season greetings! :)

here's wishing everyone a merry merry christmas and a wonderful 2008 ahead!

all the best to our SYF 2008! :)

"Sound of War" Performance 2nd Dec 2007 (Sun)

The Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) City Chinese Orchestra presents its popular Chinese Classics series in collaboration with invited guests from Shanghai Conservatory of Music.

The Orchestra will be performing popular Orchestral pieces on the theme of war (for instance Fantasia Terra-cotta Warriors 秦兵马俑幻想曲 etc.) Here are the details of the performance:

Date: 2nd Dec 07 (Sunday)
Venue: Victoria Concert Hall
Time: 5pm
Ticket Price: $12 and $15

If you would like to attend the concert, please kindly email to khs_orchestra@yahoo.com by 25th November 2007 (Sunday) or contact Shangyin Music School at 67429359 directly to order your tickets.

Regards :)

East Zone Camp VCH Performance Photos and Videos!

Dear all,

Thank you everyone for your hard work for the entire East Zone Camp and Performance at VCH! The KHS students had their debut performance of the Terra-cotta Warriors at Victoria Concert Hall on 10th November 2007.

Click on the following to view videos and photos! :)

Videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXYoax7bh3Q

Photos:
http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2086532710&code=30329945&mode=invite&DCMP=isc-email-AlbumInvite

Regards

Term 4, Nov and Dec Holiday Training Schedule

Dear all,

Attached is the Term 4, Nov and Dec Holiday Training Schedule.

**Please note that there are slight changes: Students will only be attending 1/2 day camp on 5 Nov. After lunch at Dunman, they will be heading back to Kong Hwa for 小组 practice with their respective instructors and for new costumes measurements. They will be released at the same time - 5:45pm.

The trainings in the Holidays will be on Mondays (9am - 430pm), Thurdays (9am - 1230pm) and Fridays (9am - 430pm). The students will be practising the 2 SYF pieces intensively during the school holidays.



We hope to seek your understanding and let's encourage the students to perform their best! :)

Click here to see the Term 4, Nov and Dec Holiday Training Schedule.

East Zone CO Camp from 2nd Nov 07

Dear all,

Please be informed that the students will be attending East Zone CO Camp. Details are as follows:

Date: 2, 5, 6, 7, 9 Nov 2007
Time: 715am - 545pm (Students to gather in school canteen, students will be dismissed at 545pm in Kong Hwa School)
Attire: PE Shirt and Shorts/Skirt

There will also be a performance on 10th November 2007 at Victoria Concert Hall. Details are as follows:

Date: 10 Nov 2007
Time: 9am - 8pm (9am to start practice at KHS, performance starts at 5pm)
Attire: Wear PE shirt and shorts/shirt and bring along costume

Thank you!

Practices From Term 4

Hi all,

Term 4 is extremely crucial and we hope to seek the parents' support in engaging the students in the weekly practices.

Attendance is very important and students who are absent must submit parents' letter/medical certificate to the Duty Teacher In Charge.

Please click here to view Term 4 Schedule>>
http://sg.geocities.com/khs_orchestra/term4.JPG

Thank you very much for your kind understanding. Let's work hand in hand towards the SYF Competition 2008. :)

Regards,
Miss Chan YL :)

SHHK Combined Performance Photos & Video

Hi everyone!

SHHK Combined Performance Photos!

http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2087689600&code=29846048&mode=invite&DCMP=isc-email-AlbumInvite

Videos on Youtube!

采茶歌 Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmXq-_RBC54
采茶歌 Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiin6tOAoHg

SHHK Combined Camp and Performance

Hi all,

35 students were selected to participate in the SHHK Combined Camp and Performance. The details are as follows:

1) SHHK Combined Camp - 道南、崇福、爱同、南侨、光华
Date: 5 Sept - 7 Sept 07
Time: 9am - 4pm
Venue: KHS
Attire: School Uniform

Music teachers will be teaching all the students new pieces and the students will be able to interact with CO students from other schools.

2) SHHK Performance
Date: 8 Sept 07
Time: 1030am - 330pm (Performance from 2pm - 3pm)
Venue: KHS School Hall
Attire: School Uniform (Orange T-Shirt for Camp Participants)

This is when the various schools present a music piece of their own, plus the combined CO Camp piece.

