festival, 2019, and recently was declared champion of
the Bondi Cara Venezia, an international choral composition and
arrangement competition in Venice, Italy.

She founded two national choral workshop and festivals, namely

MUSIKALINANGAN in Manila, 2009 and MUSIKAALAM in Cebu,
2018.

Her choral roots were first, as a member and assistant conductor

of the U.P Singing ambassadors, afterwards, as a member of the
Philippine Madrigal Singers. She now pursues her Masters in
Choral Conducting at the St. Paul University. She served three
terms as artistic board member of the Philippine Choral Directors
Association.

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 Adjudicator
Dr. Anthony Trecek-King has cultivated an international
profile
reputation as a choral conductor, scholar, pedagogue, and media
personality. He is passionate about cultivating artistically
excellent ensembles that explore socially relevant issues through
emotionally immersive programs, challenging both artists and
audiences to feel and think. Dr. Trecek-King has recently been
appointed as both an Associate Professor of Choral Music and
Director of Choral Activities at The Hartt School, University of
Hartford and a Resident Conductor with the Handel and Haydn
Society.

Ensembles under his direction were integral to projects that have

won a Pulitzer Prize (Madam White Snake, Zhou Long), received
a Grammy (Fantastic Mr. Fox, Boston Modern Orchestra Project),
and earned the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program
Award from Presidential Committee on the Arts (Boston
Children’s Chorus). Dr. Trecek-King has worked with a variety of
artists and ensembles including Leslie Odom Jr., Melinda
Doolittle, the San Francisco Symphony Chorus, Seraphic Fire,
Keith Lockhart, John Williams, Gil Rose, Simon Halsey, Yo Yo Ma,
and Roomful of Teeth. He has led performances in
world-renowned venues including Boston Symphony Hall, the
Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., Carnegie Hall in New York
City, Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Sydney Opera House. In DR. ANTHONY
addition to his conducting work, he is currently the host of the TRECEK-KING
classical radio show “The Silent Canon” which airs on KNVO 90.7. USA
He has also be seen on-air and online on the Emmy nominated
WGBH television series Sing That Thing, and two TEDx Boston
talks.

He holds a B.M. in Cello Performance from the University of

Nebraska at Omaha, an M.M. in Orchestral Conducting from the
Florida State University, and a D.M.A. in Choral Conducting from
the Boston University. He currently lives in the Boston area with
his partner Melanie (of Thinking is Power) and their cat.

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 Adjudicator
profile Jing Ling-Tam is Professor of Choral and Vocal Arts at the
University of Texas at Arlington. She has garnered international
recognition in North America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. A
brilliant conductor, Ling-Tam has conducted in twenty countries
and in over forty states in the US, as well as at numerous ACDA
national and divisional conferences. An innovative and
charismatic clinician and master teacher, she is regularly featured
at international, national and regional choral conferences. As
Director of Choral Studies at the University of Texas at Arlington
her choirs performed at national and regional ACDA
conferences, the Texas Music Educators Association
Conferences, and concertized in the US, Mexico, Canada, Taiwan,
Hong Kong, Macau, and Austria. Ling-Tam served as Associate
Conductor, Chorus Master, and Principal Coach Pianist for the Ft.
Worth Opera Association for sixteen seasons and was on the
faculty at the American Institute of Musical Studies (Graz,
Austria) for eleven summers.

Ling-Tam’s recent credits include conducting the Taipei

Symphony, the Coro de Madrigalistas of Mexico, and presenting
workshops and lectures for the Chinese Choral Directors
Association (Beijing) of China, Festival 500 (Newfoundland),
Salzburg Pedagogical Institute Winter Workshops, Australian
JING LING-TAM Choral Directors National Conference, Lithuanian Choral
USA Directors National Conference, and the Alberta Music Educators
Conference. In demand as a juror, she has judged international
choral competitions in the United States, Singapore, Hong Kong,
China, Canada, and Austria. Professor Ling-Tam resumes her
teaching duties at the University of Texas at Arlington this fall
after completing a one-year appointment as Visiting Professor at
the National Taiwan University of Arts. In 2020, she is scheduled
to conduct in Alaska, Texas, Alabama, Taiwan, and China.
Alliance Music of Houston, Texas publishes a choral series in her
name.

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 Adjudicator
Michael Joseph Barrett is the conductor of the University of
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Pretoria (Tuks) Camerata and a senior lecturer in Choral
Conducting in the Department of Music. He was a member of the
Drakensberg Boys’ Choir from 1992 to 1997. He obtained the
degrees BMus in Performing Arts (cum laude) in 2005 and MMus
(Performing Arts), specialising in choral conducting, in 2008,
both from the University of Pretoria. He holds a Postgraduate
Certificate in Higher Education (PGCE) and a Performance
Licentiate in Singing, both received in 2008, from Unisa. In 2017,
Michael was awarded a Doctorate of Music degree (Performing
Arts) in Choral Performance by the University of Pretoria.

Michael’s choirs have won numerous national and international

awards, as well as choral competitions all over the world,
including the Grand Prix of Nations (Latvia, 2017); the 8th World
Choir Games (Latvia, 2014); the St Petersburg Choral
Competition (Russia, 2013); the Llangollen International Musical
Eisteddfod (Wales, 2012); the Krakow International Advent
Choral Competition (Poland, 2012); Europe and its Songs (Spain,
2010); and the International Youth Music Festival (Slovakia, 2010).
In 2017, Tuks Camerata was invited to perform at the World
Choral Symposium in Barcelona, Spain. The choir has released
four CDs, three that were nominated for South African Music
Awards.
MICHAEL JOSEPH BARRETT
SOUTH AFRICA
Michael is an active composer and arranger whose music is
published internationally by Santa Barbara Music Publishers and
Walton Music. He is regularly invited to present workshops and
adjudicate choral competitions both locally and abroad. He is
also the executive director and co-producer of Capital Singers,
South Africa’s largest community choir project and the
conductor of The Chamber Singers – one of South Africa’s most
sought after adult ensembles.

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 Adjudicator
profile Pedro Teixeira is one of Portugal’s foremost choral conductors.
Between 2012 and 2018 he was the conductor of Coro de la
Comunidad de Madrid, and since 2022 he’s the associate
conductor of Coro Casa da Música, in Porto, Portugal.

Born in Lisbon, he attained a Masters degree in Choral

Conducting at Escola Superior de Música de Lisboa, and has
become widely known in the choral world for his insightful and
expressive performances.

Since its inception in 2001, Pedro conducts Officium Ensemble,

an ensemble dedicated to the interpretation of renaissance
Portuguese polyphony. He has performed widely with Officium
Ensemble in prestigious early music festivals such as “Oude
Muziek” (Utrecht) or “Laus Polyphoniæ” (Antwerp). Teixeira is
also dedicated to contemporary music and conducts several
world premieres per season since 2001, as the director of “Coro
Ricercare”.

For 25 years he has been the artistic director of the international

workshop “Evora Cathedral Music School”. Besides being a
teacher at Escola Superior de Música de Lisboa, he also leads
several masterclasses and summer schools, and is invited
PEDRO TEIXEIRA regularly to adjudicate in several international choir
PORTUGAL competitions.

Since 2018, Pedro has conducted the Gulbenkian Choir in several

occasions and venues as guest conductor. Moreover, Teixeira has
prepared choirs in collaboration with conductors such as John
Nelson, Enrico Onofri, Lorenzo Viotti, Riccardo Muti and
Esa-Pekka Salonen.

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 Adjudicator
Susanna Saw is an active music educator promoting music and
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choral education in Malaysia. She obtained her Master in Music
Education (Choral Focus) from Westminster Choir College, U.S.A.
She is currently a lecturer and choir director at the Faculty of
Music at the University of Malaya (UM) and the Malaysian
Institute of Art (MIA), where she conducts the MIA Ladies
Chorus, the Men’s Chorus and the Mixed Voices Choir. Both the
Men and Ladies Choruses have won many gold medals and been
category
winners in various international competitions.

In 2007, Susanna established the Young Choral Academy in Kuala

Lumpur, a venue for choral lovers to learn more about vocal and
choral education. She was instrumental in bringing the Kodály
Teachers’ Training Course to Malaysia to improve the standards
of local classroom music teaching. She organized the 24th
International Kodály Symposium in August 2019, in Kuching,
Sarawak, Malaysia; through this, she hopes to bring more
awareness of the Kodály teaching philosophy to the Southeast
Asian region. During the pandemic, Susanna organized monthly
Kodály Online Hangouts, bringing together music educators
from around the world to learn, sing and stay connected.

Susanna is also the Founder and Director of the Malaysian Choral SUSANNA SAW
Eisteddfod (MCE), which organised various symposium, national MALAYSIA
and international choir festival since 2002. Since 2007, Susanna
has been regularly invited by INTERKULTUR, Germany, to be a
member of the jury for the Asia Pacific and World Choir Games.
She has been appointed a member of the Working Committee
for the Asia-Pacific Choral Council, under the auspices of the
International Federation of Choral Music (IFCM). Susanna is also
an active speaker at various music education events, promoting
effective music teaching in the 21st century. She currently holds
the position of Vice-President in the International Kodály Society,
the World Youth and Children Choral Artists’ Association, and the
Malaysian Association for Music Education. She is also serves on
the Advisory Board of CHORALSPACE, Germany.

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Participating Choir
Profiles
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RAFFLES GIRLS’ PRIMARY

SCHOOL CHOIR
SINGAPORE
Our school Choir comprises of students who are brought together by their love of singing and aims
to provide age-appropriate vocal training. Conductor
In their continual exposure to music from various cultures, languages, historical periods, and styles,
our choristers learn to appreciate artistic excellence and improve their musicality. They also develop BENEDICT GOH
responsibility, commitment, self-discipline, confidence, and poise – key ingredients for success in any
field of endeavour. Most importantly, the choristers demonstrate teamwork as they learn to harmonise
their voices to perform melodious works of beauty.
Our Choir will have the opportunity to perform in various school functions such as Honours Day, and
out of school events such as the Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation.

