legACy Programme Booklet

Presented by the Anglo-Chinese School Wind Orchestra, A Chapter of the Oldham Club

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ACS Wind Orchestra

The Anglo-Chinese Wind Orchestra (ACSWO) was established in 1997 by a passionate group of former members of the Anglo-Chinese Junior College Concert Band. This cherished ensemble serves as a place where band alumni can relive their treasured memories and bask in the camaraderie they share. The year 2012 saw the inauguration of LegACy, ACSWO's very own annual concert. It serves as a celebration of the rich heritage left behind by ACJC Concert Band alumni, who have played a vital role in shaping the band's current success.

Committed to giving back to their alma mater, ACSWO supports the endeavours of the ACJC Concert Band and serves as a source of inspiration and encouragement to their juniors. Guided by the school's motto, "The Best is Yet to Be," ACSWO reflects the spirit of their alma mater.

The ACSWO, also known as Oldham Wind Orchestra, is a Chapter of the Oldham Club - the outreach arm of ACS OBA. Through sports, arts, and various activities, Oldham Club strengthens ties with alumni and the wider community, engaging and guiding ACS students, alumni, and friends in the values and traditions of the school.

ACJC Concert Band

Founded in 1977, the Anglo-Chinese Junior College (ACJC) Concert Band has sought to hone the musical talents of each student to develop vibrant individuals. The extensive and well-developed band education programme has produced outstanding results. The band has also been an avid participant in numerous overseas music festivals to gain exposure. The ACJC Concert Band earned the Gold award and Adjudicator's Choice of Command Band at the 17th Australian International Music Festival. The band also clinched the gold award and was named the top band of the 6th Jungfrau Music Festival in Interlaken, Switzerland, as well as obtained Gold awards in the 4th Los Angeles International Music Festival and Chicago International Music Festival.

In Singapore, the ACJC Concert Band clinched the 1st and 2nd prize in the Open Division of the Singapore International Band Festival in 2014 and 2018 respectively. Additionally, the band has attained consecutive Gold awards at the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) since 1992. In 2011, the band was the only band to be awarded Gold with Honours. The band has consistently obtained the Certificate of Distinction at the SYF Arts Presentation after the change in the awards scheme in the following years, most recently in the 2023 Singapore Youth Festival.

Dr. Lee Tian Tee Dr. Lee Tian Tee graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 1986 with a Bachelor of Music (Trumpet Performance) degree under a fouryear Public Service Commission / Singapore Symphony Orchestra scholarship. Under the tutelage of Mr. Carter Eggers and Mr. James Underwood, he mastered the rudiments of trumpet playing. He then studied the fine art of conducting under renowned mentors such as Professor Shalom Ronly Riklis, Mr. Russel Reed and the late Ms Elizabeth Green.

He served in the Singapore Symphonic Orchestra for nine years when he returned. In 1996, Dr. Lee left Singapore for further studies at the University of the Pacific in California under the Lee Foundation scholarship. While there, he was awarded the Graduate Assistant Scholarship of the Music Education Department.

He guest-conducted the University Orchestra and the Concert Band and served as a trumpeter of the San Francisco Wind Orchestra. Dr. Lee graduated as a Doctoral Graduate Research Scholar from the National Institute of Education/Nanyang Technological University in 2004, where he focused his research on Singapore wind band education.

In 2001, Dr. Lee founded the Singapore chapter of the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (WASBE), now known as the Wind Bands Association of Singapore, which organises numerous activities to promote and educate the local wind bands. In July 2005, Dr Lee and his team organized the prestigious 12th WASBE International Conference which drew many world-class wind bands and music educators.

Since 2009, Dr Lee has been advancing the wind music education in China with his position as professor of music education at the Sichuan Conservatory of Music. He helped to establish the wind music education major officially in 2012, the first of its kind in the country.

Dr Lee was the conductor of the Anglo-Chinese Junior College band between 1994 to 2008, leading the band to many accolades both locally and internationally. He has also directed the bands from Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), National University of Singapore, West-Winds, , Singapore Polytechnic Band and more.

