Re:Cinta in Concert: SYF Edition Programme Booklet

Singapore Youth Festival, SYF for short, is an event started by the Ministry of Education Singapore, with the aim to spread awareness and appreciation for the Arts among the youth. The event is held biannually, and features many branches of Performing Arts such as Dance, Drama, Choir, Instrumental Ensembles and Bands.

SYF is a time for Schools around Singapore to showcase the prowess of their Arts Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs). Every Performance is judged by a panel of Adjudicators and will receive one of three awards, titled Certificates of Commendation, Accomplishment and Distinction.

To many students, SYF represents the Pinnacle of their CCA life in school, a time where everyone is expected to be at the top of the game and to be school representatives. Additionally, the nature of the Awards System often results in inter-school competitiveness, which fuels many students to work hard and achieve the Certificate of Distinction for their Band.

In Re:Cinta Wind Symphony, all of our Members are/were part of their respective School Bands, and they have represented their School bands in SYF before. To us, SYF is a core memory in our musical lives, and hence we invite you to relive our experiences at this Concert!

As part of the Programme, Re:Cinta Wind Symphony will be performing some of the most famous and difficult pieces to ever be played in SYF History.

ABOUTRE:CINTA ...

RE (adj.) burning CINTA(noun) passion

KINDERSZENEN

Comp. Bertram Wee

SYF 2023 AP JC/MI SET PIECE

A pandemic stops the world from moving! Oh-ya-pehya-som

Recorders are sad; A nostalgic collection

Comical, whimsical opening

A dense sound mass

Big ball sound!

Music falls into chaos Bird call!

THE SEVENTH NIGHT OF JULY

Comp: ITARU SAKAI

Opening section: Low brass chorale, followed by a fanfare-like tutti

Second section: Slow, lyrical melody. a duet between two soloists, depicting the two star-crossed lovers.

Restatement of themes in first section, with some harmonic modifications

First section: strong pulsating accompaniments throughout

Transition: harmonically unstable, with some instances of conflicting rhythmic groupings.

Extended coda section, with the two themes in counter-point.

Tears of the princess kushinada flowing in hii

Comp. MASANORI TARUYA

A soft, quiet, meditative opening

Heart-wrenching lament

Dance-like section

An intense, dark section, depicting the ferocious Yamata no Orochi

Abrupt return to the intense dark section

Lament theme, but more triumphant and victorious

A figment of the meditative opening

Fleeting, ambivalent chords, eventually growing to a climax

A brief fragment of the dance theme

Restatement of dark theme

PARTY IN SPACE

Comp. LEE JINJUN

SYF 2019 AP JC/MI SET PIECE

The music opens with a rhythmic groove

Groovy “party” music, sparsely orchestrated. Drumset enters, providing rhythmic groove

Return to “party” music, this time louder, livelier, and more orchestrated

First statement of the theme A quieter, more mysterious section

Intense brass chords. Different groups of instruments are stacked on top of each other

The music winds down

WITH HEART AND VOICE

Comp. DAVID GILLINGHAM

A reverent, hymn-like melody, that becomes more and more layered

The music becomes faster, with quicker and more energetic rhythms. The two themes are layered, and fragmented

Music becomes more energetic. The two themes compete for dominance.

A second quiet and lyrical theme appears

A quiet respite; restatement of the second theme.

Final climax! first theme restated, in a triumphant and victorious manner

Xavier Hui

Xavier Hui (b. 2004) is a young aspiring Singaporean composer and conductor

Xavier first studied composition formally in Eunoia Junior College under the tutelage of Mr Lee Ji Heng and Dr Gooi Tah Choe Following his graduation, Xavier has studied under various composers such as Mr Terrence Wong, Dr Joyce Koh (notably, as part of Composers’ Society Singapore’s Young Composer Forum), and Prof. Peter Edwards and Prof Ho Chee Kong as part of the YSTCM’s Young Composers Academy, and most recently orchestration and analysis under Dr Robert Casteels. At present, Xavier will be furthering his studies in composition at YSTCM

At present, Xavier is currently one of the music directors of d Symphony, a new wind ensemble in Singapore for new musical pushes and directions with a centric focus. In the span of five months alone, d the group with his good friend Dylan Lim last the group in its first Tune-In project, its first rmance at Changi Jewel, its first indoor at Esplanade Recital Studio, and most recently ndoor performance at Victoria Concert Hall. In nually refine his skills, Xavier is proactive in ious conducting masterclasses, notably the oung Conductors’ Workshop with Dr Robert SNYO Conducting Seminar with Peter Stark, the tock International Masterclass, and most 2024 RondoFest Conducting Programme.

Xavier also manages the new experimental music group what the FORTE (WTF), having led the group in the concert Melomania VI last year. The group is moving towards an exploration of interdisciplinary collaborations, most recently presenting the project Treatise on Treatise in March 2024 - a collaborative interpretation of Cardew’s Treatises with contemporary visual artist Chan Choy Har. At present, the group had just finished two experimental concerts - sonic explorations and Melomania VII

Dylan Lim

Dylan Lim is a talented musician passionate about music and dedicated to honing his craft.

Dylan began playing the Trombone when he was 9 in the Saints Symphonia under the baton of Mr Tan Beng Wee, Mr Terry Lee, and Ms Yip Yuen Cum. He has subsequently been under the baton of Mr Tarun Jayaram, Mr Sebastian Koh, and Mr Benjamin Yeo in the St. Andrews Secondary School Military Band, where he served as its Brass Master. In Junior College, he learned from Mr Gavilan Neo in the Nanyang Symphonic Band, where he served as the Student Conductor. Under the guidance of his instructors, Dylan quickly discovered a love for music and a natural talent for playing and conducting.

