2015

In 2014, the MGS choirs recorded ‘Reach’ for the 2015 South East Asian Games (SEA Games) Opening Ceremony on the 5th of June. We were then asked to perform the song alongside Cultural Medallion recipient Dick Lee. We went through rehearsal after rehearsal at the Singapore Sports Hub, anxiously waiting for the big day to come. In a live broadcast to over 200,000 people, we performed Reach with all our hearts and went home satisfied and grateful for the wonderful experience. In 2016, we were given the opportunity to re-record ‘Reach’, this time as a “get-well-soon” card for Minister Heng Swee Keat, which gave some of us the chance to record something for the first time.

From the 9th to 17th November, the MGS Choir flew to Macau to participate in the International Federation of Choral Music’s (IFCM) World Choral Expo. During the 8 days in Macau, the choir attended several Masterclasses, concerts and performed in St Lawrence’s Church which is one of Macau’s oldest churches and a UNESCO world heritage site. During the competition, we rehearsed al fresco on the terrace in the University of Macau. After all our hard work, we were awarded 2 golds, 1st in Section B2 Youth category (U24), and 2nd in Section A1 Children’s Category (U16)! We were extremely proud of what we had achieved and spent the rest of our time exploring Macau and its heritage. During our trip there, we were blessed with a multitude of new and exciting experiences such as attending several Masterclasses held by internationally renowned maestros, attending several choral concerts and performing in St Lawrence’s Church, one of Macau’s oldest churches and a UNESCO world heritage site. We were also treated to a truly unique experience as we sang al fresco on the terrace in the University of Macau! It was truly a wonderful conclusion to 2015 for the MGS choir.We came home, thankful for the opportunities given to us and had even more of a burning desire to achieve greater things.