A-SINGERS
HONG KONG, CHINA
With the vision to engage students in a wide range of repertoire, A-Singers, an auditioned mixed
choir comprising Grades 7-10 students, was founded by the Director of Music and Performing
Arts Dr. Andrew Hon in September 2022. The group frequently collaborates with the Secondary
and Primary Division Choirs and Orchestras to present choral-orchestra masterworks throughout
music history, including excerpts from Handel’s Messiah. Within a few months after its
establishment, A-Singers already performed at major school events including A-Live Musical,
Grand Opening of the Music Commons, Christmas Celebration, Spring Concert, and Variety Show.
Conductor In March 2023, A-Singers earned a Gold Award (94 marks) at the Joint-School Music Competition

DR. HON CHUN FUNG in Hong Kong. The group will participate in several international competitions this year, including
the Singapore International Choral Festival, Hong Kong International Music Festival, and
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 BENZAR 2 CHOIR
INDONESIA
Benzar 2 Choir is a choir from Eben Haezar Christian Junior High School 2 Manado. The
Conductor choir was started from an extracurricular activity which the aim of improving the students’
skills in singing. Since then, the choir has performed in the following National and
JACKSEN STIEF International events: 3rd Bali International Choir Competition 2014, 4th Bali International
Choir Competition 2015, 9th Oriental Concentus International Choral Festival 2016,
PENGEMANAN Singapore and the 11th Oriental Concentus International Choral Festival, Singapore. Benzar
2 Choir always aims to give our best and show our talent in singing. Benzar 2 Choir, “To God
be the Glory”.

BSM SENIOR CHORUS

PHILIPPINES
Music is a universal language that transcends time, barriers, and individuals. It unites people of varied interests
and backgrounds. British School Manila Senior Chorus also known as ASA Senior Pop Choir is initially formed by
eight (8) young ladies from different nationalities with the passion to express themselves through music. Their
love for music rippled throughout the school campus and the group gained more members. They are now a group
of seventeen hopeful and feminine voices. Each of the members has learned more than just singing skills, and they
were able to take the opportunity to experience friendships and what it means to be a team.
Their beautiful harmony coupled with discipline and teamwork were instrumental for the success of several
performances. These are Guy Fawkes last November 2022, Christmas Concert on December 8, 2022, International
Evening held last February 24, 2023, and the latest was the School Assembly on March 31, 2023. These
performances were a product of conveying the emotions in songs and harnessing it in singing.
Further, the group have regular activities, rehearsals and even games to learn more about music, to foster Conductor
sisterhood and to connect with each other. The fun-filled activities were carefully organized so that members of
the group can have a deeper understanding of music and find meaning in lyrics, beat and rhythm. The good
results of group dynamics are opportunities to improve harmony and good control over your voice. These are all
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BUKIT PANJANG PRIMARY
SCHOOL CHOIR
SINGAPORE
BPPS Choir provides a platform for passionate children who enjoys singing and to make music together as
an ensemble. It has about 40 members who have chosen to join out of their love for singing.
The choir has been performing in various school events such as Chinese New Year concert, National Day
Celebration, P1 Orientation Concert and Achiever’s Day Concert. Through exposure to such events, our choir Conductor
hopes to contribute to a lifelong appreciation of the vocal music in the school community and to make
singing a part of the school’s culture. The members would also like to share the joy of singing and to FU SHI HUA
contribute to the community.
In addition, the BPPS Choir has been actively participating in public performances regularly such as the the
Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation and Singapore International Choral Festival (SICF). The choir
shows commitment and passion as seen in our regular performances at the Voices of Singapore Festival. The
choir has also participated in numerous inter-school choir exchanges.

CAC HANGZHOU CHILDREN’S

CHOIR
CHINA
The CAC Hangzhou Children's Choir is affiliated with the CAC Choral Art Center, which
specializes in singing works with Chinese ethnic style. The CAC Hangzhou Children's Choir
adheres to a professional and rigorous teaching philosophy, with respect, cooperation, focus, and
sharing as the group's training. Under the guidance of relevant departments and experts in the
field of art education, combined with years of frontline teaching experience, it specially creates
an advanced and scientific choir teaching system for choir art, The members not only gain choral
skills in singing, but also the joy brought by friendship and art. The choir has participated in
multiple provincial and municipal performances and received unanimous praise.And has won
Conductor multiple international awards, including:
First place at the gold medal in the Children's Voice (7-12 years old) group of the 9th World Peace
YE WEIQIANG Choral Festival in Austria;
Gold Award for Children's Voice and Silver Award for Folk Songs at the 12th Singaporean Song
Rhyme Oriental Choir Festival。
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 CANTABILE CHORALE
INDONESIA
Cantabile Chorale is an independent choir from Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It was established in 2015 with members who came from
various backgrounds based in Yogyakarta. The members consist of students, college students, to workers whose ages start from
17 years old. Cantabile Chorale started by participating in Lomba paduan suara Tri Ubaya Cakti (Choir Competition of Tri Ubaya
Cakti) 2015.
Conductor Cantabile Chorale has several achievements; 2nd Place in Lomba paduan suara Tri Ubaya Cakti (Choir Competition of Tri Ubaya
Cakti); Champion of Mixed Choir Category and 2nd Runner Up of Religiosa Category in 8th Brawijaya Choir Festival 2017;
BAGUS S. UTOMO Champion in Historical Category and Contemporer Category, Best Program in Religious Category and Contemporer, and Grand
Champion of Lomba Paduan Suara Universitas Airlangga (Universitas Airlangga's choir competition) 2018; 2nd Place in Mixed
Choir Category, 1st Place in Music of Religions Category, and Grand Champion of Satya Dharma Gita Choir Festival 2019; 1st Place
in Christmas Virtual Choir Competition 2020; 1st Place in Mixed Choir Category, Best program in Mixed Choir Category, and
Grand Champion of 6th Festival Paduan Suara Universitas Surabaya (6th Choir Festival of Universitas Surabaya); Gold Medal in
Mixed Choir Category, Winner (Gold Medal) of Sacred Music Category, and Grand Prix Finalist of Penabur International Choir
Festival 2022; Gold Award of Mixed Choir Category, Gold Award of Contemporary Music Category, and Grand Prix Finalist of
Taipei International Choral Competition 2022.

CANTEMUS CHORALE
INDONESIA
In June 2022, the Riau Islands Province contingent consisted the Mixed Adult Choir and Teenager and Youth
Choir, participated in the 13th National Churches Choir Festival (Pesparawi) in Yogyakarta. Both choirs were
awarded Gold Medals. In the competition, the Teenager and Youth Choir was coached and conducted by Mr.
Daniel Dasalak.
As the 13th National Pesparawi was over, several members of both choirs formed a choir with has a goal which is
to glorify God’s name through the choir music. The Cantemus Chorale was founded on 24th July 2022, under the
direction of Mr. Daniel Dasalak. The Cantemus Chorale members consists of group of people from 16 – 50 years
old from various church backgrounds and occupations.
The choir has vision which is to be a superior and prime inter dominion choir in serving God and others. To achieve
the vision, we have set some missions which include promoting and developing choral music in local (Batam), Conductor
national, and international contexts.
The Cantemus Chorale has performed in its fund raising concert, “SING (Serving In the Name of God)” on 22nd
March 2023 at HOG, DC Mall. The choir will be holding a pre-competition concert as its participation in the
DANIEL DASALAK
22 Singapore International Choral Festival 2023 on 29th June 2023.
CBSUA CHORALE
PHILIPPINES
The CBSUA Chorale is a group of students from various college departments in the Central Bicol
State University of Agriculture- Pili Campus who share a common passion for music and singing.
Founded in August 2019 and operating under the Sentro ng Wika at Kultura (SWK), headed by Mr.
Leopoldo R. Transona Jr., an active student organization aimed at preserving cultural traditions Conductor
through student participation. The CBSUA Chorale strives to preserve musical enthusiasm while
providing its members with opportunities to develop their talents and deepen their passion for
CRIS CARYL YU
singing. With 30 active members, the Chorale regularly participates in school activities, programs,
concerts, prestigious festivals, and other events held in various locations. Mr. Cris Caryl B. Yu is the
Chorale's instructor and trainer. The CBSUA Chorale actively maintains a calendar of singing
engagements and is ready to showcase its talents globally.

CCPS CHOIR
SINGAPORE
The Canossa Catholic Primary School (CCPS) Choir was formed in 1999 as a two-part
choir. Beginning as a girls’ choir and only receiving the first cohort of boy choristers in
2020 after the school went co-ed, the CCPS Choir is now 47-member strong, with 30
girls and 17 boys.

