2024 MGS Festival of Arts - Kizuna I

KIZUNA I MGS FESTIVAL OF ARTS 2024 SATURDAY, 4 MAY 2024 7.00 - 9.00 PM

VICTORIA CONCERT HALL

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(Handbell Ensemble, Choir, Guitar Ensemble, String Ensemble) Follow us on

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KIZUNA I

BONDS

The that unite us, shaping our lives with strength, support, and a shared

HUMANITY

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Kizuna I: MGS Festival of Arts 2024

CONTENTS 04 Principal’s Foreword 06 Introduction 08 Programme 10 Synopsis 14

Conductors

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CCA Information

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Performers

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Intergenerational Learning

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Reflections

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Acknowledgements

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PRINCIPAL’S FOREWORD Welcome to the MGS Festival of Arts, Kizuna.

As we gather tonight, we come together not only to celebrate the artistic talents of our girls but also to embrace the diversity that enriches our community. Kizuna is more than just a concert; it is a testament to the power of interconnectedness and collaboration that transcends age and backgrounds.

At the heart of Kizuna, a unique production characterised by intergenerational learning, lies beautiful synergy between generations. Through the process of learning collaboration and communication, our students, alongside seniors from the community^ have put together a multisensory experience that showcases a unity of spirit and celebrates our dynamism as one arts community.

Mrs Valerie Wilson MGS PRINCIPAL

It has been a meaningful process for our students, staff and instructors to bring Kizuna to life, and a tremendous learning experience for our girls. They learn about what it means to be a part of a collective journey in preparing for this concert. As they nurture strong friendships and ties with fellow performers, they are also energised by a shared zeal and purpose to use their unique talents and gifts in the arts to engender a spirit of hope and positivity in others.

^Seniors from Methodist Welfare Services (MWS) Active Ageing Centres, TOUCH Community Services; Active Ageing Centre, En Community Services Society, Covenant Community Methodist Church, Barker Road Methodist Church and members of the public.

Our girls come away with a deeper understanding and appreciation of different perspectives — in the various student-led roles they undertake as a planning committee, and in working together with the seniors, hearing their stories and witnessing the seniors’ resilience and commitment towards learning.

Kizuna is about collective trust and support that allows us to see possibilities, create and grow together as a community. Today’s production is a testament to the co-learning we have seen at MGS. Through the rehearsals and practices, our performers learn to be sensitive to and supportive of one another’s strengths and ‘yet-to-be’s. The essence of Kizuna shines through when we lean into the authenticity and vulnerability in each of us to courageously open the doors of our hearts and minds to forge close relationships and build enduring bonds.

Your presence here tonight is a cherished affirmation of our efforts to spread the spirit of interconnectedness and community in and through the arts. We hope that you will enjoy the concert as much as we have enjoyed making it possible for you.

Thank you and have a beautiful evening ahead.

INTRODUCTION

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Methodist Girls’ School presents Festival of Arts 2024 - Kizuna.

A biennial showcase of our diverse visual and performing arts, Kizuna celebrates our forging of enduring bonds and emphasises the strength and unity in our shared purpose to create a dynamic and inclusive arts community. This journey is characterised by interconnectedness enriched through intergenerational learning.

Anchored on the process of collaboration and communication between the different age groups creatively performing together, Kizuna seeks to break new ground. Believing that community engagement is the hallmark of a vibrant arts culture, Kizuna brings people from the wider community together in meaningful and authentic experiences of relationships, musicality and artistry.