Mr. Tarun Jayaram Beginning his musical journey at the age of 13, Tarun Jayaram picked up an uncommon wind instrument; the bagpipes during his time in the Saint Joseph’s Institution Military Band, Singapore. It was there that his interest in band music developed and led to him joining the symphonic band at Catholic Junior College years later. In JC, Tarun began on the Clarinet and has been active as a clarinettist since. He obtained his Specialist Diploma in Orchestral Concucting and Leadership from the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in 2018.

He began his teaching endeavours as an Assistant Band Director at Clementi Town Secondary School in 2015. He has since led several bands and wind ensembles and has served as Ensemble Tutor at the Wind Band Association (Singapore) Band Festival between 2018 and 2023.

Tarun is currently a Band Director of the Broadrick Secondary School Concert Band, Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School Concert Band and Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) Symphonic Band. Alongside his teaching work, Tarun actively performs in several local ensembles and is an Executive Council Member of the Band Director’s Association (Singapore).

Repertoire March Walking for Joy Koji Doi Cavetowns ‘Cappadocia’ Satoshi Yagisawa Elegant Refinement 幸福的格物 Chen Qian El Golpe Fatal Dirk Brosse -IntermissionRhapsody in Blue George Gershwin arr. Emi Maeda American Riversongs Pierre LaPlante Singapura Suite Part II Jan Van Der Roost Japanese Graffiti XIV Arr. Hideaki Miura Phantom of the Opera Andrew Lloyd Webber arr. Johan de Meij

Cavetowns ‘cappadocia’ Satoshi Yagisawa "Cavetowns 'Cappadocia'" by Satoshi Yagisawa is inspired by the ancient and mysterious region of Cappadocia in modern Turkey, known for its unique rock formations and extensive underground cities.

The piece reflects the awe-inspiring landscape and the historical significance of Cappadocia, which housed early Christians escaping persecution.

Through vivid musical imagery, Yagisawa captures the essence of this land of beautiful horses and hidden cities, bringing to life the fantastical scenery and the resilient spirit of its inhabitants.

elegant refinement 幸福的格物 Chen Qian This work incorporates elements of Guangdong folk music and is divided into four chapters. In the first chapter, the theme is played with the beautiful and mellow timbre of the French horn, followed by the lyrical timbre of the soprano saxophone to express the sweetness flowing in people's hearts. The second chapter uses the rhythm of 6/8 beats to reflect the contemporary Guangdong people's pursuit and yearning for happiness. The third chapter expresses the Guangdong people's indomitable and pioneering spirit of struggle. Lastly, the fourth chapter is a reproduction of the theme of happiness, reflecting the people's aftertaste of happiness, making each note full of happiness.

el golpe fatal Dirk Brosse With the sound of trumpets and a long drum roll Dirk Brossé takes you to the splendour of the opening ceremony of a bullfight! The rhythm and the use of South American percussion instruments convey a festive atmosphere whilst broad lines and bright colours describe the solemn nature of this event. The imaginary bull is received with great acclaim with the full band playing. Two contrasting themes represent the heroic matador and the condemned bull. The audience cheers as the bull collapses and strong final chords round off the triumph of the matador.

The final quiet notes give a feeling of melancholy reflecting the sad end of this story.

american riversongs Pierre LaPlante American Riversongs is based on traditional and composed music of an earlier time, when the rivers and waterways were the lifelines of a growing nation.

It begins with a rousing setting of “Down the River”, followed by an expansive and dramatic treatment of “Shenandoah”, or “Across the Wide Missouri”, as it is sometimes called. After a brief transition, a brass band is heard playing a quadrille-like version of Stephen Foster’s “The Glendy Burk”. As the “Glendy Burk” travels along, a second theme is introduced by piccolo, flutes and tambourine. The second theme is based on a Creole bamboula tune that probably originated in the Louisiana delta region.

The bamboula theme is marked by an incessant syncopated ragtime rhythm and used to good effect in the coda to bring American Riversongs to a rowdy, foot-stomping close.