He has performed with many ensembles such as the Band Directors Association (Singapore) Band, Kids Philharmonic Orchestra, RondoFest Orchestra 2023, The Purple Symphony, Saints Alumni Band, Nanyang Junior College Alumni Band, Singapore Wind Symphony, Re:Cinta Wind Symphony and Authentico Winds Ensemble.

He has learned conducting from masterclasses by Dr Robert Ambrose, Mr Hong Kai Yong, Mr Peter Stark, Mr Daniel Yiau and Mr Muhammad Yusri. He is currently studying under the tutelage of Mr Samuel Armstrong of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.

Dylan is now the Music Director of a youth band, Re:Cinta Wind Symphony, and teaches at various secondary schools.

MARCH SUNNY ISLAND

Comp. WONG KAH CHUN

SYF 2017 AP SEC SCHOOL SET PIECE

Second section: “Dayung Sampan”

Opening section:

“Infinite Dreams” Containing the feelings of both uncertainty and hopefulness among youths.

A quieter lyrical section, evoking images of an idyllic beach scene. Use of the Malay folk song “Dayang Sampan”

First section: “Tropical Breeze”

A lighthearted and cheery quick march.

Climax: “Reach for the Stars” Combines the original theme together with Dayung Sampan folk song.

EL CAMINO REAL

Comp: ALFRED REED

Opening section:

Opens with a vigorous fanfare-like idea in the trumpets, reminiscent of a mariachi band.

Second section

A slow lyrical section, opened by an expressive oboe solo At first, the rhythms appears as an irregular ebb and flow, only becoming more regular towards

Restatement of themes in first section, with some harmonic modifications.

First section:

A lively dance in triple meter, the theme first presented by the horns.

Transition: The music gradually becomes more dense and vigorous

A return to the liveliness and vigour seen in the first section.

FESTIVAL ON EARTH

Comp: LEE JINJUN

SYF 2019 AP SEC SCHOOL SET PIECE

Loud pop!

A puppet show

A tribal dance, a carousel, a game booth.

A celebratory procession begins

A romantic play

The day ends with a bang!

GIVE US THIS DAY

Comp: DAVID MASLANKA

MOVEMENT 1

One big, final climax, followed by a long contemplative pause.

Dark, reverant chords by the lower instruments

The melody, expressive and rhythmically free, like spoken words.

A faster, moving section, with multiple interweaving layers of music.

An introspective and contemplative opening, sparsely orchestrated

Three contemplative chords, each separated by silence

An even more pulsating section, this time outwardly seeking

The music tries to rebuild, but eventually dies out.

GIVE US THIS DAY

Comp: DAVID MASLANKA

MOVEMENT 2

The music quietens. One by one, more and more instruments enter, doubling the same melodic idea.

Eventually, the music disintegrates into one massive ball of sound

A loud bang The music is repeated, albeit with some slight modifications.

The music opens with a loud bang, followed by a constantly pulsating drive.

The music broadens, fleeting and less grounded.

Yet, the music continues, sometimes evolving into playful explorations. eventually, the music dies downs, into a brief moment of respite...

A grand chorale, reminiscent of powerful medieval chant.

The music ends in a final glorious climax, by restating a single chord.

Flute

Alexander Meur

Chan Yin Hei

Gabrielle Goh*

Jaime Ng

Ethan Kong

Bassoon

David Koh*

Gao Li Xin

Oboe

Emlyn Ee

Hsu Ruei Chen

Clarinet

Chan Hao Li*

Nicholas Loh*

Yip Tze Ray

Fionn Teo

Ian Soon

Lye Yu Feng

Saxophone

Ezequiel Lachica*

Edwin Chor

Shayna Teo

Liew Jun Xuan

Jonathan Rui

Shane Lim

Z Li

*Principal Player

Trumpet

Lim Yue Sheng*

Chan Zet Sin

Janelle Lim

Javier Lim

Leong Lok Wai, Xavier

Bass Clarinet

French Horn

Marcus Robins*

Rooben Raj

Tjan Yi Xuan

Khoo Eik Hong

Double Bass

Peony Sng

Euphonium

Trombone

Aaron Wilson

Aqil Faizan

Lim Ze Kai*

Josiah Ng

Aidan Lai

Chen Hong Yu

Tuba

Edarius Yap*

Ada Soo

Piano

Jaden Tan

Maxwell Singh*

Javier Lim

Percussion

*Principal Player

Cheong Huey Ee*

Janus Sebastian Liew*

Zachariah Peh

Keerthan Kumar

Kenny Zhang

Shyvon Siaw

Music Directors

Secretary Treasurer

Logistics

Public Relations

Xavier Hui

Dylan Lim

Nicholas Loh

Tjan Yi Xuan

Yip Tze Ray

Ezequiel Lachica

Chan Hao Li

Liason

Venue Singapore Conference Hall

Stage Crew

SCH Crew

Asyahari Hussaini

Film Crew

EZ-Productions

Photographer

Recording Engineer

Austin Lim

Brandon Wong

TLS Tutorials

Virginia Ng

Kris Hoo Mei Ting

Ng Bee Tong

Anonymous Donor

Judy Emily

Virginia Ng

Eng Koon Lim

Karen De Silva

Ng Bee Tong

Rachel Tay Choon Eng

Michael Gian

Anonymous Donor

Music Elements TLS Tutorials

Band Fusion

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