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PROGRAMME

HANDBELL ENSEMBLE Rain Fantasy - Arr. Kevin Ko Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence Di Tanjong Katong - Arr. Mr Damien Lim

CHOIR Salve Regina - Miklos Kocsar Jubilate Deo - Lajos Bardos Lift Thine Eyes - Felix Mendelssohn The Road Home - Stephen Paulus Windsong - Dan Forrest The Spirit Sings - Arr. Mark Hayes

GUITAR ENSEMBLE Aquellos Ojos Verdes - Adolfo Utrera and Nilo Menéndez - Arr. Michael Gaspar I could have danced all night - Arr. Michael Gaspar The Moon Represents My Heart - Teresa Teng Jyounetsu Tairku - Taro Hakase/Arr. Kazuyuki Terada

STRING ENSEMBLE eCommunity Medley - Arr. Edward Tan Pantomime - Philip Lane Concerto Grosso No.1 - Ernest Bloch

FINALE The Heart of Worship - Matt Redman

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SYNOPSIS

Handbell Ensemble RAIN FANTASY

MERRY CHRISTMAS MR LAWRENCE

戦場のメ

Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence ( , Senjō no Merī Kurisumasu) also known as Furyo (Japanese for "prisoner of war"), is a 1983 war film co-written and directed by Nagisa Ō shima, co-written by Paul Mayersberg, and produced by Jeremy Thomas. The film is based on the experiences of Sir Laurens van der Post (portrayed by Tom Conti) as a prisoner of war in Japanese-occupied Java (Indonesia) during World War II. It stars David Bowie, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Takeshi Kitano and Jack Thompson. This film is about pain, betrayal, honour, sacrifices, suffering, forgiveness, resolution, resolving and friendship.

リークリスマス

Rain Fantasy (Ti Orh Orh) is a musical collage of a mountain village in Taiwan before and during a storm. The music begins with the image of a peaceful mountain village as the villagers prepare for a grand celebration. The music depicts the various scenes of clouds gathering, peals of thunder, dancing peasants, wind, and storms.

DI TANJONG KATONG Di Tanjong Katong is a Singapore folk song.

"Tanjong" means beach / seaside and "Katong" is the name of an extinct species of turtle. Tanjong Katong is an area rich in the Peranakan Culture and an enclave for food from all over the world. This octave version will produce an outcome that is lyrical and soothing to the ears and mind.

SYNOPSIS

Choir SALVE REGINA Kocsar's composition, rooted in the Hungarian choral tradition, imbues the ancient Salve Regina text with modern harmonic richness and emotive depth. The piece resonates with haunting beauty, showcasing Kocsar's mastery of blending medieval reverence with contemporary musical expression.

LIFT THINE EYES

JUBILATE DEO Bardos' jubilant setting of Psalm 100 is characterised by rhythmic vitality, lush harmonies, and a joyful spirit.

Through dynamic contrasts and expressive melodies, Bardos captures the exuberance of praise, inviting listeners into a vibrant celebration of faith.

From Mendelssohn's monumental oratorio "Elijah," this piece exudes the composer's Romantic sensitivity and mastery of choral writing. With tender melodies, rich harmonies, and a comforting message, it offers solace and inspiration, reflecting Mendelssohn's profound faith and musical brilliance.

THE ROAD HOME Paulus' contemporary American masterpiece embodies themes of longing and belonging, weaving lush harmonies and poignant melodies. Reflecting on life's journey, it evokes a sense of nostalgia and hope, resonating deeply with audiences through its emotional depth and introspective beauty.

THE SPIRIT SINGS WINDSONG Inspired by the natural world, Forrest's composition evokes the essence of wind through soaring melodies and intricate harmonies. With its vivid imagery and evocative storytelling, the piece transports listeners on a journey through landscapes of sound.

Hayes' arrangement of traditional spirituals captures the vitality and resilience of AfricanAmerican musical heritage.

Infused with vibrant harmonies, rhythmic energy, and soulful expression, the piece celebrates the power of music to uplift and inspire.

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SYNOPSIS

Guitar Ensemble

AQUELLOS OJOS VERDES

I COULD HAVE DANCED ALL NIGHT

Aquellos Ojos Verdes or Green Eyes is a popular and classic Bolero originally written in Spanish in1929. The lyrics in this song outline the singer’s admiration for the mesmerising green eyes of a loved one.

Coupled with the immense emotions of romance and beauty, the poetic lyrics and melodic richness, it is little wonder the Bolero is a timeless classic which has seen numerous covers by artists.

I could have danced all night is a song from the musical My Fair Lady with music written

by Frederick Loewe and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner published in 1956. This song is sung by the lead character, Eliza Doolittle who was a Cockney flower girl before she went through a transformation in an attempt to become a refined lady under the guidance of Professor Henry Higgins. After an impromptu dance with the Professor in the early morning one day, Eliza sang this song to express her exhilaration and excitement.

THE MOON REPRESENTS MY HEART

月亮代表我的

The Moon Represents My Heart ( ) is a song originally recorded by Taiwanese singer Chen Fen Lan for her album Dreamland, which was released through Li Ge Records in May 1973. The song was made famous throughout the Sinophone world by Taiwanese singer Teresa Teng in 1977. It is often cited as "one of the most famous and beloved Chinese songs of all time."

心

JONETSU TAIRIKU

情熱大陸

Jonetsu Tairiku ( ) or Passion Continent is the theme song for the popular Japanese documentary programme bearing the same name. Aired from 1998 over 1236 episodes, the programme closely covers the daily lives and activities of various people in the front line. It has become one of the most well-known pieces composed by Taro Hakase, a contemporary classical and crossover violinist, entertainer, music composer and producer.

陈芬兰

SYNOPSIS

String Ensemble COMMUNITY MEDLEY Arranged by our MGstring’s conductor Mr Edward Tan, Community Medley is a medley of traditional community folk songs. comprising the songs , Munnaeru Vaalibaa and Bunga Sayang.

Our students have fostered close bonds when mentoring and learning with the IGL during the practice sessions.

小人物的心声

PANTOMIME Philip Lane is an English composer and musicologist who is noted for his light music compositions and arrangements, as well as his prominent work reconstructing lost film scores.

As the title indicates, Pantomime (1971) is lighthearted and entertaining in style, with the short movements designed to be succinct and to maintain their welcome. The piece received its first performance in November 1973 by the Cheltenham Chamber Orchestra conducted by Laurence Hudson. It has been commercially recorded on the Naxos label by the Royal Ballet Sinfonia conducted by David Lloyd-Jones.

CONCERTO GROSSO NO. 1 Ernest Bloch, a Swiss-American composer, was known for incorporating diverse influences into his compositions, ranging from his Jewish heritage to his exploration of different musical styles.

His Concerto Grosso No. 1 is no exception, showcasing his ability to blend classical forms with expressive and emotive elements. In his 3rd movement, the word “Pastorale” suggests that the piece has an outskirt, countryside nature, evoking a sense of tranquillity and simplicity, drawing inspiration from the idyllic and peaceful aspects of rural life. The inclusion of "Rustic Dances" suggests a lively and perhaps folk-inspired section within the movement. Rustic dances often incorporate elements of folk music, reflecting a more earthy and traditional character.

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INSTRUCTORS

HANDBELL ENSEMBLE DAMIEN LIM Trained as a military/orchestral percussionist, and Yamaha Electone musician, Damien is Founder & Music Director of the award-winning MINISTRY OF BELLZ from Singapore.

Damien is a Fellow of the London College of Music (UK). He holds a Master of Music (Performance) from the University of West London – London College of Music (UK) and was recently awarded the title of Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) by ATU in 2022, for his work in handbell music education in Singapore. He is currently pursuing his 2nd Masters (Music Leadership) at the National University of Singapore – Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music.

Damien directs advanced handbell teams at 5 schools and is consultant for 8 other school ensembles. He is also Executive Director of the Handbell Ringers of Singapore (HRSG).

A firm believer of creative excellence through handbell music, he contributes actively to the development of handbell standards in Singapore: through his tireless work with students, youths, persons with special needs and his colleagues. He constantly seeks to be “purposeful in pursuit of excellence.”

