Philharmonic Wind Orchestra presents Fun With Music 2023: Trebles At Sea
Sunday 12 March 2023, 1pm & 4pm
Victoria Concert Hall
Conductor: Lau Lifeng
Narrator: Teacher Shauna
Illustrator: Kristen Kiong
Encore!
Yo Goto
And Then The Ocean Glows
Satoshi Yagisawa
Little Mermaid Medley
Under the Sea, Kiss the Girl, Part of Your World
Alan Menken
Arranged by Takashi Hoshide
Pirates of the Caribbean
The Medallion Calls, The Black Pearl, To The Pirate's Cave, One Last Shot, He's A Pirate
Klaus Badelt
Arranged by John Wasson
Radetzky March
Johann Strauss Op. 228
Adapted and Arranged by Alfred Reed
Frozen
Making Today a Perfect Day, For the First Time in Forever, Do You Want to Build a Snowman, Let It Go
Kristen-Anderson Lopez and Robert Lopez
Arranged by Kazuhiro Morita
Do-Re-Mi
From "The Sound of Music"
Richard Rodgers
Arranged by Takashi Hoshide
Philharmonic Wind Orchestra
Comprising over 150 highly skilled volunteer musicians, Philharmonic Wind Orchestra (PWO) was founded in 2022 to continue the legacy of The Philharmonic Winds and Philharmonic Youth Winds. Led by Music Director Maestro Leonard Tan, PWO continues the long-standing artistic mission of advancing wind music in Singapore, at thesametimeexpandingitsoutreachtoallsegmentsoftheSingaporeancommunity.
Since its formation in 2000, The Philharmonic Winds and Philharmonic Youth Winds have been known for presenting meaningfully-programmed concerts of consistently high standards. Each concert revolves around a theme, such as Sounds of Japan, All That Jazz, Absoluut Dutch, An American Portrait and Death and Life, amongst others. The wind orchestras have also presented works by Grainger and Varèse, wind serenades by Mozart, Dvořák and Strauss, symphonies by Hindemith, Barnes and De Meij, and various works by Luis Serrano Alarcon, including his monumental “Marco Polo Trilogy” which was heralded as one of the “Best Classical Concert of the Year” (2015) by The Straits Times, Singapore. In addition, The Philharmonic Winds has participated in opera productions of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly and Weill’s Street Scenes.
PWO also strongly supports Singaporean composers by performing and premiering their works, devoting entire concerts to their compositions. Composers featured include Leong Yoon Pin, Kelly Tang and Phoon Yew Tien, to name but a few. The orchestras also seek to enrich wind repertoire with arrangements by their very own members.
Over the years, PWO has developed a number of music series, which have been popularwiththeiraudiences.Theseinclude:
● “PhilharmonicWindsinConcert”series,featuringcuttingedgewind repertoire
● PhilharmonicYouthWinds’“Classique”series,featuringnotablewind compositions
● “FunwithMusic”,achildren’sconcertseries
● “SingaporeCompose”,featuringlocalcomposersandcompositions)
● “PhilharmonicWindsGoesPop”,itssignaturepopseries,including arrangementsbyitsmembers
● PhilharmonicYouthWinds’“SongsOurParentsLove”,apopoldies’series
● “SoundsofJapan”series,featuringJapanesewindrepertoire
International Accolades
PWO has been proud to fly the Singapore flag high on the world stage, first announcing its arrival in a First Prize win at the 2005 World Music Contest, Kerkrade, The Netherlands – a four-yearly gathering of the best wind orchestras in the world. In 2013, PWO clinched Second Prize in the International Wind Band Contest – City of Valencia, Spain. In 2018, PWO won a Gold Medal in the Concert Division back home at the Singapore International Band Festival, and later performedasaguestorchestraatthesamefestivalin2022.
Guest Conductors and Soloists
PWO strives for continuous growth and development through partnerships with renowned authorities in wind orchestra, conductors, composers and musicians. It has also collaborated with musicians and experts in other art forms such as ethnic instruments, dance, choral music, Japanese taiko drumming, flamenco dance and even sand art, relishing the interdisciplinary connections and friendships that it has made.
Community Engagement and Education
PWO brings music to the general public by performing at neighbourhoods, and to anywhere it believes it can make a difference. Through these outreach performances, PWO seeks to inspire generations of future performers, make music accessible,andsupportsocialcauses.
PWO regularly participates in the National Arts Council’s programmes and initiatives, such as its Singapore Arts Festival, Arts in Your Neighbourhood series, and Silver Arts Festival. Through these, it has brought music to the community, performing at Gardens by the Bay, Botanic Gardens, Marina Bay Financial Centre, Esplanade Outdoor Theatre, and at heartland locations such as Toa Payoh, Tampines, Boon Keng, Yishun and Pasir Ris. Its instrumental ensembles also regularlyperformfortheArtsEducationProgrammesinschools.