Under the direction of Ms Dawn Yin, the CCPS choir has participated in various events
such as the Ministry of Home Affairs (MFA) virtual choir performance for the Public
Sector Transformation Awards Ceremony in 2021, the Singapore Youth Festival
Conductor competition in 2022, and many other school-based performances such as the CCPS Arts
Appreciation Day, CCPS Laudate Opening Ceremony and Christmas at the Village in
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 CENTRO ESCOLAR
UNIVERSITY SINGERS MANILA
PHILIPPINES
The Centro Escolar University Singers Manila, also known as CEU Singers Manila, is the official resident choir of the Centro
Escolar University (Mendiola Campus), Manila, Philippines. The group is under the hands of Prof. Angelito E. Ayran Jr., the head
of Centro Escolar University Conservatory of Music. CEU Singers Manila was formed in June 2011 with the hopes of promoting
Filipino culture and talent through choral singing. The group performs a large variety of songs in their repertoire such as classical,
Conductor folk, kundiman, pop, and sacred pieces. The group has performed on different occasions including cultural shows, special events,

PROF.ANGELITO Lessons and Carols inside the University, and various engagements off-campus.
In July 2019, the group joined the 8th Bali International Choir festival in Bali, Indonesia, garnering 4 gold prizes and became the

JR.AYRAN category champion, for the category: Musica Sacra, and also became one of the Grand Prix Finalist. Singapore’s 12th Orientale
Concentus shortly followed after the Bali tour, with the group garnering 2 Gold prizes and a special award from the juries: special
performance award, for the song “Ave Maria” by Daniel Elder.
Today, to be at par with the outstanding choral groups locally and abroad, and to meet the new global challenges and standards
of choral music and artistry, the group continues to work for excellence and further accomplishments, carrying with them the
name of their Alma Mater, their country, and high hopes for distinction and success.

CHIJ OUR LADY QUEEN OF

PEACE CHORALE
SINGAPORE
The CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace Chorale is one of the pioneering CCAs since the school
was established in 1955. It is made up of students from Primary 3 to 6 who come together
with a strong passion and love for singing. Under the baton of Ms Angila Tan, the choir has
participated in numerous competitions and performances.

Our young choristers train hard and are committed to reach their fullest potential through
self-discipline and perseverance. They regularly perform choral works of different
languages and cultures, widening their repertoire and executing deeper and more
impactful melodies to the audience. Conductor

The CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace Chorale will continue to work hard to enchant and ANGILA TAN
24 touch the hearts of everyone with their melodious voices.
CONCORD PRIMARY SCHOOL
CHOIR
SINGAPORE
Concord Primary School Choir was formed in 2000. Under the guidance of conductor Ms
Angila Tan and its teachers, the students have developed a strong sense of discipline and
passion for vocal training through the sensitive interpretation of their senses. The unity and Conductor
devotion of the choir can often be heard in the beauty and elegance of each song performed.
The choir has also established itself as a recognized choir by participating and performing in
ANGILA TAN
the SYF Arts Presentation, Singapore International Choral Festival and Voices of Singapore. It
has clinched Distinction for SYF Arts Presentation in 2018, 2016 and Silver for the Singapore
International Choral Festival in 2019.

CONSONANZ CHILDREN
CHOIR (CCC)
INDONESIA
Consonanz Children Choir (CCC) is the Seventh-day Adventist Church Children's
Choir in West Java Conference - Indonesia. All members are the Seventh Day
Adventist Church / GMAHK KJB congregation. Formed in February 2017, under the
direction of Roy Walewangko, he routinely conducts music and vocal coaching. CCC
actively serving in the worship activities of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in the
West Java and DKI Jakarta areas.
Conductor
ROY WALEWANGKO
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 ZHUHAI ENJOY PRIMARY
SCHOOL CHOIR
CHINA
Zhuhai Enjoy Primary School Children’s Choir was established in 2016 to convey the message of“love
and hope” through singing. The choir currently has 100 members, ranging from second grade
students to sixth grade students, who are passionate about singing. In addition to rehearsals, the
Conductor choir often participates in social activities, using music to spread the spirit of “love and dedication” to
PANG RUOJIE more people.
In July 2017, they participated in the 4th Singapore International Choir Competition and achieved
excellent results.
On July 10, 2022, they performed a special concert called “My Story is Sung to You” at the Zhuhai
Grand Theatre.
They will enthusiastically continue to soar, using the wings of their voices to spread this message of
love to even more people.

COUNTRY GARDEN
EXPERIMENTAL SCHOOL CHOIR
CHINA
The Choir of Country Garden Experimental School is a temporary choir. The choir aims to "let students receive artistic
influence, cultivate interest, develop personality and cultivate sentiment", and enrich students' after-school culture through
singing and various forms. There are 23 members of the choir from all grades of the school. Each member of the choir can
participate in the choir actively and full of emotions, hoping to convey happiness through their singing. The children love
singing and singing in chorus. We hope the students can go on the international stage to show their singing and confidence.
We also hope that through this choral festival, they can broaden their horizons. We have planned learning and training,
students have made significant progress in their overall quality, singing skills, basic skills, and artistic literacy, and the overall
quality of the choir has been consolidated and enriched, the singing level has continuously improved, gradually forming a
harmonious singing style. The choir uses its spare time for training, and each choir member is diligent and hardworking
during the training, actively cooperating with the teacher's rehearsal work. With the joint efforts of everyone, we have
confidence and determination to form a high quality and level choir. At the same time, our basic purpose is to cultivate and Conductor
improve the overall quality of students, enrich campus cultural life, and activate the campus cultural atmosphere. We
actively strive for progress, explore and innovate, and the choir members are confident and constantly moving forward.
They also interpret the spirit of primary and secondary school students in the new era, and look forward to the future!
LU ZHIQIANG
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CTP VOICES
SINGAPORE

CTP Voices is the school Choir of Clementi Primary School which has a total strength of more
than 50 students. CTP Voices is made up of passionate and motivated members who always
give their best effort in putting up splendid performances. The choir has performed at various Conductor
school internal and external events such as Prize Giving Day and Singapore Youth Festival Arts
Presentation. The choir is under the guidance of renowned conductor, Ms Lim Huimin. LIM HUI MIN

DAMES OF HARMONIA
MALAYSIA
Dames of Harmonia is a treble choir based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Founded in 2021, our choir is dedicated to
promoting and sharing the beauty of choral music with our community. Under the direction of our choral conductor
Terrence Ling Hung Shu, we have received awards in various local and international choral competitions.
In 2021, through online training, we were the winners of the Third Degree at the 9th International JS Fest Choral
Competition. Our hard work and dedication also earned us a Silver Diploma at the RIMINI International Choral
Competition. In 2022, we achieved a Gold B at the Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod National Choir Competition, with our
choral conductor being awarded a special jury award for Artistic Achievements in Musical Direction.
In addition to our competitive achievements, we have also had the opportunity to perform in various events. In 2022,
we were honoured to be the guest performer at the 35th UCSI University Convocation and also to debut in Miri Sarawak
Conductor in December 2022. We also had the opportunity to perform in friendship concert at the 11th Bali International Choir
Festival.

TERRENCE We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence and our love for singing. Our choir's mission is to spread harmony
and joy through song, and we are committed to achieving this through our performances and community outreach

LING HUNG SHU programs. We look forward to continuing to share our love of choral music with our community and beyond. 27
 DUX STELLA VOCE
INDONESIA
Established in Jakarta Indonesia 2022 with 30 singers and 1 conductor. Formed by singers who
came from different places and backgrounds.
Conductor
It started just like an old reunion of friends when each one expressed our longing of singing in a
ALFREDO AGUSTINUS choir like the one we sang in when we were students. After some discussion, we decided to form
RANDY KOWI our new brand choir – Dux Stella Voce which means The Captain of Star Voice.
Dux Stella Voce might have not much experience in singing as a group yet, but we do have the
same big dream:
To make beautiful harmony, unite to share love and peace through music.

Eben Haezar Christian Senior

High School Choir
INDONESIA
Benzar Choir was formed from the choir of Eben Haezar Christian Senior High School
(EHCSHSC) which is the choir of Eben Haezar Christian high school Manado which has
been formed since December 9, 2009. Benzar Choir consists of some of the students who
are still active in school and alumnae from Eben Haezar Christian high school Manado.
Benzar Choir was formed in 2017 by Jacksen Pangemanan, the conductor of Benzar Choir
and EHCSHSC. The name Benzar Choir itself stands for "Eben Haezar" which means "Stone
of Help".
The purpose of forming the Benzar Choir itself is to gather alumnae who have graduated
but still have the desire to rehearse and serve together, as well as make a forum for Conductor
alumnae and students who are still active to share their knowledge and experience of
choral music. In addition, Benzar Choir was also formed with the aim of increasing JACKSEN STIEF
28 togetherness between alumnae and students who are still active in school. PANGEMANAN
ELYSIAN VOICES
MALAYSIA
Established in 2019, Elysian Voices [天籁美声合唱团] is an independent, mixed-voice choir based in Kuala Lumpur, directed
by Jonathan Wee Tze Han. The choir currently holds an active membership of over twenty singers, consisting of mainly
college and university students from different cultures and backgrounds who come together to sing and make music on
a regular basis. Conductor
The choir aims to attain a certain calibre of choral excellence, through the exposure of various repertoires and musical
styles, and participation in various events and competitions. And alongside that, to spread love and joy that they have
experienced through music and the time they have spent together, to others.
JONATHAN
Over the years, the choir has attained several awards on the national and international front; including Gold and Silver WEE TZE HAN
diplomas in choral festivals, with the latest being 2 Gold awards at the 20th Edition Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod (MCE)
2022. The choir has also achieved a Distinction in the ABRSM Choral Examination, providing a recognition of
international quality and standard of choral music by the choir. Members of the choir have won numerous awards and
prizes at music and singing competitions, besides being invited to perform in various events throughout the years.