INSTRUCTORS

CHOIR

JOHN LEE

Singaporean educator, conductor, composer, and bass-baritone John Lee was a semi-finalist at the International Handel Singing Competition 2020 and made his Wigmore Hall debut for the London Handel Festival later that year. John was a Voces8 Scholar, St Martin’s Voices Fellow, Brighton Early Music Festival (BREMF) Young Artist, Iford Arts New Generation Artist, and member of Genesis Sixteen, the UK’s premiere young artist programme for choral singers. He received his Master of Music degree with Distinction from the Royal College of Music, London, where he was the Sheila Saam Memorial Scholar, but first fell in love with choral singing as an undergraduate at St Catherine’s College, Oxford. As a composer, his pieces have received notable premieres: his Nunc Dimittis was performed at the 11th World Symposium on Choral Music in Barcelona in 2017, and his piece The Lamb was given its world premiere by The ROS Singers in 2023, which was called a “beautifully crafted work of sacred inspiration” (The Straits Times).

In Singapore, John has been a featured soloist with The Opera People and Red Dot Baroque, and is a founding member of Resonance of Singapore Ltd. (ROS). He owes much to his singing teachers Alison Wells, Justin Lavender and Toh Ban Sheng. John currently teaches music at Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary) and is proud to conduct the MGS Choir.

ELLISSA SAYAMPANATHAN Ellissa Sayampanathan is a Singaporean conductor and music educator who believes in the building of community and music literacy through choral singing. She graduated from the University of Cambridge with a Master of Music (Choral Conducting) where she was a choral scholar with The Choir of Trinity College, studied Music Pedagogy at the Kodály Institute in Kecskemét (Hungary), and is grateful to have received mentorship in choral conducting from Stephen Layton, Pad Zoltán, Graham Ross, Geoffrey Webber, and Éva Rozgonyi.

Ellissa is the Assistant Choral Conductor of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO), serves as Vice-President of the Choral Directors’ Association (Singapore), is a Founder and Director of Chroma, a choral collective based in Singapore, and conducts the St. Margaret’s Girls’ School (Primary) Choir and both the Primary and Secondary choirs at the Methodist Girls’ School. She remains active as a singer in various ensembles, and spends part of her life teaching music in Special Education classrooms, developing and teaching music curriculum for the Methodist Preschool Services, and advocating for the arts to be accessible to all.

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INSTRUCTORS

GUITAR ENSEMBLE LESLIE DANKER Leslie Danker, versatile guitar instructor with various schools in Singapore, began his musical journey as a bass player during his secondary school days, and later picked up the acoustic and electric guitar. With a passion for bossa nova, jazz, and blues, his influences include Robben Ford, Larry Carlton, and John Mayer.

During his formal music education, Leslie Danker has achieved the following certifications: ABRSM Grade 5 in Music Theory, ABRSM Grade 5 in Guitar, LCM Grade 8 Bass Guitar, and TCL Grade 8 in Classical Guitar.

In the music education scene, Leslie has been actively nurturing guitar ensembles for the Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation under Avant Garde Promotions since 2014. His extensive experience lies in building musical rapport and cohesiveness within ensembles. Leslie is deeply passionate in teaching students with special needs. He has dedicated his expertise to institutions including Pathlight and Grace Orchard, and coaches students at Metta School.

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INSTRUCTORS

STRING ENSEMBLE EDWARD TAN Marked as one of the “young Singaporean violinists to watch” in 2011 by the Strad magazine, Edward has performed widely in venues across the USA and Singapore, including Carnegie Hall and the Esplanade Concert Hall. He is an alumni of the Eastman School of Music and the Yale School of Music, where he was the recipient of the annual Presser Foundation Award, a grant awarded to one promising musician.

Since returning to Singapore in 2012, Edward has been active both as a violinist and a conductor. He performs as a freelance musician with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and re:sound Chamber Orchestra, and has been first violinist with the Concordia Quartet since its formation in 2019.

His work with conducting is a natural outgrowth of his love for teaching; in addition to his work with school orchestras, Edward is the associate conductor of the Musicians' Initiative and has worked with The Philharmonic Orchestra and the Orchestra of the Music Makers as a guest conductor. Edward has been leading the MGS String Ensemble since 2015.

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CCA INFO The MGS Secondary Handbell Ensemble has provided a platform for aspiring musicians to develop their interest in music and nurture their creative talents in the performing arts.

