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Y7 House Singing Competition
Y7 House Singing Competition
Our annual House Singing Competition took place this week with all of Year 7 taking to the stage in the Auditorium. As part of our unit Sing Up the learners have been celebrating singing. For many this has taken them out of their comfort zone, taking risks and building confidence to perform in front of others. In class they have been working on creating a good vocal tone, reading musical vocal scores, singing partner songs and learning to sing in harmony. Songs such as 'Stand by Me', 'Never wanna give you up' and various funny warm ups have kept us entertained in class before we began working towards our 'Disney' themes songs for the competition.
Each class selected and prepared a song with their music teacher based on the 'Disney' theme. The event was judged by special guests Ms Sarah, Ms Stephanie, Mr Michael and Ms Kimberley all bringing their music expertise and knowledge of our Year 7 learners to the table.
All classes performed with energy and enthusiasm the afternoon was a huge success and it was wonderful to see parents and other classes/teachers come down to watch and join in the fun. Although classes are mixed houses everyone participating gained some valuable house points, those that sang solo's got some extra bonus points and 3rd, 2nd and 1st places gained even more house points!
A lovely afternoon was topped off not only by celebrating 7R who won this years competition with their spectacular rendition of 'Little Mermaids, Under the Sea' but with the whole of Year 7 coming together in song and performing as a year group.
Thank you to everyone involved and a huge congratulations to 7R who also receive a pizza party to celebrate their success!!!
Secondary Music Recitals
Secondary Music Recitals
Our Music Recital series is back on Thursday 18th May we invite any musician who learns an instrument inside or outside of school to perform in our NEXUS Auditorium. It is always a lovely and intimate event which supports our young musicians in the invaluable experience of performing in front of others. As well as supporting confidence and stage presence through the performance it also provides musicians with a goal of which aids practise and gives them a drive as something to work towards.
We encourage musicians at any age or ability to contact us at music@nexus.edu.sg and get involved!
Young Musician of the Year
Young Musician of the Year
Do you play an instrument or sing? Then we have the competition for you! We are looking for the first ever "NEXUS Young Musician of the Year". Whether you are just a beginner, have taken exams, have lessons, sing in the shower, play a unique instrument from another country or have taught yourself we invite you to get involved.
It's really easy all you need to do is:
Round 1 - Video Performance
Select your instrument
Choose a song and find the music
Practise (ask for help from your music teacher or the NEXUS music team!)
Complete this google form with your information and a video recording of you playing
Round 2 - Live Performance
Those musicians successful will be invited to perform in a live concert on Thursday 8th June at 4pm.
Y10 Rock Band Gig
Y10 Rock Band Gig
We love it when our musicians come to us asking if they can arrange a concert/gig. It is everything that encompasses the IB learner profile as well as the NEXUS Recipe. From demonstrating thinking, communicating and taking risks through to being passionate in all we do and creating a culture of excellence.
Our Y10's Danyil, Leonor, Tomas, Aldo and Alex will be taking to the stage on Tuesday 16 May at 3.50pm in the NEXUS Auditorium. They will perform an eclectic mix of song from some classic oldies through to popular and rock culture. Parents, learners and staff are welcome to bob in and out during the performance and join in the fun.
Drama News
Drama News
We have lots of very exciting events coming up in the next month so get your diaries out and save these dates!
16th of May - We are running a Theatre trip to Fort Canning Park to watch Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream. Learners can enjoy a picnic under the night sky as the industrial kingdom of Athena transforms into an enchanted dreamworld of moonlit water and fairyland mayhem. 'The course of true love never did run smooth …' This trip is open to all learners in year 10 and up. Get the information and payment link here.
The Fairy King and Queen are at war, four young lovers have eloped to the forest, and a group of tradesmen are rehearsing a play. But it is Midsummer Night and Puck, as chief mischief-maker, is pulling pranks to ensure that the course of true love is anything but smooth. Puck's magic spells cause the lovers to change their allegiance, and one of the tradesmen, Nick Bottom, undergoes a shocking transformation. Find out more about this event here.
25th May - Year 9 are presenting Romeo & Juliet in our auditorium at 4:30. All parents and friends/family of Y9 are welcome to come and watch all our learners take to the stage one final time before most of them leave Drama to persue their IGCSE courses next year.
30th May - Y7 are presenting the Greek Tragedy 'Antigone' in the auditorium at 4:30. All parents and friends/family of Y7 are welcome to come and watch all our learners take to the stage to perform this famous Greek Tragedy that they have been working on this semester.
1st June - Our Y10 IGCSE learners are performing the first of three pieces of coursework. This exam performance is for an invited audience only, but we do wish them all the very best of luck!
Our LAMDA exams are also coming up soon on the 30th and 31st of May and we wish all those taking exams the very best, you've got this!
Keep being brave and the confidence will come :)
Romeo & Juliet Showcase Leaflet 2023.pdfY9 present Romeo & Juliet
Antigone Showcase Leaflet 2023.pdfY7 Present Antigone
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