EUNOIA JUNIOR COLLEGE CHOIR

SINGAPORE
We are the Eunoia Junior College Choir, led by our conductor Mr Ang Yi Feng. EJChoir is a choir filled with so
much love and passion where the choristers all strive towards the same goal, of making music. We believe in the
transformative power of choral music to touch hearts, inspire emotions, and foster unity. EJChoir forms a
harmonious ensemble that transcends boundaries and celebrates the beauty of diversity. Guided by our
conductor Mr Ang, we embark on a journey of artistic discovery, honing our skills, and pushing the boundaries of
musical expression. Our passion and teachable heart drive us as a choir to continuously push the limits on what
we can achieve.
From our humble beginnings, EJChoir has risen to great heights, achieving an outstanding Distinction in both the
2019 and 2023 Singapore Youth Festival. This remarkable accomplishment serves as a testament to the
unwavering dedication and exceptional talent of our students in EJChoir.
Conductor As EJChoir takes the stage at SICF 2023, we hope that the audience will be moved by our seamless blend of
voices, impeccable intonation, and heartfelt performances. With each note, EJChoir seeks to inspire, uplift, and
ANG YI FENG create an unforgettable musical experience that resonates long after the final chord has been struck. We hope
that our very first SICF experience will be an enriching one that will leave us with treasured memories of the joy 29
of singing.
 FRONTIER PRIMARY
SCHOOL CHOIR
SINGAPORE

The Frontier Primary School Choir is a relatively young choir that began in 2016 with the primary
aims of promoting choral awareness as well as making a difference to our environment by
Conductor bringing more joy and laughter to everyone through our good music. Prior to the pandemic, the
ANGILA TAN choir achieved a Certificate of Accomplishment and a Silver Diploma respectively in the 2018
Singapore Youth Festival Choral Presentation and the 2019 Singapore International Choral
Festival.

GITA DIAN NUSWA CHOIR

INDONESIA
The Gita Dian Nuswa Student Choir from Dian Nuswantoro University was established on December 1, 1995. With
the initial aim of partaking in campus events, the choir is also active in performing arts, concerts and other tasks.
As time went on, the Gita Dian Nuswa Choir began to actively participate in competitions at both the National and
International levels. The following are some of the milestones that the Gita Dian Nuswa choir has achieved in the
last 5 years:
1. Gold Medal Winner in the 5th Vietnam International Choir Competition category "Foklore" in 2017
2. Winner of the Gold Medal at the 5th Vietnam International Choir Competition in the "Mix Youth" category
in 2017
3. Winner of 3rd place in the Central Java Disperindag Smart Consumer Choir Competition
4. Winner of the Gold Medal in the 1st Taipei International Choral Competition in the "Foklore" category in 2018
5. Winner of the Silver Medal at the 1st Taipei International Choral Competition in the "Youth" category in 2018 Conductor
6. Winner of Best Performance for a Taiwan song at the 1st Taipei International Choral Competition in 2018
7. Silver Medal winner at the 8th Satya Dharma Gita Choir Festival 2021
8. Silver Medal Winner at the 10th International Brawijaya Choir Festival 2022
ALFONSO ANDIKA
30 9. Silver Medal Winner at the 2022 Student Pesparawi WIRATMA
HENRY PARK PRIMARY
SCHOOL CHOIR
SINGAPORE
The Henry Park Primary School choir has been established since the inception of the school and has taken
part in most of the Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentations as well as in local and regional choral
festivals and competitions. This is the second time that the choir has participated in the Singapore Conductor
International Choral Festival, the last being in 2019. The choir has supported many school events like our
multi-racial holiday concerts and prize-giving day award ceremonies, as well as those supporting the ROSE LOH
community like the National Day Parade in 2017 and observance ceremonies in our constituency.

HILDAN CHORALE
SINGAPORE
The St. Hilda’s Secondary School Choir is a SSAA (Soprano and Alto) chorale group
comprising of members between the ages of 13 to 16. Also known as the Hildan
Chorale, we attained the Distinction award for the SYF Arts Presentation in 2013,
2015, 2017, 2019 and the Accomplishment Award in 2023. In 2022, we were a part of
the Voices of Singapore Festival held in CHIJMES. In 2018, we participated in the 11th
Orientale Concentus International Choral Festival and attained Silver (Grade I) award
in the Equal Voices (Junior Category). The Hildan Chorale is committed to helping
Conductor the girls realise their singing potential and providing opportunities for them to
EVANGELINE TAN showcase their talent. We believe that all the girls are stars in their own right but
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 ITS STUDENT CHOIR
INDONESIA
Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember Student Choir as known as ITS Student Choir is a student activity
unit under the auspices of Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology which is engaged in singing. At
Conductor first, ITS Student Choir was founded by the late Drs. Kresnayana Yahya in 1975 who felt the need for a
place for students who had an interest and talent in singing. So, he and several students created this
WASIS SETIAWAN student activity unit. Not only as a place for developing interests and talents, ITS Student Choir is also
a place where singers can develop their professionalism in organizing. To develop the musicality, ITS
Student Choir always performs concerts and participates in competitions both nationally and
internationally every year. Also, ITS Student Choir often contributes achievements in the competitions
it participates in. In every performance, ITS Student Choir always hopes to be able to convey the
messages of the songs that are delivered to their listeners.

JURONG WEST PRIMARY

SCHOOL CHOIR
SINGAPORE
“When words fail, music speaks” – Hans Christian Henderson

Jurong West Primary School Choir has a share sense of purpose- to spread the love of
music and the passion for singing to their audience. The club actively trains our students
to learn and appreciate a wide range of musical genres within choral literature. We also
provide opportunities for social interaction between schools as exchange programs to
promote growth and broaden their horizons. There is an emphasis on teamwork and
discipline as the members prepares for various performances and competition. Hence, our Conductor
members actively contribute to the musical culture in school and develop musicianship,
showmanship, confidence to express themselves, and poise. FU SHI HUA
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KOSAYU CHOIR
INDONESIA
Kosayu Choir was founded in 1993. Kosayu Choir is a forum for developing talents in vocal and musical arts and is one
of 30 branches of extracurricular interest-talent at SMAK Kolese Santo Yusup Malang. With the various activities that
are followed, it is hoped that not only vocal skills and abilities will improve, but, more than that, individuals with good
and strong character will be formed which of course will greatly support the personal development of students as a Conductor
whole.
The choir always participates in various international competitions every year. Our most recent achievements include: AGUSTINUS WAHYU
• 1st place in FESPA UBAYA 2022
• 1st place Virtual Category in Michelangelo International Music Festival 2021
PERMADI
• 3rd place Grand Prix Round in Michelangelo International Music Festival 2021
• Best Performance of a Contemporary Work Michelangelo International Music Festival 2021
•Grand Champion Un iversity of Gadjah Mada 2019

KUO CHUAN PRESBYTERIAN

PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR
SINGAPORE
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School Choir aims to enrich and expose students
to different styles of choral singing, develop confidence and showmanship skills
as well as deepen students' appreciation of the arts and promote global
awareness.
Under the baton of Ms Fu Shi Hua, the choir performs a varied repertoire at school
and community events throughout the year. Through choral singing, students
Conductor learn the importance and necessity of unity and teamwork and experience the
satisfaction of achieving excellence over time through hard work and discipline.
FU SHI HUA
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 LINHAI PHILHARMONIC YOUTH
CHOIR
CHINA
The Linhai Philharmonic Youth Choir is a non-profit amateur art group approved by the Taizhou
Municipal People's Government and affiliated with the Communist Youth League Municipal Committee.
League members are children aged 4 to 18 who are selected from various schools, primary schools, and
Conductor kindergartens in Taizhou City. The choir employs renowned domestic conductors to provide
GE QIAOYING year-round guidance, aiming to provide children with diverse, joyful, and exquisite choir learning
experiences, explore

MARYMOUNT CONVENT
SCHOOL CHOIR
SINGAPORE
Established in 2003, the Marymount Convent School Choir brings together the
activities that our girls most enjoy: singing and camaraderie amongst friends. Our
sopranos and alto choristers present a wide repertoire of English popular songs as
well as folk songs in various Asian languages.
The ‘Little Nonyas’ of the Marymount Convent School Choir are active in
competitions, internal presentations and in the community. The choir has
consistently been well-received in the biennial Singapore Youth Festival and the
annual Singapore International Choral Festival.
Conductor
ANGILA TAN
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MUN CHOONG CHOIR
MALAYSIA
SJK(C) Mun Choong is a primary school which is located in a small town 5 miles away from North Kuala Lumpur. It is called as
“Pangkalan”. The school has around 1700 students.
The choir of SJK(C) Mun Choong was established in around 1980’s, and is formed by students from Year 3 to Year 6. There are
40-50 members each year. The choir training coach will come over every Wednesday evening, during the co-curricular activities. Conductor
In order to improve the quality of the school choir performance, the school management is very supportive and willing to hire
choir training coach. This is also to let the choir members have a better learning of choral singing. All members go through the YOA MIN JYH
selection and audition by the choir training coach every year. The children love the choral training session by the choir coach.
In these nearly three years of pandemic, the choir learning session for each week still continued. We do take part in some virtual
choir competitions too. The passion of singing light up the heart of all the members. They really enjoy singing songs.
Since year 2018, we get prices in many of the national or international choir competitions. We wish to bring our kids to go further.
Hence, we come here for Singapore International Choral Festival. We are truly looking forward to this!

NAN CHIAU PRIMARY

SCHOOL CHOIR
SINGAPORE
With our current strength of 65 members, NCPS choir members come together once a
week for practice to improve on their vocal techniques. Our choir members learn and
master a repertoire of songs in different languages. As such, our choir develop and project
beautiful voices during music performances and collaborate well as a team with one
another.
With “United in Harmony” in mind, NCPS choir members have a common goal to work well
together as a team. Building strong bonds among choir members is important, it
Conductor encourages our choir members to show care and concern for one another. Exposure to
BENEDICT GOH music performances provide good learning opportunities for our young choir members to
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 NAVAL BASE PRIMARY
SCHOOL CHOIR
SINGAPORE
Naval Base Primary School Choir is a musical ensemble that is made up of students from Primary
3 to Primary 6 (ages 9 to 12). Started in 2019, NBPS Choir has participated in various school
Conductor performances and external performances like Nee Soon South National Day Observance
Ceremony.
LIM HUIMIN We have performed mainly in English as well as in our local languages like Mandarin. We have
also explored folk songs such as “Mo Li Hua (Jasmine Flower)”.
After participating in Singapore Youth Festival in 2022, NBPS Choir would like to broaden our
experience on international platforms such as Singapore International Choral Festival 2023.