HANDBELL ENSEMBLE

The handbell ringers with different musical abilities create music together and gain exposure to music that spans a wide range of genres: sacred hymns, classical pieces, pop songs, Disney or local songs. The ringers strive to build teamwork, self-confidence, resilience, respect and leadership while honing their musical skills.

The Handbell Ensemble participates in the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Arts Presentation, MGS Festival of Arts, and with other musical groups in other schools for combined concerts.

Members have exchanges and collaborate with the community, such as St Luke’s Hospital and Methodist Welfare Services (MWS) Wesley Active Ageing Centre for VIA. Ringers are able to contribute towards meaningful causes and positively impact the lives of others.

The MGS Choir values are a shared sense of passion and a love for singing that is deeply rooted in all our members. The principles which guide us in our rehearsals are Awareness, Attitude, Ability and Attendance.

Our sessions include physical warm-ups which improve our lung capacity, vocal warm-ups which prepare us for the rehearsal ahead and sectionals which ensure we are familiar with the repertoire. Through these, we become more disciplined, responsible and are able to serve both the school and the community through our performances. In addition, the MGS Intergenerational Choir, founded last year, has enabled us to strengthen bonds with seniors and foster our musical passion, inspired by their love for music, wisdom and positivity. We look forward to future collaborations, learning and performing together.

CHOIR

GUITAR ENSEMBLE

The MGS Guitar Ensemble was established in 2007 to instil passion in young musicians inclined towards playing the guitar. The ensemble develops its members to showcase the MGS values of Godliness, Excellence and Love and obtains notable achievements in the biennial SYF Arts Presentation. The Guitar Ensemble learns new techniques and hone their skills, as well as strengthen the camaraderie among themselves. The CCA experience is enriched by masterclasses, external performances and exchange programmes with other guitar ensembles from different secondary schools and higher institutions to deepen the members’ passion for and appreciation of the art of guitar-playing.

With diligence and perseverance, the Guitar Ensemble has improved tremendously and learnt that listening to the playing of other sections help us to stay in sync, and to be connecting with the audience with our expressions and movements. Our recent achievement includes distinction for Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation. It is the heartbeat of the MGS Guitar Ensemble to reach out by giving back to the community through fund-raising performances and VIA (Values-inAction) projects.

The MGS String Ensemble is dedicated to fostering a musical community where everyone has a shared love for music. This is achieved by the strong sense of pride and excellence within the CCA. In 2023, the CCA has placed a significant emphasis on empowering each member to contribute and take on leadership roles, while instilling a strong sense of belonging and responsibility. Besides the Sustainable Christmas Market performance at South Beach, the Ensemble is building on giving back to the community, as seen through mentoring the IGL seniors on string instruments at the end of 2023.

Aiming to provide members with a fulfilling and enriching experience, the String Ensemble has also been active in serving the school through performance in a number of school events, and collaborating with external groups such as the GSF local school exchange with Pui Ching Middle School and Taipei Philharmonic Youth Ensemble and MGxAC with ACS (Independent) and ACJC exchange in 2023.

STRING ENSEMBLE

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PERFORMERS

Handbell Ensemble

AMELIA DAVIES*

NG YI NING KAELYN

ANNA WEE SU HUI**

NG YU HAN LYRA

ASHLYN LEO

NICOLE LIANG RUI'EN

AUDRA LIM

TAN XIN QI

CHAN HEI YI CHARLOTTE

TAN XIN XUAN KRISTY

CHARIS JX CHUA*

TRICIA YEO HWEE PENG

CHARMAINE GRACE KOO

VICTORIA CHEN**

CHERYL AGATHA CHANDRA

WEE GIN XUAN

CHONG RUI EVANGELINE**

WEE JYU HSUAN, ARIELLE

CHU YAN QING

WU WENJUN

FOO CE YING, ADELE

XU ZHAOYANG

GABRIELLE ONG WEN QI

YEE JACY

GOH SHEN HUI CHARIS**

YURIKO ALBERTA GRACIELLA

HOONG EN HEE ELLIE HU RUIXI REGINA

IGL SENIORS

JAMIE LAM XUAN RU JANELLE CHOO EN QI** JOCELYN DIVINA LIEMAN JOYCE YANG YUE EN** KAELYN TAN LEYING KAN YAN LIN RAMIE KEREN SIAW YEE LEI KIERA TEONG WEI TING LEE HUI MIN LEE SZE NING SOPHIA** LEE YU-ENG EMMA** LOH YANYI** LOW SU CHERN, CHLOE** MAH RAE AN MEGAN CHAN SHU MIN

