Chinese Orchestra
Chinese Orchestra
Inaugurated in 1992, St. Nicholas Chinese Orchestra (SNCO) started off with a few individuals interested in certain instruments. Initially, there were only dizi and pipa classes.
Gradually, interest spread and a few enthusiastic girls sent a proposal to the principal Mrs Hwang-Lee Poh See to start a Chinese Orchestra as a Co-Curricular Activity, backing their plan up with the reason that St Nicholas was a Chinese school. From the small handful of students, our orchestra has expanded to its current 70 odd members.
Some of the orchestra’s key objectives are to promote the awareness and appreciation of Chinese music, as well as to exchange ideas and experiences among musically-oriented institutions and individuals. We also felt that there was a need to take an active interest in the civic, cultural, and general welfare of the Chinese and wider community.
Under the guidance of our conductor, instructors, and teachers, the orchestra has been steadily improving. SNCO is also continually working to develop the group’s repertoire and technical capabilities, to foster new audiences, as well as recruit and train new members.
CCA Information
| Training / Meeting Venue | Music Room (Monday) Various Classrooms (Friday) |
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| Training Day / Time | Monday: 3.45 pm - 6.30 pm Friday: 4.00 pm - 6.30 pm |
| Instructors | Mr Chin Yen Choong (Conductor) Mr Tony Ang Ting Leong Ms Tan Joon Chin Mr Danny Ng Ms Cheng Tzu Ting Ms Guo Xiaojin Mr Jacky Ng Mr Sebastian Yio |
Teachers-in-charge
| Ms Lim Hwee Chin Mr David Chang Ms Elizabeth Goh |
Student Executive Committee (2025)
| Name | Class | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Dou Peiqi | Sec 4G | President |
| Chloe Sim | Sec 4C | Vice President |
| Nina Yee | Sec 4P | Secretary |
| Ang Yi Xuan | Sec 4C | Student Conductor |
| Calista Wong | Sec 4D | Publicity Director |
| Cheong Ying Xuan | Sec 4D | Welfare Director |
| Kaitlyn Lee | Sec 4T | Quarter Mistress |
| Ariel Koh | Sec 4L | Laxian Sectional Leader |
| Xu Chenyini | Sec 4P | Tanbo Sectional Leader |
| Joy Tang | Sec 4F | Cello-Bass Sectional Leader |
| Yap Zi Qi | Sec 4H | Woodwind Sectional Leader |
| Christabelle Loo | Sec 4D | Daji Sectional Leader |
CCA Highlights
| August 2024 Performance at Kebun Baru CC National Day Dinner |
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| August 2024 National Day Celebration performance for elderly at TOUCHPoint @ Geylang Bahru |  |
| May 2024 Jubilate XIV |  |
| Mar 2024 Exchange with EJCO |  |
| April 2023 2023 Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation Chinese Orchestra participated in the biennale SYF Arts Presentation (Full Orchestra Category) and is proud to have achieved the Certificate of Distinction |
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CCA Achievements
| Competition | Level | Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation |
Chinese Orchestra (Mixed Ensemble) | Certificate of Distinction |