NJC JUNIOR HIGH CHOIR

SINGAPORE
The National Junior College Choir has an illustrious history of music-making that dates back to
1969,the same year the College was founded. Following the success of the Senior high Choir, the
Junior High wing was established in 2011.Since its inception, the Junior High Choir had done the
College proud by achieving the Gold with Honours Award at the 2011 Singapore Youth Festival
Central Judging of Secondary School Choirs only after a few months of dedicated training. In
2012,the Junior High Choir took up the challenge beyond the shores of Singapore and
participated in the 40th Festival of Songs in Olomouc,Czech Republic.Again,the Junior HIgh
Choir did Singapore and NJC proud by clinching the Gold Award in the category for Youth
Choirs.In the Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation for Choirs in 2013,2015,2017 and 2023 ,
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the Junior High Choir was again awarded the Certificate of Distinction by an international panel
of adjudicators.
DAWN YIN
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NUS HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR
SINGAPORE
NUS High School Choir performs in various concerts, for both school celebrations and for
public events. We have members from 12 years old to 19 years old in one choir. Our repertoires
range from classical chorales to fun musical numbers, and English to foreign language songs. Conductor
We have participated in Singapore Youth Festival and other choral festivals and attained
Distinction. We also forge friendships in our choir family with peers, seniors, our excellent LIM HUI MIN
conductor, and friendly teacher in charge. We learn together through our fun and enriching
journey in NUS High School Choir!

PADUAN SUARA ANAK

BATAM
INDONESIA
Paduan Suara Anak Batam (PSAB), was founded on November 12, 2009. At that time
PSAB represented Kepulauan Riau Province at a national competition in East
Kalimantan, Indonesia. Due to the desire to develop children's talents in the choir,
PSAB has since committed to practicing in a permanent group as a children's choir.

PSAB has taken part in the following competitions – Vietnam International Choir
Conductor Festival in 2013 and Penabur International Choir Festival in 2019. PSAB received gold
medals in both competitions in Children’s Choir Category.
ANDREAS
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 PEI CHUN CHORALE
SINGAPORE
The Pei Chun Chorale is a group of passionate and talented choristers, ranging from Primary 3 to
Primary 6. With an unwavering dedication to their craft, this 35-member strong group of individuals is
brought together by a deep love and appreciation for the art of choral singing.
Conductor Through countless performances and competitions, the Pei Chun Chorale has established itself as a
HO LIAN IAN dynamic force to be reckoned with. The choir has been honored with numerous accolades and awards
for their outstanding musicianship and their heartfelt renditions of various choral pieces.
Beyond the stage, the Pei Chun Chorale is a community united by a shared commitment to discipline,
confidence, humility, and mindfulness. With every performance, the choristers continue to cultivate
these qualities, not only as singers but as individuals, demonstrating their unwavering dedication to
their craft and their unyielding passion for choral music.

PENABUR CHILDREN CHOIR

INDONESIA
PENABUR Children Choir (PCC) is a talented choir that represents BPK PENABUR Jakarta, one of
the largest Christian educational foundations in Indonesia. Established in 2020, PCC currently
consists of students aged 9-15 years.
PCC has a strong vision to become a choir with good character and musical abilities, based on
BPK Penabur's vision. Its mission is to develop the potential and character of children through the
discipline of musical activities, especially choirs. The choir has achieved numerous accolades,
including winning the Virtual Category at the Bali International Choir Festival 2022, 2nd Place
Grand Prix, and winning the Virtual Category at the Michaelangelo International Music Festival
2022 in Florence, Italy. PCC also won 2nd Place Diploma II in the Virtual Choir Category at The X Conductor
International Jean Sibelius Choir Competition 2022 in Turku, Finland, and won the Virtual
Category at the MCE International Choral Festival 2022. PCC is a testament to the high level of JESSICA
38 musical talent and dedication within BPK PENABUR Jakarta. FEDORA AMADEA
PQWASAN NA TAOSHAN
CHINESE TAIPEI
Pqwasan na TaoShan was established in TaoShan Elementary School of Qingquan Tribe in TaoShan Village, Wufeng Township, HsinChu County. Qingquan
Tribe is the most remote tribe in the Wufeng Township. We have about 35 students who are mostly Tayal in our choirs. Qingquan tribe not only has the
Zhang Xueliang General Cultural Park, the well-known writer Sanmao’s dream house, but also near by Dabajian Mountain, Xiakaruo Road, Guanwu, Bailan
Giant Wood Group, etc. There are tourists in holidays or non-holidays.
Now, there are choirs and Xylophones of Tayal team. In addition to learn the song of Tayal and traditonal Tayal instrument, the school also strives for Conductor
resources to let students learn piano and viloin, hope to change children’s live with music.
In 2006, students in TaoShan who can sing out loud and have sweet voices launched their first music album, “Summer Music Lessons of TaoShan Primary
School”, which won the Best Cross-Border Music Album Award of the 18th Golden Melody Award of the Republic of China. In 2010, inclusion the voice of
LIAO NIEN-TZU
the tribe, and published the second album, “Listen to TaoShan”, which was well received. In 2012, the third album “ The Secret of Xiakaruo Elf” won the
24th Golden Melody Award. In 2018, the fourth album “ Reverberations through the Skaru' stream” will be released again, which will compee for the
Golden Melody Award. Students also support their studies in piano and violin trought the funds they sell on their CDs.
Pqwasan na TaoShan was invited to lead the national anthem in the National Day of the Presidential Palace in the year 101 and 103. Pqwasan na TaoShan
win the Choir Competition for many times. We also performed with the famous artists and the wife of the President, Ms. Zhou Meiqing, with the World
Vision, to raise funds for children in need around the world. Children expand their vision through love.

PSM “BUNGA ALMAMATER”

UNIVERSITAS ISLAM MALANG
INDONESIA
The roots of PSMBA UKM began when students from FKIP Unisma performed during an evening
of art and comedy performances in August 1983. As part of the performance, a group of singing
people (vocal group) formed by the late Suci Sri Windiarti, S.Pd, was the opening act for the
evening art and comedy show. With the intention to ignite enthusiasm in the audience, the late
Suci Sri Windiarti S.Pd used the opportunity to introduce a self-composed song – Mars Unisma.
After running for 9 years informally, PSM Bunga Alma mater was inaugurated by Deputy Rector
II Drs. Abd. Ghofur on May 13, 1992 and became a Student Creativity Unit with a proper
management structure. PSM Bunga Alma mater is one of the choirs in Malang which has the
Conductor characteristics of an Islamic choir. Besides singing Islamic songs such as Sholawat, Nasyid,

LUCKY AGUS SAPUTRA PSMBA also sings obligatory songs, national, contemporary songs, folk songs, pop songs,
dangdut songs, and others. All the best for the Islamic University of Malang and the big family of
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 RIVERSIDE SCHOOL CHOIR
SINGAPORE
The Riverside School Choir was formed in 1988; a mixed choir comprising of members aged 13 to 17. Under
the leadership of Ms. Lee Wanrong, Riverside Choir has dazzled audiences with its unique blend of
musical sophistication, spirited presentation, and ensemble virtuosity. The choir was awarded Certificate
of Distinction at Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation in 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2023. As an icon of Conductor
musical excellence, Riverside choir was invited to perform in SG50 Performance 'Good Morning Cher' at
AMK Hub in August 2015 and in the combine choir for National Day in August 2018. The members from
LEE WANRONG
secondary one to five, reflect the ethnic, religious and cultural diversity of Singapore and pursue a
rigorous musical curriculum at Riverside Secondary School. While keeping up with their academic
demands, the students balance schoolwork with an unwavering determination to excel in choir and
embody the choir motto ‘Singing from our Hearts’.

RVPS CHOIR
SINGAPORE
The River Valley Primary School Choir was established in 1993 with a mission to
develop students' vocal and musical talents. Led by the conductor, Ms Joyce Lim, the
choir has participated in various annual school concerts and external performances,
such as the SGH MusicFest. Last year, RV Choir was invited to perform for the
Thomson-East Coast Line 3 opening event. In 2018, the choir had the honour to
represent Singapore by performing the ASEAN Anthem at the 32nd ASEAN Summit
Conductor Opening Ceremony at the Shangri-la Hotel.

JOYCE LIM
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 SEKOLAH GLOBAL INDO-ASIA
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
INDONESIA
Sekolah Global Indo-Asia Children’s Choir was founded on 1st August 2022 and is part of the After School
Activity at Sekolah Global Indo-Asia. It was founded to explore the talent of the students in singing. This choir
is in its infancy and its future is very bright.
Conductor The choir has regular rehearsals two times per week. The choir currently consists of 42 singers from Gr. 3 - 6

DANIEL DASALAK and 1 pianist. The choir is coached and conducted by Mr. Daniel Dasalak and assisted by Ms Chyntia Lubis, Ms
Monique Simanjuntak and Mr. Martomo.
The choir performed for the first time when the SGIA had the 77th independence day ceremony and
presented 4 national/patriotic songs. The choir has been performing in some other school's significant events
and perhaps outside of school to let the choir members have more experience in performing in front of many
audiences and to gain their confidence. This choir is preparing for its participation in the Singapore
International Choral Festival, 16 – 20 July 2023. We hope the choir can be well prepared to perform and
present their best.