AW MOH TAN CHAN HIAN YIN CHONG BEO FONG CHONG MUN YIN LEE SEW LIN LEONG KUAN WAH NG FAH FAH NG POH GEE NG SIEW CHOO NGAI FUNG MEI PT BANUMATHI WEE SIEW ENG WU HONG HENG YAP YOCK CHOON YU SEW LIAN

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PERFORMERS

Choir SOPRANO 1

ALTO 1

ALEXA GA-YEON SHIM

ALICIA JOY LONG HUIYI**

CHLOE MAH RUI YING

ARIEL CHEW JIA HUEY (ZHOU

CLARISSA PROFITIA ISKANDAR**

JIAHUI)*

HANNAH JOSEPHINE DE SOUZA

ASHLEY TAN JIA LAY

JAYNA LIM SHI EN

BRIELLE NG MIN EN

KAYLA LAM KAI EN

CAITLYN LIANG CHUNYING

KRISTIN CHUA YUN XUAN

CHRISTY SU WEIXI*

LIM YU JING

FAITH CHUA XUAN EN*

LISA HAYLEY CHANG LI YING*

GOH SU KIET SAMANTHA

MIA LIM REI

JANAELIA SHIM ERN FEI

PANG JING FEI** REBECCA TAY SHIMIN SAMANTHA TAN* SOPHIE MAY-ANNE WITTCHEN** SOPHIE TAN HUI-QI** TAN KAI LER JOLENE* SOPRANO 2 CHEOW SUI YAN, VERENE CHONG ZANN CLARISSA VICTORIA HIRMAWAN ELLISYA TAN** GIOVANNA YEO SHI ERN HAYLEY ALEXA LIM YINGQI HENG RAE* ISABEL MARIE DEACON KAYLEN LIM KAI-LIN LAU XIN HUI ALICIA* LIM SHI YI MEGAN SIM MEI EN

LI JIAYI LI QINGE LIU YU HAN** PHANG YING XUAN TAN XIAN LI TEOH CHI YUET MYRA

IGL SENIORS

ALBERT SOH AUDREY YOSHIMURA CHIA YOOK FEUNG CHUANG JEE CHOO FLORENCE TAN KON MEI LEEN LILY WONG LORESA VELOSO MARTHA EE PETER SIM ROLAND SOH TSIEN JIUAN JIUAN WONG CHIANG SIANG YOW POEY CHEN IGL SENIORS

VERITY WONG EN NIAN** ALTO 2 ALETHEA HUI XIN YU

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ANIKA GARG* ARIEL TAI SOK EN (DAI SHU'EN) CHIA KAI FEI, GRACELYNN CHIN SHI XIN GISELLE ELIZABETH KHOO KATE WONG MEIYAN LEE XUE YAN CHEYENNE SAMANTHA HO JIA XING** SHEVON TIONG XUN JIE** SINCERE FOO* WAN GAI WING MEGAN