Geylang Serai National Day Performance

Special thanks to the following students who performed for the Geylang Serai National Day Dinner Performance on 26th August 07:

1) Ryan Yip
2) Dylan Siaahan
3) Pang Yong Wei
4) Ho Jing Jing
5) Shao Shan
6) Dai Hong Rui
7) Tay Jun Wen
8) Keif Tan

Well done! :) We will be posting up photos soon!

CO Session this Wednesday 1st Aug Cancelled

Hi everyone,

Please take note that the CO Session 大组 on 1st August is cancelled for the safety of the pupils, as some cracks were found on a wall at KHS Extension on Monday. 小课 will still commence at the other Extension block that is unaffected.

Rest assured that the situation is currently being assessed and measures will be taken to fix the problem. The OM and school has already taken steps to address it.

Lessons will carry on next Monday 1:30pm - 4:30pm.

Thank you!

CO Schedule for Term 3

Dear all,

Attached is the CO schedule for Term 3.

The March of SYCO

Hi everyone,

KHS CO will be attending a performance by SYCO this Saturday (2nd June). The details are as follows:

Date: 2nd June 2007 (Sat)
Venue: Singapore Conference Hall
Time to Assemble: 7:30pm to gather at the Lobby of Conference Hall
Time of Dismissal: 10pm at Singapore Conference Hall
Attire: Casual


Please note:

1) Students do not have to pay for their tickets as it will be paid for by the school. Parents who would like to attend the performance, please purchase your tickets at SISTIC counters.

2) Students are to gather at the Lobby before the performance and they will be dismissed from the Conference Hall. Please note that no transport is provided for this event.

We are featured! :)

We are featured in "Our Town@ Marine Parade"

A Quarterly Publication of Marine Parade Town Council.

- KHS CO performed for Chingay@Heartlands at Tanjong Rhu -

Dear Parents,

If your child is in Primary 6 this year and would like to apply for Direct School Admission (DSA) through Chinese Orchestra, please kindly email to khs_orchestra@yahoo.com. I will prepare a testimonial for him/her and a record of all his/her past performances and achievements.

Please allow at least 1 week for the collection of the testimonial.

Regards,
Miss Chan YL :)

More about KHSCO

Click here for more information about the differences in 小课、小组和大组.

Amended Holiday Schedule

Hi everyone,

The amended holiday schedule is distributed to the student today.

Please kindly note that the Big Group practices has been shifted to Friday Morning 830am - 1230pm on 1st June and 8th June, after which lunch will be provided for the students. They will be viewing a few Chinese Orchestra Videos as well.

As for Week 4 of holidays, the students will be attending Big Group sessions on Wednesday 20th June from 1pm to 5pm.

Thank you for your kind understanding. :)

Family Day Performance~!

Hi everyone!

Chinese Orchestra will be performing during Family Day on 26th May 2007 (Sat). The students involved are Vanessa, Ryan and Yuzhen. They will be performing 扬琴 pieces.

Do buy your tickets and support them! :)

Term 2 and June Holidays Schedule

Hi all,

We will be practicing intensively for the SYF Competition next year, hence all students' attendance is extremely important. Please do email me or inform me (ext 570) if your child is unable to attend any sessions.

Thank you for your kind understanding towards this issue. :)

Click here for the June Holiday Schedule. We will be practicing on Mon, Wed and Friday 1:30pm - 4:30pm.

CCA Suspended until 14th May 07

Dear all,

All CCA will be suspended from Week 7 to Week 8.

Please kindly note that the consent form issued by the school has been distributed to your child through their form teachers.

CCA will resume on 14th May 2007 (Monday), and we will be training intensively then.

Thank you and best of luck for the exams!

River Angpow 2007 Prize Presentation in School

Middle Earth Filming - Thank you for your understanding :)

Middle Earth TV has successfully filmed the KHS CO students during practice today. The show will be aired on Channel 8 in June/July and I will keep everyone informed about the timing! :)

We would like to thank all the parents for their kind understanding. We aimed to end the production at 430pm, hence no consent forms were issued as it was still within the CCA practice hours (130pm to 430pm). However, the filming time was extended and we sincerely apologise for any inconveniences caused.

Nevertheless, the students had a great time filming and do keep a lookout for the performances and interviews this coming June/July! And the teachers would also like to thank all the KHS CO Alumni for coming down to lend a hand and to offer their support! You guys are simply great! :)

Once again, thank you very much for your kind understanding :)

[Do check out the filming photos @ Sony Image Station.]

