Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Have You Seen Fireflies?

We are learning a new song: Firefly.
When asked if the choir members have seen fireflies, many indicated otherwise.
It is not easy to find well-taken videos on real fireflies in the wild.
Here is a cartoon version of Fireflies!

Choir Workshop on 6 Dec 2011 (2)




Part 2:
Dr Zechariah Goh, a well-known musician in Singapore, conducted a vocal clinic session with the Choir. After listening to the Choir singing 3 songs, he gave the children comments on their singing and personally coached them on how to improve in their singing. The Choir had an enriching and fun-filled session today!

Choir Workshop on 6 Dec 2011 (1)





Part 1: Today Ms Lee taught the Choir a very interesting Latin song: Dona Nobis Pacem, which means Grant Us Peace. They started singing the song in the AVA Room then they moved out of the room while continuing to sing the song as they roamed around Level 2 of the school compound. The school was filled with the children's beautiful singing!

Monday, December 5, 2011

Letter to Parents on Important Choir Matters

Dear Parents / Guardians,

A letter was sent home on 5 Dec 2011. Please acknowledge reading the letter by signing at the end of the letter (hardcopy).Thank you.

Below is a copy of the letter.


Important Information

CCA: Choir Matters in 2012

5 Dec 2011

Dear Parents / Guardians

Thank you for your support for Endeavour Choir in 2011.

We are proud to take part in Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) 2012 Central Judging for Choirs. The SYF will be held in April 2012. We are working very hard and our target is a Gold award.

Please take note that there will be a selection process whereby confident and hardworking choir members with regular attendance will be selected to represent the school choir in SYF next year.

The choir instructor, Ms Angela Lee will be listening to small groups of children singing their parts during random sessions of choir practices in 2012. Each pupil will be given more than 2 chances to sing to Ms Lee before the final selection.

There will be at least 2 sessions of choir practices per week in 2012.


Day

Time

Session 1

Every Tuesday

1.45 pm – 3.45 pm

Session 2

Every Saturday

10.30 am – 12.30 pm

Both the Tuesday and Saturday practices are very important. Please make necessary arrangement for your child / ward to attend all practices.

We may need to call for additional practices and you will be notified via consent form. Thank you for your kind understanding.

As we are busy preparing for SYF in the first 4 months in 2012, please help to ensure that your child is coping well with his / her studies and health. Thank you very much.

We look forward to your continual support in 2012.


Warmest regards

Mrs Tong (98530368)

Mrs Choh

Ms Chew





Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Choir Day Camp 30 Nov 2011 Part 1







Today, the choir had a fun-filled Day Camp.
After warm-up session, we had theory lesson with Ms Teo.
Then Ms Lee led the choir in singing 3 songs.
After a simple lunch, we resumed our vocal trainings.
The highlights of the Camp was team-building and games!
The choir members were assigned to form various mixed-groups.
Then we had the Musical BINGO game!
The groups that called 'BINGO' were given clues for Scavenger Hunt around the school.
After tea-break, we had Choir Cheers Competition.
All winners were given tokens for their creativity.
Everyone was given goodies for putting in effort to participate in the activities.
It was an exciting and memorable Choir Day Camp!

Friday, November 25, 2011

Endeavour and Edgefield Choirs Exchange Program on 25 Nov 2011 @ Endeavour AVA Rooms






The children from Endeavour and Edgefield Choirs came together to have lots of fun.
Ms Lee and Mr Leong led the combined groups in vocal warm-up.
Both choirs took turn to perform for each other.
The children from both choirs mingled well and together they learnt a new song: Music Comes.

Kimi O no Sete by Endeavour Choir 20 Nov 2011

Malay Folk Song Medley by Endeavour Choir 20 Nov 2011

Thursday, November 24, 2011

One Single Light by Endeavour Choir 20 Nov 2011

Endeavour Choir had her debut performance at Singapore Conference Hall for Ensemble Series 2011. The choir sang 6 songs, mersmerised the audience with their beautiful 2-part voices.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Endeavour Year-End Concert 2011



Assembly Choir Performance 15 Nov 2011






School Holiday Choir Practices Schedule

Dear all, the following is the schedule for our holiday practices. See you there!


Date

Day

Time

Remarks

1

24 Nov*

Thursday

1 – 3.30 p.m.

*Please have lunch before all afternoon practices

2

25 Nov*

Friday

1 – 3.30 p.m.

Edgefield Primary School Choir Exchange Program

3

28 Nov*

Monday

12.30 – 3 p.m.


4

29 Nov*

Tuesday

12.30 – 3 p.m.


5

30 Nov #

Wednesday

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Day Camp

Lunch and afternoon tea are provided.

6

5 Dec #

Monday

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

# Please have breakfast before all morning practices

7

6 Dec #

Tuesday

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Vocal Workshop with Dr Zechariah Goh.

8

7 Dec #

Wednesday

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.


9

8 Dec #

Thursday

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.


Special Announcement

Dear Choir Members

Due to some technical issues, the old Choir Blog has not been updated.
We have started this new Choir Blog for our online communication.

The old Choir Blog can still be accessed at http://edpchoir.blogspot.com/

Stay tune for photos and videos on our recent Choir Performances.

See all of you during the November / December Holiday Choir Practices.

Enjoy your holidays!

Regards
Mrs Tong

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