SARAH MEGHAN LOH MYNN

WU XIANGYI

SOPHIA KATE TAN XIN-EN**

YIP QIN HUI, LEA

SOPHIE ELIZABETH JANE DEACON

YU ZHUO JOANNE*

TAN EN LE VICTORIA YOU AN LIN

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IGL SENIORS IGL SENIORS

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PERFORMERS Guitar Ensemble

PRIME 2

ALTO 1

KHOO HUI-LING RUTH**

EVELYN SYN YOUXI**

BELLE CHONG*

LIU JIA HUI, KYRA BERNADINE**

CHEW SER QI, KENDRA

LI YAN XIA JOYCE*

DEBORAH CHOO EN TING

YAP JIA HSUAN JANELLE*

KATELYN DA SILVA

CHRISTINE TONG KAI LIN

LIM EN TING, ADINA

LEE JIE XIN JANELLE

SOFIA ESTHER CHING XIU ZHEN

ELIZABETH LIM LI EN**

NAOMI ISABELLE SIVANANDAN ONG XIU-YI, SOPHIE CARUNGCONG

BASS

YOO ZHI TING

ASIA THAIS YANG YU YING** ESTHER CHEW YI JING**

ALTO 2

GABRIELLE LOUISE GOH ESMILLA**

NAILA AQILAH BINTE MUHAMMAD RITHAUDIN**

TAN NING*

KIMBERLY KAN EN XI*

LOW LING FEI VALERIE

TEA TAN KAIT-LIN*

SHERVLYN TEO YU EN

AMBER ANG HE NING

TAN SI HUI

KOAY YI WEN DOROTHY STEPHANIE JESLYN GOUTAMA

CONTRABASS

TAN YEE EN, SHERYL

MARISSA ANN TAN EN QI (CHEN ENQI)*

TESSA RUTH KOEY

LEE YU TONG, KAYLA

PRIME 1

GUITARRON

EMMA CHEW YI YING**

HONG YI TIAN*

LEONG CHEN SHINN**

GISELLE ONG YU HAN

VALERIE ONG WEN QI**

SARA CHAN (CHEN XINRUI)

JESSICA JOHNWIN* LIM WAN SHUEN* ANDREA MAE LIANG LI LAN ZIMU LIOW SU QI ONG SHUN HUI, ASHLEY

IGL SENIORS ALAN CHAN AH WEE BHAVANI D/O BALACHANDRA JOSEPH LIM RAYMOND KONG ROLAND TAN

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SEETOH KWOK YEE

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PERFORMERS

String Ensemble VIOLIN 1

VIOLA

IGL SENIORS

SEE EE YANN, JENELLE*

STEPHANIE HUANG SHIXUAN*

CHEUNG SHUN PING REBECCA

LUM KAI YING*

CHOI SHI YING CLARA*

CHOO ZHAOCHEN

ELISE LOH XIN EN

SOPHIE TAN SHU QI**

DAISY THEAN AH NOOI

ELRICA VICTORIA TEO KAI YI

MAYA ALLEGRA CHUA GO

HIA PUAH MENG

GOH JIA XUAN, CLARICE

CHANTAL ALAYNA DIVINIA**

KOH MEI CHENG DORIS

KHOO SHU MIN

TAN RUO-YU ZOE

LINDY DING SU CHAI

LAUREN FAITH CHNG JIA YING

TOH LUE LIM, GWENDA

LIOW NYUK HIONG JENNY

LEEANN TAN LIN EN

FU SHIHAN

LOO THIAN PENG LOUIS NG SOON CHOY EDWARD

LEOW XIN YI STEPHANIE LING SHU NING

CELLO

SENIHARDJA LINAWATI

NATALIE YANG RUI XI

YONG SZE YI, NATALIE*

TEO AH KIOW KATHERINE

SHEVON YEW SHANLE

KOH JAE ANN*

WONG CHIANG SIANG

SONG LI LIN GWYNETH**

ALYSSA ROSE JIP RUO YAN ALYSSA TEO EN SY

VIOLIN 2

ARIEL NG SHUAN EN**

HO RUI YI ELISABETH*

ESTELLE LEOW YUN QI

ANG MIN SHAN, AMANDA*

FANG XIANG

CALISTA NG

LEAH NG XUAN NING

ELISA TAN

NADIA POH EN YA**

ISABEL HENG AI PING

SONYA NG ZHI LING

KEZIA CHUA JING QI KWAH HUI MIN ANDREA

DOUBLE BASS

LIAN LI YEAN

FONG JEAN ANN*

NAOMI YUAN KANG MIN**

YIM HOR-YAU

NICOLE CHING SHANE

LEONA YUAN ZHI**

QUEK ZENGRU TAN EN XIAN KAIRA XIN ZE RUN

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INTERGENERATIONAL LEARNING (IGL) @ MGS Bridging the guiding lights of the past with the hands of the future, enriching lives across generations with shared bonds and experiences.