SEMANJA CHORALE
MALAYSIA
SEMANJA Chorale is a mixed choir established specifically for boarding students of SMK Matupang
Jaya Ranau, Sabah Malaysia. Although founded in February 2009 by Mr Le Roy C. Julius, the pandemic
that hit caused this choir team to start again from scratch. However, SEMANJA Chorale still manages to
get two gold and one silver medal during Malaysia International Choral Festival 2022.
This year 2023, SEMANJA Chorale consists of 32 students with SATB voice type. SEMANJA Chorale
encourages its members to gain experience in choir singing by participating in competitions and taking
part in activities such as maintaining small group singing and performance during school celebrations.
SEMANJA Chorale chose to participate in SICF 2023 only by virtual means as financial difficulties that
do not make it possible to be physically present. I hope that SICF 2023 will get SEMANJA Chorale
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members to experience choral singing at the international level and help in the formation of students'
personal qualities and personalities such as feeling, creativity, socialization values, aesthetics and ethics.
LE ROY C. JULIUS
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 SHANGHAI TMC CHAMBER
CHOIR
CHINA
Shanghai TMC Chamber Choir is a mixed voice choral ensemble based in Shanghai, China. Founded in 2014 by TMC Culture & Arts
Foundation (Taiwan), with the goal of becoming a world-renowned, high-level chamber choir. The choir performs exquisite choral
works ranging from early classics to outstanding contemporary pieces, as well as works with unique characteristics created by
composers and arrangers from China and abroad, to promote the appreciation of choral art among the public. Currently, it is led Conductor
by the Artistic Director Ching-yu Liu and the conductor Jingru Chen, and its members are mostly non-professional choral
performers with a passion for choral singing and professional expertise.The group has performed 7 full concerts and attended
several local performances since her establishment.
LIU CHING-YU
After years of hard work, Shanghai TMC has won numerous domestic and international awards, including the Silver Prize at the
33rd Takarazuka International Chamber Chorus Contest, the Gold Prize at the 6th Shanghai A Cappella Choral Competition, and
the Sacred Music Category Gold Champion at the 6th Singapore International Choral Festival, and has successfully held dozens of
solo concerts. With its soft and delicate tone and special emotional tension, it has gained wide recognition from audiences and
professionals both domestically and internationally.

SMADA YOUTH SINGERS

INDONESIA
SMADA YOUTH SINGERS (SYS) is a Senior High School Choir located in Surabaya,
Indonesia (SMAN 2 Surabaya). SYS was established on 12th March, 2010. The choir is
made up of 30 talented students from Grade 10 to Grade 11. Since its establishment,
SYS has constantly improved and is well supported by the Alumnus, Parents, and the
Music Director, Muhammad Iqbal Tawakal.
SYS has performed at numerous choral competitions and concerts. In the past years,
the choir has accomplished a number of achievements. In 2017, we participated in the
Conductor Singapore International Choral Festival and the choir was awarded with Gold Awards.
We strive to improve constantly and develop musical skills by singing beautiful
MUHAMMAD IQBAL repertoire. After the long pandemic, our young choristers hope to bring joy to the
42 TAWAKAL audiences through the art of choral singing.
 SMEPSA CHOIR SEMARANG
INDONESIA
Smepsa Choir Semarang was formed in 1986 under the name SMP N 1 Semarang Choir, with the initial
aim of filling in school and other events. Over time, the name of the SMP N 1 Semarang Choir was
changed to Smepsa Choir Semarang. Currently, Smepsa Choir Semarang is still active in carrying out
Conductor ceremonial tasks and school events such as performing arts activities etc.
FX. ANGGARDA TRI As a starting point for testing the abilities of members at a higher level, with limited experience,
Smepsa Choir Semarang has participated in the COFF 3 2019 competition in Yogyakarta and won a
ADHI NUGRAHA Silver Medal and the Satya Dharma Gita Choir Festival 2021 in Semarang won a Gold Medal. And finally,
Smepsa Choir has participated in two competitions at once in July 2022, namely the Bali International
Choir Festival & International Brawijaya Choir Festival, and in these two competitions Smepsa Choir
managed to get one gold medal each. Hopefully we can get satisfactory results.

SONORE CHAMBER CHOIR

INDONESIA
Founded by Caspar & Marchella Gracia in 2017, this choir start as a female choir church based (Sonore Female
Choir) for Penabur International Choir Festival 2017. On that competition, the choir get silver medal on musica
sacra category and finish on 10th place from 25 participating choir. The good achievement is followed in 2018
when the choir grow up into mixed choir (until now) and get their first gold medal on 7th Bali International Choir
Festival 2018
After that, Sonore is grow and become independent community with various members background until now. In
other way, the growth is proved with more achievements that they get, even on pandemic situation. In 2020, they
get 2 gold medal (5th place from 10 participating choir) on 2nd World Virtual Choir Festival by Bandung Choral
Society on Mixed Choir and Pop & Jazz Category. On that festival, their conductor, Caspar, get special award as
Inspiring Conductor. In 2021, Sonore get 3rd place on Leonardo da Vinci International Choir Festival Online Conductor
Edition and in 2022, they get Gold Medal on WYCCAA World Choir Festival Ensemble Category & Penabur
International Choir Festival 2022 Mixed Choir Category
Nowadays, Sonore Chamber Choir focusing on various range of composition, from renaissance to contemporary
CASPAR
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 ST. ANTHONY’S CANOSSIAN
PRIMARY SCHOOL CHOIR
SINGAPORE
The SACPS Choir was formed in 2010 under the baton of Ms Dawn Yin. Over the years, the choir has since
participated in competitions in Singapore and Hong Kong. The choir achieved distinction awards at the
last two Singapore Youth Festival presentation. In 2017, the SACPS choir qualified as a Grand Prix Finalist
at the Singapore International Choral Festival. In addition to Choral competitions, the choir also sings
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frequently at community events before the pandemic. When the Covid-19 restriction on singing was lifted DAWN YIN
in 2022, the choir could once again dedicate itself fully in preparing for SYF preparation in August.

TAIZHOU AIYUE
CHILDREN’S CHOIR
CHINA
Approved by the government of Taizhou City, Taizhou Aiyue Children’s Choir is a
non-profit literature and art organization belonging to the Communist Youth League of
Taizhou. The group members, aging from five to sixteen, are selected from the primary and
high schools in Taizhou. With a most outstanding professional conductor employed as our
resident conductor, the Choir aims at advocating individuality and developing children’s
talents, hoping to provide a learning environment and experience of multi-intelligence,
happiness and delicacy. At the same time, with more than 500 group members, we hope
Conductor to discover and foster literary and artistic talents among students in Taizhou, aiming to
make the Choir a top-class and influential exemplary group both at home and abroad.In
HU CHENLIN 2013, the choir participated in second Asia International Vocal Festival, and won the first
prize among the terms of simultaneous.
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 THE JOYFUL VOICES
SINGAPORE
Under the musical direction of choral conductor Ms. Angila Tan, The Joyful Voices is one of the
few independent community choirs in Singapore established upon the values of family-bonding
Conductor and instilling passion for music. They have performed to many in the Singapore heartlands,
moving audiences with their passion and cultivating a spirit of community bonding and
ANGILA TAN enjoyment through music-making.
The choir is made up of children, youth and adults and this special cohesion of voices has
created a choral sound that is unique to them making the group the only independent secular
choir in Singapore comprising members from all walks of life, across a diverse age groups.

THURSINA CHOIR
INDONESIA
"Inspiring" is one of Thursina's values that is still mentioned. Thursina feels that through actively
engaging as Indonesia's representation in international competitions, this value can be fulfilled.
Thursina Voice began in 2018 with the demand for a choir during the graduation ceremony. This
choir is a group that accommodates students' singing talents and interests. Thursina Voice is
made up of female students aged 12 to 18. They are from various parts of Indonesia. Thursina's
voice debuted in competition in 2021, winning a silver medal in the Teenager's category at the
Bali International Choir Festival.
Thursina Voice hopes to develop Indonesian culture through the songs they sing in the
Singapore International Choir Festival. The song Benggong was picked since it is one of the folk Conductor
songs that is well-known in other nations. Benggong describes the people of Maanggarai, East
Nusa Tenggara. The lyrics of the song Benggong describe people's lives during the colonial
period. As a result, this song has the power of emotions to depict the conditions of the moment
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that listeners can feel
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 UNITY OF VOICES
MALAYSIA
Unity of Voices , is a remarkable Choir group that has been entertaining and inspiring audiences for over a decade.
Led by Madam Liow Bee Yee, the choir has become one of the most active and popular clubs in the school.
The choir was founded by a group of students at SMK Kepong Baru, and it has grown in popularity and success over
the years. Currently over 70 members, Unity of Voices has been making choral concerts since 2015, and this year's Conductor
concert, titled "Musica e Amor," promises to be a spectacular showcase of the choir's musical talent and creativity.
In addition to its impressive accomplishments at the local level, Unity of Voices has also made a name for itself on the
international stage. The choir has participated in several international competitions and festivals, earning high praise
KOH TIAN YI
and recognition for its exceptional performances.
Unity of Voices is a shining example of the power of music to bring people together and inspire greatness. The choir
members' talent, dedication, and hard work have earned them a place among the best choral groups in Malaysia , and
they are sure to continue to delight and inspire audiences for many years to come.

