SYF performances

SNAPSHOTS OF THE PERFORMING ARTS SYF JOURNEY

SFSS DRAMA CLUB

The Drama CCA performed a locally written script, “Singa-PURA-Pura” which won the Certificate of Distinction in the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Presentation. It is a vivid dramatization of a boy presenting his grandma’s version of the story of old Singapore.

All the world’s a stage

Lee Ming Xing of Sec 2C shared that,

“I helped with sound. It was pretty important as sound is a way to boost the liveliness of the stage. The performance wouldn't be as interesting if there wasn't any music.”

Ming Xing also commented that SYF is sort of a life learning lesson it teaches teamwork to work with your fellow members, respect, understand the right time and place to talk, kindness, to help others in need, and to be grateful that we are able to perform for SYF.

Ming Xing then added,

“Even though you're not in the limelight, you're still an important aspect of the team regardless of what role you have”

Overcoming the odds

Tian Yawen, Secondary 3F said that,

“The most challenging is that some students do not listen and it was hard to get them to cooperate. However, the members in drama are unique in their own way and interesting individuals. Due to covid, there are many restrictions for example only 25 of us can attend SYF which has to include the crew members. This makes it difficult for the actors since it is a quite difficult script. We all learned that it's not just the actor's production but the whole club's production. “

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GUZHENG ENSEMBLE

Playing to the tune of “月舞“ & “民歌联唱” (Moon Dance (月舞), the Guzheng Ensemble strummed their way to a Certificate of Distinction in this year’s SYF Art Presentation. The tune embodies the natural scenery and its charm with the moon rising from the sea to the sinking behind the mountain. For the tune of Folk Song Concert (民歌联唱), a couple of Chinese folk songs are played together in series with both Chinese music style and modern music elements to express the yearning of the youth for hometown and love. The music is filled with joy as well as sadness, which is euphemistic and intriguing.

Strumming to distinction

Most students felt the pressure of performing but overcame it with help and support from the other members. Christine Hung of Sec 2E shared that,

“I was surprised to feel both calm and stressed at the same time thinking about and performing at SYF. I have learned to be more disciplined and know how it feels to perform on stage, somewhat reducing the stage fright that I used to have.”

The current situation did not make it easy for the girls. For Loh Mei Qi of Sec 3F, it was not smooth sailing. She mentioned that,

“For me, it was not easy because, with the mask, it was uncomfortable to constantly look down to the strings.”

Despite their challenges, however, the whole ensemble can look back at this year with pride and they have captured a distinction in this year’s SYF for their sterling performance.

Final Swan song

The experience of the seniors in the Guzheng ensemble helped in the results. It was a feather in the cap for many as it was the last year in Springfield. For senior member, Koh Jia En of Sec 4E,

“The SYF made me more excited than nervous but I truly wanted to do my best. I am proud to say that I went on stage two times during my time in Springfield. “

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DANCE

Accomplished dancers

Springfield’s Dance Club performed a remix of the Backstreet Boys and the Neptunes. For Dinie Erina Binte Muhammad Rifki of Sec 3E, she recounts the challenges she faced. She shared that,

“Some challenges we faced were trying to absorb the dance moves, techniques, and expressions every practice. To overcome these obstacles, we had to sacrifice some of our time on the weekends and revision time to practice the dance moves.”

The dance member’s sacrifices were well worth their time as the CCA group managed to clinch the Certificate of Accomplishment in the SYF 2021.

The Joy of Dancing

The members of the Dance group were put through a series of rigorous training leading up to the SYF presentation. Many were surprised by what they had acquired through the series of training sessions.

Fei Fei of Sec 2F stated that,

“Our instructor Mr Kelvin told us to focus on facial expression. He said that it was important to showcase our joy in dancing as the audience would feel that and enjoy the performance even more.”

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CONCERT BAND

Playing the Perfect Symphony

SFSS Concert Band played the song, “Cheyenne” during their presentation in the SYF. Kayden Ong of Sec 4F and who is also holding the position of Band Major,

“Most of our members did not have much determination or enthusiasm for practicing at first so we had to encourage each other to continue practicing.”

Despite the initial inertia, many picked up the pieces and put up a credible performance, and achieved the Certificate of Accomplishment for their efforts.

Blowing with the wind

For Secondary 1G student, Wang Xin Tong, he played the bassoon which is a double-reed woodwind instrument. As an introvert, playing in a group was a surreal experience and he gladly shared that he had “learnt to enjoy the experience”.

Denise Wu of Sec 3G then added,

“Self-confidence was key as through practice, I was able to play this position well. Through the years, I have been able to play all the notes in tune.”

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