As part of the school’s purpose anchors, MGLearns and MGServes, Methodist Girls’ School (MGS) is actively engaging in Intergenerational Learning (IGL) using an asset-based approach which draws on the expertise and experience of youths and the elderly to promote intergenerational understanding and respect, and engender a sense of agency and ownership in both groups that ultimately contributes to strengthening Singapore’s social compact.

By collaborating with organisations dedicated to active ageing, IGL@MGS provides authentic contexts for the intentional development of 21st century competencies through the two-way exchange of learning between community and school. Lifelong Deep Learning Global Competencies of Character, Citizenship and Communication are developed as students and seniors engage in meaning-making together to gain perspectives and skills that enable one to live purposefully.

IGL co-learning experiences are designed with intentionality to facilitate the fostering of mutual understanding, empathy and respect between students and seniors through shared stories, collaborative learning and the co-creation of impactful community projects. Platforms for sustained interactions among different age groups foster strong intergenerational bonds and contribute towards the multifaceted MGS education experience for our girls.

These meaningful intergenerational interactions encompass seniors' involvement in the school’s curricular and co-curricular activities as well as events such as the Festival of Arts, where shared interests and time spent together lead to genuine camaraderie between students and seniors, promoting a deeper appreciation for their individual strengths and collective possibilities.

The 7 Performing Arts Ensembles in Kizuna I and Kizuna II involve a total of 67 seniors who have dedicated over 80 hours to learn with and rehearse alongside the students for the performances.

To find out more about their experiences, we hope you can scan the QR codes in the programme booklet or follow us on our instagram @mgsfoa_kizuna for our photos and interviews with the seniors, and enjoy the specially curated concert programme.

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REFLECTIONS Through the practices we had with them, we truly learnt how much the IGL seniors were willing to come and practise with us. We have been very inspired by their enthusiasm and their passion towards learning handbells.

Loh Yanyi (Year 4), Handbell Ensemble

Yes, we had a good time, the students are all very friendly towards us seniors.

We are learning from them as much as they are learning from us.

Chia Yook Feung, IGL Choir (Barker Road Methodist Church)

I’m very humbled by the humility of the MGS girls, the hospitality and what you have done for us so far.

Alan Chan Ah Wee, IGL Guitar Ensemble (Eventbrite) Through interacting with and mentoring the seniors, I recognise the paramount significance of cooperation. This way, the seniors could have an enhanced journey of learning. Moving forward, I am committed to embracing collaboration as a cornerstone of all my projects, transforming me into a better team player.

Gwyneth Song (Secondary 4), String Ensemble Scan the QR codes for behind-the-scenes, interviews and our learning:

Handbell Ensemble

Choir

Guitar Ensemble

String Ensemble

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32 Kizuna I: MGS Festival of Arts 2024

Acknowledgements We would like to express our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to: Principal, Mrs Valarie Wilson School Leaders Board of Management for your unwavering support to the Visual and Performing Arts CCA Groups Festival of Arts Planning Committee for your dedication and commitment in making the event a meaningful opportunity for learning Barker Road Methodist Church CYC Company Pte Ltd Covenant Community Methodist Church En Community Services Society MWS Active Ageing Centre – Fernvale Rivergrove MWS Wesley Active Ageing Centre – Jalan Berseh for your active participation and partnership in Intergenerational Learning (IGL)@MGS Victoria Concert Hall Sistic Singapore for your invaluable assistance in supporting the event All including staff, students, friends, parents, guardians and members of the public who have contributed to the success of Kizuna I in one way or another.

KIZUNA 2024

To all the friendships made and pleasures shared

MGS Festival of Arts Planning Committee 2024