UNIVERSITY CHOIR, CULTURAL ASSOCIATION,

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
HONG KONG, CHINA
University Choir, CA, HKU is a non-profitable fully student-run organisation. Founded in 1967, the Choir
has gathered numerous experienced and dedicated singers from diverse backgrounds, providing a stage
for choral music enthusiasts to excel and connect.
The Choir has been actively participating in regional and international choral competitions. Singapore,
Australia, Italy, and Germany are among the places visited. Various awards have been achieved
worldwide, such as Gold Diploma in the 11th International Johannes Brahms Choir Festival and
Competition in 2019, and Gold Diploma in the 2nd Leonardo Da Vinci International Choral Festival in
2018. Not only does it foster the all-rounded development of members, but it also extends the reach of
music within and beyond the University.
Conductor Various concerts are delivered with passion every year, each with a unique theme in line with visions and

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MA WING HENG boundless creative ideas, and they are highly rated by the public. Performers are encouraged to unleash
their full potential on the stage, enhancing Hong Kong's youth choral music scene.
 VOICE OF SUZHOU CHILDREN’S
CHOIR
CHINA
Newly established in September 2022 by the Suzhou Arts and Culture Centre, the children’s
choir consists of 80 aspiring chorister age ranging from 5 to 12. This choir seeks to develop a
Conductor choral singing culture in the Suzhou SIP region by providing them with choral singing
experiences and to develop choral singing skills. The choir also seeks to be more intentionally
ISAIAH KOH international by singing songs of languages around the world and by their use of the Kodaly
methodology for teaching. Under the direction of resident conductor Isaiah Koh, the VOS choir
aspires to become the children’s choir that represents the city of Suzhou internationally.

VOX CAMERATA CHAMBER

SINGERS
SINGAPORE
The Vox Camerata Chamber Singers is the auditioned arm of Vox Camerata. This is a
space where more experienced singers gather to challenge themselves in the art of
choral music-making. The members of the Chamber Singers double up as section
leaders and music tutors for the community choir. On top of supporting the
community choir, the Chamber Singers tackle their own repertoire as well as take on
several projects on their own that advances the mission and objectives of Vox
Camerata.
Conductor
DR. SHAHRIL SALLEH
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 WEST GROVE CHOIR
SINGAPORE
The West Grove Choir was established in 2002 and consists of members ranging from 8 to 12
years old. The objectives of the choir are to foster music appreciation, develop good singing
techniques and musicality, and nurture confidence in pupils while inculcating discipline and Conductor
teamwork through different performance settings. Currently led by choir instructress Ms. Rose
Loh, the choir performs at school events and participates in competitive platforms such as the ROSE LOH
Singapore Youth Festival and community events at community centers. Prior to COVID-19, the
choir had also performed at events at Gardens by the Bay and National Day community events,
as well as external choir accreditation examinations, including the LCM Choir Ensemble.

WOODLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL

CHOIR
SINGAPORE
Priding ourselves as an established choir with an excellent track record, the
Woodlands Primary School Choir has the hard work and dedication put in by the
choristers, teachers, and instructors through the decades to thank for. We frequently
celebrate the achievements and successes of our choristers, who are between the
ages of 8 to 12.
In Woodlands Primary, we envision every chorister to be a confident and gracious
singer, who possesses the discipline and zest to achieve excellence in his or her
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musical pursuit. We hope to develop in all our choristers the skills and knowledge for
EMMANUEL QIU choral singing and music, while nurturing a desire for continuous learning, so they
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SICF 2023
REPERTOIRE
COMPILATION
 Repertoire compilation
Category A1, Equal Voices 12 years and below
Bukit Panjang Primary School Choir Mun Choong Choir
Repertoire Composer/Arranger Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Chinese Medley 罗大佑, 叶佳修, 侯德健, Soran Bushi Wendy B. Stuart
Arr. Jason Ong 数青蛙 Lim Geok Choo
Ribbons In The Sky Andy Beck
Nan Chiau Primary School Choir
CAC Hangzhou Children’s choir Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Repertoire Composer/Arranger Loch Lomond Peter Hollens, Arr. Earlene Rentz
小花旦 Lixin Lei,He Wang, Arr. He Wang (Scottish Folk Song)
予你春风 Xingzimin Pan El Ritmo de la noche Jay Althouse, Arr. Jay Althouse
(The Rhythm of the Night) by
CCPS Choir
Repertoire Composer/Arranger Naval Base Primary School Choir
Dance Dance Dance Mary Donnelly, Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Arr. George L.O. Strid Sakura Japanese Folk Song,
La Mia Stella Ivo Antognini Arr. Toh Ban Sheng
Sigulempong Batak Folksong, Arr. Stefani
CHIJ Our Lady Queen of Peace Chorale
Repertoire Composer/Arranger Pei Chun Chorale
Walking In The Air Howard Blake, Arr. Jason Ong Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Rasa Sayang Arr. Jude B. Roldan First Light Kelly Tang
Hikari Ga (The Light) Ko Matsushita
Concord Primary School Choir
Repertoire Composer/Arranger Raffles Girls' Primary School Choir
Burung Kakaktua Indonesian Folk Song, Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Arr. Jason Ong Who Can Sail Finnish Folk Song,
细水长流 Xi Shui Chang Liu Liang Wen Fu, Arr. Wen Sim (Vem kan segla förutan vind) Arr. Benedict Goh
The Fairy Shoemaker Eric H. Thiman & Sydney Bell
Country Garden Experimental School Choir
Repertoire Composer/Arranger RVPS Choir
宇宙的种子 丁缨 Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Siyahamba Arr. Donald Moore (ASCAP) Inscription of Hope Z. Randall Stroope
Ayo Mama Ambonese Malay Folk Song,
CTP Voices Arr. Jason Ong
Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Angels' Carol John Rutter Sekolah Global Indo-Asia Children's Choir
Clay Doll Folk Song Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Orde-e Mandukayan Folk Song,
Frontier Primary School Choir Arr. Maria Theresa Vezconde-Roldan
Repertoire Composer/Arranger Danza Linda Spevacek
Afternoon On A Hill Cynthia Gray
Chinese Medley 罗大佑, 叶佳修 and 侯德健, St Anthony's Canossian Primary School
Arr. Jason Ong Repertoire Composer/Arranger
The Tiger Sherri Porterfield
Henry Park Primary School Choir Paruparong Bukid Traditional Filipino Folk Song,
Repertoire Composer/Arranger Arr. Martin Ellis and Henry Leck
My Heart's Friend Imant Raminsh
Land of Joy Zechariah Goh Toh Chai Voice of Suzhou Children's Choir
Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Jurong West Primary School Choir Chantez Alleluia! Dave and Jean Perry
Repertoire Composer/Arranger Muramase Victor C. Johnson
When I Close My Eyes Jim Papoulis, (The Mists of Evening)
Arr. Francisco J. Nunez
Guan Huai Fang Shi Sui An, Hu Wenlong, Arr. Wen Sim West Grove Choir
Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Primary School Choir 微笑吧！朋友 Qiu Qingzhang, Arr. Zhou Fenying
Repertoire Composer/Arranger The Rainbow Christina Rossetti,
All Things Bright and Beautiful John Rutter Arr. David N. Childs
Chinese Medley 罗大佑, 叶佳修, 侯德健,
Arr. Jason Ong Woodlands Primary School Choir
Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Linhai Philharmonic Youth Choir Land of Joy Zechariah Goh Toh Chai
Repertoire Composer/Arranger When I Close My Eyes Jim Papoulis
Information not available at the time of print
Information not available at the time of print Zhuhai Enjoy Primary School Children's Choir
Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Marymount Convent School Choir 嘎啦温 AL LAGX 温雨川
Repertoire Composer/Arranger Kuimba Victor C. Johnson
Singapore Town The Sidaislers, arr. Gerald Tan
First Light Kelly Tang, lyrics by Aaron Lee

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Repertoire compilation
Category A2, Equal Voices 17 years and below Category B1, Mixed Voices 19 years and below
BSM Senior Chorus A-Singers
Repertoire Composer/Arranger Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Easy on Me Adele Adkins and Greg Kurstin, 雪花的快樂 周鑫泉
Arr. Mac Huff Soon Ah Will Be Done William Dawson
The Wellerman New Zealand Folksong, Flight Song Kim André Arnesen
Arr. Roger Emerson
Don't You Worry Bout A Thing Steve Wonder, Arr. Roger Emerson Benzar 2 Choir
Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Consonanz Children Choir Old Time Religion Moses Hogans
Repertoire Composer/Arranger Look At The World John Rutter
Ku Bahagia Sherina Munaf, Come Holy Spirit Victor C. Johnson
Arr. Rangga Aristo Kulas
O Sapientia Tadeja Vulc Eben Haezar Christian Senior High School Choir
Yamko Rambe Yamko Arr. Agustinus Bambang Jusana Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Jubilate Deo Peter Anglea, arr. Peter Anglea
Hildan Chorale Down By the Riverside Stacey V. Gibbs,
Repertoire Composer/Arranger Arr. Stacey V. Gibbs
Hotaru Koi Folk Song, Arr. Ro Ogura Cikala Le Pong Pong Daulat Padang, Arr. Ken Steven
Dirait-On Morten Lauridsen
Clap Yo' Hands George Gershwin, Arr. Pete King Eunoia Choir
Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Paduan Suara Anak Batam My Soul, There Is a Country Sir Charles Hubert Hastings
Repertoire Composer/Arranger In Your Heart Ko Matsushita
Cantate Domino Josu Elberdin O Frondens Virga Ben Hanlon
Sing A New Song Michael D. Mendoza
Pujilah Tuhan Yang Maha Besar Agastya Rama Listya Kosayu Choir
Repertoire Composer/Arranger
PENABUR Children Choir Daemon Irrepit Callidus Gyorgy Orban
Repertoire Composer/Arranger Ave Maria Gratia Plena Josu Elberdin
Salve Regina Kocsár Miklós Dies Irae Michael John Trotta
Gloria Patri Ken Steven
Water Dance of Lluvia Darius Lim NJC Junior High Choir
Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Pqwasan na Taoshan De vitae vanitate György Orbán
Repertoire Composer/Arranger Exultate Deo Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Bunun Harvest Song Arr. Yu, Kuo-Hsiung Hana Ko Matsushita
The Joiku Jukka Linkola
跳舞歌 uya balay Atayal traditional songs, NUS High School Choir
Arr. Huang, Chun-Ta Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Tap Tap Sydney Guillaume
Smepsa Choir Semarang O Magnum Mysterium Javier Busto
Repertoire Composer/Arranger Barso Re A R Rahman
O Sapientia Tadeja Vulc, Arr. Tadeja Vulc
Cikala Le Pong Pong Daulat Padang, Arr. Ken Steven Riverside Choir
The Fire Dance of Luna Darius Lim, Arr, Darius Lim Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Horane Matushita, Ko
Taizhou Aiyue Children's Choir Il Est Bel Et Bon Pierre Passereau, Arr. David Das
Repertoire Composer/Arranger Go! Said The Star Ryan Main
Information not available at the time of print
SEMANJA Chorale
Thursina Voice Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Repertoire Composer/Arranger Soleram Indonesian Folksong,
Ikusten Duzu Josu Elberdin Arr. Josu Elberdin
Benggong Indonesian Folksong Sik Sik Sibatu Manikam Indonesian Batak Folksong,
- Manggarai Traditional, Arr. Pontas Purba
Arr. Ken Steven Tuhan Berapa Lama Lagi Pontas Purba, Arr. Pontas Purba
Don't Rain on My Parade Bob Merrill and Jule Styne,
Arr. Dinar Prismasti Smada Youth Singers
Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Autumn Lorenzo Donati
Who Shall Win My Lady Fair? Robert Lucas De Pearsall
Hela Rotan, Arr. Ken Steven
Category A3, Equal Voices 25 years and below
Unity of Voices
Dames of Harmonia
Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Deus Ex Machina Bartholomew Begley,
Der Wassermann Robert Schumann (1810)
Arr. Jakub Neske
Northern Lights Ola Gjeilo (1978)
Flow Water Damien Kehoe, Arr. Damien Kehoe
Dayung Sampan Darius Lim (1986)
Jabberwocky Lewis Carroll, Arr. René Clausen