PWO also supports social causes, having performed at the Yellow Ribbon Run, PathlightSchool,andforCar-FreeSundays.In2014,itstagedafundraisingconcert for the Children’s Charities Association of Singapore, raising $35,000 for needy children. It also invited beneficiaries from SGEnable, Caregivers Alliance Limited
Lau Lifeng Belle Conductor
Lifeng was born in Singapore and her musical journey began with playing the Euphonium at the age of 14. In pursuit of her passions in music and communication studies, she first enrolled at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA, Singapore) and graduated with a Diploma in Music (Performance - Euphonium) in 2006, before continuing her studies with a Bachelor of Mass Communications (Public Relations & Journalism) from Murdoch University, Western Australia in 2009.
Thereafter, Lifeng served in the Singapore Police Force (SPF) as a Senior Officer for 13 years. She first served as an Investigation Officer at Central Police Division and then Team Leader at Public Transport Security Command over 5 years. Subsequently she was awarded a SPF scholarship to further her musical studies at the UK Royal Marines School of Music (RMSoM) in September 2013.
Under the tutelage of Malcolm Binney, Lifeng attained a pass with distinction in the DipABRSM (Music Direction) exam, an LRSM (Music Direction) diploma, and earned the Best Conductor Award in the RMSoM Bandmaster Course of 2015. Immediately after her stint with the UK Royal Marines, Lifeng completed her BMus (Hons) Degree with Plymouth University, UK.
Lifeng returned home to Singapore in August 2015 and formally began her time with the SPF Band as its Deputy Director of Music. On top of being a conductor for the band, she demonstrated the vision to lead the SPF Band in delivering world-class shows and theatrical productions on both local and international platforms. Since then, Lifeng has successfully spearheaded the SPF Band’s involvement in state events as show producer. These include the 37th ASEANOPOL conference in 2016 and the 70th Women in Policing Anniversary in 2019. Lifeng has also brought the SPF Band to participate in international military tattoos such as Nova Scotia Military Tattoo in 2018, Spasskaya Military International Tattoo in Moscow in 2016 and the World Police Band Concert (WPBC) series in Myanmar (2017) and Thailand (2018). In 2020, Lifeng was awarded the Efficiency Medal “Pingat Berkebolehan” National Day Award by the Singapore government.
Lifeng has been performing with Philharmonic Wind Orchestra for over 20 years and was recently appointed as its Assistant Conductor in September 2022.
Teacher Shauna NarratorShauna is Kindermusik and Kindermusik is Shauna. “Is today Teacher Shauna day?” children tend to ask. Every child loves their weekly Kindermusik day!
What is Kindermusik? It is the go-to for developmentally appropriate Early Years Music Education, for ages 0-6. Having entered the magical world of Kindermusik since 2006, Shauna found her commitment and passion for the programme. She strongly believes that children need music and music must be delivered to our children in a way that speaks to their hearts. Kindermusik is thus its educators’ way of transforming learning and bringing music education to a whole new level.
Apart from attaining a Masters in Early Childhood Education, Shauna is also well versed in the Electronic Organ (Dip. with High Honours), and plays the piano, guitar, and erhu, along with a smattering of violin, cello and various ethnic instruments. Kindermusik’s families are wowed and inspired every time they step into the studio.
Shauna and her team of passionate and dedicated Kindermusik educators are excited to be a part of bringing live orchestra music experiences one step closer to our children.
Kristen is an illustrator and calligrapher whose (part-time) career as an artist first began with a goal to “calligraph her own wedding invites”. But as word got around, she began receiving more requests for commission work, and is now known for her little people series and posters for all seasons of life.
She has spent the last 8 years honing her skills and developing versatility in producing art to suit various styles. Inevitably, her posters also reflect the season of life that she goes through. Her most recent venture involves illustrating repeated patterns for fabrics in Bao & Berry Fabrics.
Kristen has a heart for projects that are meaningful. As a full-time healthcare professional, she actively illustrates for public health initiatives (including SingHealth), as well as Fertility Support SG.
She is also a mother to two beautiful girls, who appear to have adopted both her love for music and art.
Her works can be found on Kristenkiong.com and on instagram under @kristenkiong. She also works closely with Wild Olive Branch and decorates their cakes.
Kristen Kiong Illustrator
Encore!
Yo Goto
Encore! was commissioned by Ishikawa Prefecture Band Association to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2010. The commissioning request was that the piece be fun and appropriate as an encore. As such, the composer made it simple and enjoyable for everyone with the hope that more people will come to love music.
An exciting introduction was added to introduce each section of the band. You will see their entrances in this order:
1) clarinets
2) piccolo, flute, horn, oboe, and bassoon
3) percussion
4) euphonium, tuba, and double bass
5) trombone
6) saxophone
7) trumpet
Lastly, all sections will stand up together to greet the audience!
And Then The Ocean Glows
Satoshi Yagisawa
And Then The Ocean Glows was commissioned by Niihama Grade School and its director, Mr Shinichi Tagawa and completed in April 2002. Mr Tagawa and the composer titled the piece together, drawing from sectional themes of “Shining Morning Ocean”, “Wind Stormy Ocean”, and “Large Mother Ocean”.
The composer intends for this work’s theme and melodies to be enjoyable and compelling for both musicians and audiences alike, and we hope you enjoy your experience of this composition.
Little Mermaid Medley
Under the Sea, Kiss the Girl, