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Voices for Change

ne of the many ways musicians can use their gifts is by being the voice for those who are in need, offering their talents as a way to support and raise awareness to the community. Our very own Con Brio choir members had the incredible opportunity to use their gift of music by participating in the Voices for Change Charity events on the 13th, 18th and 19th of January, 2025.

Voices for Change is a charity-driven concert event that aims to support the Community Children Foundation (CCF), under the royal patronage of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. CCF aims to raise financial support for over 100 disadvantaged children to help them go back to school.

The Concordian community had the wonderful opportunity to host the kickstarter concert at the Grand Theater on January 13. Highlighted in the event were the performances of The Bear Necessities, the all-suspendered, all-spectacular award -winning acapella group all the way from Brown University in Rhode Island USA, who are here to support Voices for Change as well. Joining them on the stage was Con Brio, who opened with a heart-warming rendition of Homeward Bound. They

also sang with the Bears in the finale performance of Sisi ni Moja, a song that embodies unity, peace, and the shared human spirit. It was a wonderful celebration of music that was shared by the entire Concordian community, and will surely leave long lasting memories.

Three of the Con Brio members also joined the Voices for Change A Capella Vocal Camp, held at the Holiday Inn on January 18. This was attended by 20 students from international schools all over Bangkok, and was headed by The Bear Necessities. At this camp, they learned how to sing without any accompaniment, which was a fun challenge as it allowed them to use their musical abilities on a different level. The A Cappella Camp culminated in all the students singing the songs they worked on at the main stage at Central World, along with The Bear Necessities, as part of the Day 1 performances of Voices for Change. This unique and unforgettable experience allowed these students to push their musical limits, meet fellow advanced singers in Bangkok, and create unforgettable memories of working alongside the fantastic Bear Necessities vocal ensemble.

The final day of the Voices for Change was on January 19 at the Central World main stage. The day was met with eager anticipation as Con Brio performed familiar hits. There were songs from the previous Winter Choral Showcase like Winter Wind, Homeward Bound and A Million Dreams, a special duet performance of Grow As We Go by the DP students, and finally ending the set with Sisi Ni Moja. Performing on the Central World main stage brought Con Brio to new heights, being the first choral ensemble to perform at such a venue from Concordian.

Voices for Change brought a special sense of community service and generosity through music. For Con Brio, it was a great opportunity to meet peers in the music community and form a bond through the mutual passion for music. It also allowed Con Brio to grow even further to new heights of success and performance through service! This will surely be a memory to be cherished by all for many years to come.