Middle Earth Production Filming

Hi all,

Middle Earth Production Team will be filming KHSCO on Wednesday (11th April) at 230pm. Some students will be interviewed and the show will be aired on channel 8 (I will update everyone about the date and time of the show. :))

All students are required to change into the costume (no makeup) for the filming. CO Practice will be as usual from 130pm to 430pm.

Photos of the filming will be posted at a much later date.

Thanks!

Videos!

春到河畔 07 - 笛子 《上学去》

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6eeCyf1S4A


春到河畔 07 - 弹拨乐《金蛇狂舞》

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG6iK5tAgQo


春到河畔 07 - 扬琴《数西调》

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJEB9IfBR9I


春到河畔 07 - 二胡《赛马》

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeMUPb0oTjg

Filming @ KHS

Hi everyone,

The filming of KHSCO for 明大传媒 will be postponed to April as a handful of students will be involved in field trips during this week.

Apologies for any inconveniences caused and stay tune for the updates about the filming procedures! :)

No Practices During Term Break

Dear all,

There are no practices during the term break. All students can take this opportunity to take a good rest! We will start practicing the SYF songs with renewed energy when school reopens!

Have a great holiday! (",)

Chingay@Heartlands

Hi everyone,

KHS CO will be performing this saturday at Chingay@Heartlands. Here are the details:


Event: Chingay@Heartlands
Date: 3rd March 2007 (Saturday)
Time: 1:30pm to 7:45pm

The flow of events are as follows:


1:30pm - Students to gather at school canteen
1:35pm - Time to Change and Make Up
2:30pm - Final Rehearsal
3:45pm - Students to gather at Canteen (Get ready for departure + Load instruments)
4:00pm - Departure to Blk 5A, The Pavilion, Link Building, Jalan Batu (Tanjong Rhu Estate)
4:30pm - Preparation for Performance
5:15pm - Performance by KHS CO (1st Round)
6:15pm - Performance by KHS CO (2nd Round)
6:30pm - Drummers（打击乐） to prepare for performance
7:00pm - Drummers Performance
7:15pm - Return to KHS
7:30pm - Arrival at KHS and Unloading of Instruments
7:45pm - Dismissal of Students. Parents can pick their child at KHS Gate 2.

Please Note:
Students can wear their costumes and black shoes to school directly.
Packed dinner will be provided for all performers.
All students will be dismissed at 7:45pm at KHS Gate 2.

Thank you very much! :)

Congratulations!

Congrats to the small groups who did well for the Talent Competition! They performed in front of the public at the 春到河畔(River Angpow) center stage!

We are awarded with the Third Prize and 3 Merit Awards!

The students who were part of this event are:

笛子
Pang Yong Wei
Lau Yu Ling
Ho Ming Xia
Goh Ting Xuan,Beverly
Ho Jing Jing

二胡，打击乐
Keif Tan
Peng Siu Suien Justin
Chian Min Yu, Nicole
Chia Ming Min Clarissa
Vong Jing Chee
Brenda Koh Siu Han
Yip Boee
Joan Quah Mei Yin
Tay Jun Wen
Lim Wei Xian, Brandon
Ng Rui Chuen Joyce

扬琴
Ng Yu Zhen
Ko Wan Suan
Vanessa Wee Xin Hui
Yip Wei Sheng Ryan

柳琴，阮
Goh Yiling
Ng Xin Ler
Ho Chin Hui
Rachel Yeo Le Qi
Crystal Chan Yu Han
Goh Jia Hui
Tang Hui Ying
Chen Rui
Gina Widjaya
Ng Yu Shui
Ko Jia Yi
Loy Meng Jee Mindy

Well done students! and a BIG thank you to all parents who came down to help out and support the event！ ：）

(photos and videos will be posted soon!)

22nd Feb 2007 (Thursday) 春到河畔

Hi all, here is the scheduled timings for the performance on 22nd Feb 2007 (Thursday) for 春到河畔。

3.50pm - Students gather in canteen in uniform with black shoes
4.00pm - Start of rehearsal
4.30pm - Time to eat! (Instruments to be loaded into truck)
4.45pm - Start of Makeup and Time to change into costumes
5.30pm - Leave KHS for performance venue
6.00pm - Arrival at 春到河畔 (Collect instruments and fine tuning)
6.30pm - Ready for performance
7.00pm - Start of performance
9.00pm - End of performance (Boarding bus to KHS)
9.30pm to 9.45pm - Arrival at KHS (Gate 2)


Students please remember to bring along your costumes (if they are not in the cupboard).
Parent volunteers, please kindly collect a parent volunteer tag and gather at 4pm.