Phantom of the opera Andrew Lloyd Webber Arr. Johan de Meij "The Phantom of the Opera" tells the captivating tale of a mysterious masked figure who haunts the catacombs beneath the Paris Opera House. Known only as the Phantom, he falls deeply in love with Christine Daaé, a beautiful young soprano. Using his musical genius, the Phantom helps Christine rise to fame, but his obsessive love and possessiveness lead to dramatic and tragic events. The musical explores themes of love, jealousy, and the fine line between beauty and darkness, all set against the opulent backdrop of the opera world. This timeless story, brought to life through Andrew Lloyd Webber's unforgettable score, continues to mesmerize audiences around the globe.

This medley arrangement by John de Meij includes the titles: Angel of Music The Music of the Night Think of Me All I Ask of You The Phantom of the Opera

Musicians Flute/Piccolo

Alvin Chan Chee Jek Yi Chin Xuan Tien^ Leanne Chua* Pathawi Woramaneejinda^ Tan Wei Zhi Toby Toh Yik^ Wong Kee Zhang

Oboe

Jasper Goh Jeremy Chee Kimberly Leong

Saxophone

Benjamin Wong Darrick Ong Elizabeth Grace Fernandez Jared Casimsiman^ Jackeline Lee Ru Ci Joel Ngien^ Koh Kaijie* Low Jia Rong Tatt Regina Heng^ Shannon Rachel Yohannan Sheryl Lee Jie Ting

Clarinet

Benjamin Wong Chua Ki Fang^ Dominic Koh Foo Man Ling, Jade Gena Ng Grace Cai Kennede Sng Lin Songwei Weona* Loo Wan Hong* Marvin Tan Yong An* Noah Ngui^ Tarun Jayaram Teow Yue Se* Wang Guoli

Bassoon

Esther Lim Sze Ai

Double Bass

Lee Chong En Clarissa

*ACSWO Committee Member ^ACJC Concert Band Member

Musicians French Horn Brian Dong^ Joey Aston Lim Kelly Low Sean Lim Wilson Kang Yan Jie Jun

Trumpet

Abigail Choong* Darrel Koh Joshua Tan Lim Shi Qing Muhammad Raimi Natalie Lee^ Norris Cheng^ Pratheesh Dhanabal Sherry Koh

Trombone

Ethan Chia Joon Young Keely Ong^ Lim Jingrui, Kayden Lim Wen Jie Peter Bruce Gale Song Tai Hua^ Yang Zimo^

Euphonium Lim Huai Kai Maxwell Singh^ Rui Heng Phang

Tuba

Alden Lim^ Lim Zheng Feng Wayne Timothy Quek Jun Yu Zhang Qing Cang^

Percussion

Adriel Tan^ Akhilesh Vellavan Benedict Huang Ethan Lek^ Isaac Goh^ Matthaeus Soo Muhammad Zulfadhli Bin Wahab Nethra Guruvayurappan^ Wee Heong Kim Grace* Wayne Wong Hoi Yin Shanjay S/O Sivalingam^

*ACSWO Committee Member ^ACJC Concert Band Member

Acknowledgements LegACy 2024 would not be possible without the support of: All members and guest players of the ACSWO All members and tutors of the ACJC Band Our conductors Dr Lee Tian Tee and Mr Tarun Jayaram The ACJC Concert Band Teachers in Charge, Mr Benjamin Lim and Ms Grace Cai The ACJC Concert Band Conductor, Ms Jade Lim The Oldham Club, the outreach arm of the ACS Old Boys’ Association And you, our wonderful audience!

Special Thanks Liang Yu Syuen, Jilyn Chua, Chan Chen, Fabregas Zoe Christin Mutuc, Johaqqis Bin Johari, Lee Hui, Low Jia Rong Tatt, Mitchell Lee Jia Zer, Selena Liew, Shalom Chew, Trenyce Ng Xin Yi, Trishia Leigh Cuajotor

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