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Category B2, Mixed Voices 25 years and below Category B3, Mixed Voices Open
Elysian Voices Cantabile Chorale
Repertoire Composer/Arranger Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Exsultate Deo Alessandro Scarlatti (1660), Ehre sei Gott in der Hohe Felix Mendelssohn (1809)
Arr. Alessandro Scarlatti A Drop in the Ocean Eriks Essenvald (1977)
Hela Rotan Ken Steven, Arr. Ken Steven (1993) Maha Kali Bagus S. Utomo (1989)
雪花的快乐 周鑫泉 (1931), Arr. 徐志摩
Cantemus Chorale
ITS Student Choir Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Repertoire Composer/Arranger A Hymn of Grateful Heart Ken Steven (1993)
Vigilate William Byrd (1540-1623) Ave Maria Anton Bruckner (1824)
Epilogue Tadeja Vulc (1978) Dies Irae Michael John Trotta (1978)
Birds of Paradise, Arr. Amillio Pahlevi
And Budi Susanto (1979) Centro Escolar University Singers Manila
Repertoire Composer/Arranger
PSM "Bunga Almamater" Universitas Islam Malang Cantate Domino Jan Pieterszon Sweenlinck
Repertoire Composer/Arranger (1562 - 1621)
Auf Dem See Felix Mendelssohn (1809 - 1847) Mate Saule Peteris Vasks (1946)
Nascatur Pax Satô Kentarou (12 May 1981) Magnifikat Ily Matthew Maniano (1988)
Gayatri Bagus S. Utomo (1989)
Dux Stella Voce
University Choir, Cultural Association, Repertoire Composer/Arranger
The University of Hong Kong Ave Maria Ivan Yohan (1975)
Repertoire Composer/Arranger I Will Lift Mine Eyes Jake Runestad (1986)
也許 陳啟揚 Crucifixus a 8 Antonio Lotti (1667)
O Quam Gloriosum est Regnum Tomas Luis de Victoria (1548)
J'endtends le Moulin Donald Patriquin (1938) Gita Dian Nuswa Choir
Repertoire Composer/Arranger
O Salutaris Hostia Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225),
Arr. Gioacchino Roossini
Lux Aeterna Alfonsus Andaru
Elders Drinking Song Chiung-Ying Chang

Shanghai TMC Chamber Choir

Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Mailied Mendelssohn (1809)
Ave Verum Corpus Javier Busto (1949)
Jubilate Deo Ko Matsushita (1962)

Sonore Chamber Choir

Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Ubi Caritas Caspar (1996)
Das Mädchen Johannes Brahms (1833)
Senandung Dewata Caspar (1996)

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Category F, Folklore Open Category S, Musica Sacra Open
Cantabile Chorale Cantabile Chorale
Repertoire Composer/Arranger Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Cik cik periuk Sambas Folksong, O Magnum Mysterium Javier Busto (1949)
Arr. Bagus S. Utomo Deus in Adiutorium Juan Gutierrez de Padilla (1590)
Bang Bang Wis Rahino Yogyakarta Folksong, meum intende
Arr. Bagus S. Utomo Bless art Thou, O Lord Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873)
Gayatri Balinese Folksong,
Arr. Bagus S. Utomo Centro Escolar University Singers Manila
Repertoire Composer/Arranger
CBSUA Chorale
Hodie Christus Natus Est Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck
Repertoire Composer/Arranger
(1562 - 1621)
Ahibakle Arr. Bienvenido B. Constantino, Jr
Panis Angelicus Joed Balsamo (1977)
Ganaq-an Arr. Ruben Federizon
Salampati Arr. Ruben Federizon Surge Illuminare Budi Susanto Yohanes (1979)

Centro Escolar University Singers Manila ITS Student Choir

Repertoire Composer/Arranger Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Leron Leron Sinta Arr. Saunder Choir Inter Brachia Salvatoris Mei Heinrich Schutz (1585-1672)
Caturog na Nonoy Arr. Fidel G. Calalang, Jr. Deliver Me, O Lord Tine Bec (1993)
Penitensya Arr. Ian Gabriel T. Corpuz Gloria Patri David Bennett Thomas (1969)

Elysian Voices Sonore Chamber Choir

Repertoire Composer/Arranger Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Soleram Arr. Josu Elberdin Alleluia Jakes Runestad (1986)
Rasa Sayang Arr. Toh Ban Sheng Die Himmel Erzählen Die Heinrich Schütz (1585)
A Glimpse of Malaysia Arr. Geneviene Wong Jen Pei Ehre Gottes
Agnus Dei, Caspar (1996)
Gita Dian Nuswa Choir qui Tollis Peccata Mundi
Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Cikala Le Pong Pong Daulat Padang, Arr. Ken Steven Vox Camerata Chamber Singers
Ugo-ugo Kusniah, Arr. Budi Susanto Yohanes Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Tari Kembang Janger Alfonso Andika Wiratma, Sing Joyfully William Byrd (1539/40)
Arr. Alfonso Andika Wiratma Hombres, Hombres Victoria Joseph Twist (1982)
Jubilate Deo Mark Raenial Agpasa (?1998?)
ITS Student Choir
Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Piso Suri Djaga Sembiring Depari,
Arr. Budi Susanto Yohanes
Impen-Impenan, Arr. Muhammad Arif Aminuddin
Benggong Arr. Ken Steven

Kosayu Choir
Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Bungong Jeumpa Arr.Amillio P ahlevi
Piso Surit Arr. Budi Susanto Yohanes
Ma Rencong Rencong Arr. Budi Susanto Yohanes

PSM "Bunga Almamater" Universitas Islam Malang

Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Paris Barantai Arr. Ken Steven
Janger Arr. Budi Susanto Yohanes
Benggong Arr. Ken Steven

Taizhou Aiyue Children's Choir

Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Information not available at the time of print

The Joyful Voices

Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Xiao Xiao Yang Er Yao Hui Jia Yao Min, Arr. Wen Sim
Burung Kakaktua Arr. Jason Ong
Chan Mali Chan Arr. Wen Sim

Vox Camerata Chamber Singers

Repertoire Composer/Arranger
Lok Sui Ten Zechariah Goh Toh Chai
Pantun Pusaka Syafiqah 'Adha Sallehin
Tuttarana Reena Ismail

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 Acknowledgements
SourceWerkz and Rave Group Int’l would like to sincerely thank and acknowledge the following people,
partners and sponsors for making the return of the

7th Singapore International Choral Festival

a success,

Festival Director, Lim Ai Hooi

Artistic Director, Jennifer Tham

Our International Jury Panel consisting of:

Anna Tabita Abeleda Piquero, Anthony Trecek-King, Jing Ling-Tam, Michael Barrett,
Pedro Teixeira and Susanna Saw

National Arts Council

Our Guest-of-Honour, NAC CEO Mr Low Eng Teong

Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival, Bali International Choir Festival and
the Malaysia Choral Eisteddfod

Asia Choral Grand Prix

Our fantastic concert venues and their staff:

Victoria Concert Hall and the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music

Wan Zhong Wei and his visually proficient video crew

Tan Zexun and his eagle-eyed photography crew

Our aurally adept Sound Technician Steven Cheong

Young Artist Seah Xin Ying Ashlyn for her hand-painted SICF stickers

Our tireless chaperones and staff

Most importantly, this festival would not be possible without our wonderful participating choirs,
accompanists, teachers and their choral directors. Thank you for joining us in Singapore and we hope to
see you again soon. Keep singing!

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Programme includes:
Concerts
International Choral Competition
Choral Workshops
Cultural Exchange
Grand Prix
Qualify for the Asia Choral Grand Prix!

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28 - 31 July 2024
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