Thank you so much for your kind understanding and help!:)

Results of 青少年才艺大赛

Congratulations to the following groups and solo who have made it to the finals of the 青少年才艺大赛 (Talent Competition).

Solo:
Keif Tan 琵琶

Group:
二胡《赛马》
笛子《上学去》
扬琴《喜讯》
弹拨乐《金蛇狂舞》

They will be performing at 春到河畔(At the field in front of Marina Square) on 22nd February 2007 (Thursday) from 7pm -9pm.

Consent forms and more details will be sent to all parents shortly. We sincerely hope that the parents will be able to help out on that day.

Thank you and congrats again!:)

CO Activity for January - Logo Designing Competition

Dear parents and students,

The Chinese Orchestra will be planning a series of fun activites for CO students to participate. To start off, the students would have to let their creative juices flow and design a CO logo to call their very own.:)

Please take a look at the Logo Competition poster. Thank you Puay Cher for designing this poster. :)

第二届青少年才艺大赛

Hi everyone,

Some students will be participating in the 第二届青少年才艺大赛 (Preliminary Rounds) this Saturday (27/1/2007) from 830am to 1030am in school.

The students performing solo are:
1) Keif Tan
2) Vanessa Wee
3) Ko Wan Suan
4) Beverly Goh
5) Shao Shan
6) Tay Jun Wen

The students performing in group item are from：
1) 　笛子　《上学去》
2)　二胡　《赛马》
3)　弹拨乐《金蛇狂舞》

Click here to find out more about the compeition>

The students have to be in full school uniform with white shoes. Please remember to meet at 815am at the canteen.

Thank you for your kind attention. :)

Updated Schedule: Change of Practice Venues

Hi everyone,

This is the updated Schedule. The dates are the same, the only change is the venue for 小组练习. We are trying our best to arrange the venue so that the students can have a more conducive practice environment. However, students will still have to gather at 1:20pm at the canteen for attendance taking.

Or click here to see a larger picture of the schedule>

Welcome to Chinese Orchestra 小组练习！:)

We would like to welcome the following new students to the Big CO Family! :)

欢迎来到光华华乐团的大家庭！

Primary 4 & 5 (Attending 小组 大组 on Mondays and Wednesday from 130pm to 430pm)
1）Zhang Yu Quan 二胡
2）Damian Chong 提琴

Primary 3 ( Students participating since Pri 1 and 2)
(Attending 小组on Mondays and 小课* on Wednesdays from 130pm to 430pm)
1) Ko Wei Lin 柳琴
2) Goh Jia Yi 阮
3) Lim Ying Xuan 阮
4) Su Xin Yee 扬琴
5) Ng Yi Ren Ryan 扬琴
6) Chua Wei Rong 扬琴
7) Charlene Tan Liyi 扬琴
8) Melvin Loy 二胡
9) Teri Lim 二胡
10) Lynette Poon 二胡
11) Goh Hui Qi 二胡
12) Chua Yun Xuan 二胡

* Specific 小课 timings will be arranged and informed on Monday.

First Week of CCA

Dear parents,

Sincere apologies for any inconveniences caused during the first week of CCA. The schedule will be revised and fixed by this weekend. I will send emails/sms to you to keep you updated about Kong Hwa Chinese Orchestra.

Thank you so much for your kind understanding.

Warmest regards,
Ms Chan YL :)

CO Practice 2007

Hi all,

Please kindly note the following:

1) CO Practice (小组、大组 for exisiting Pri 3-6 members) starts on 15th Jan 2007 (Monday) from 130pm to 430pm. Practices will be on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please click here for the schedule.

2) 小课 Practice (for current Pri 3 students who had taken lessons since last year) starts on 17th Jan 2007 (Wednesday) from 130pm to 430pm. Individual group timings will be assigned then after.

3) 小课 Practice (for new Pri 3 students who just joined CO) will start once the number of new students is confirmed. 小课 schedules will be confirmed shortly.

4) 小课 Practice (for current Pri 2 students who attended lessons last year) starts on 17th Jan 2007 (Wednesday) from 10am to 12noon. Individual group timings will be assigned then after.

5) 小课 Practice (for current Pri 1 students) will start once the number of new students is confirmed. 小课 schedules will be confirmed shortly.

Thank you for your kind understanding. :)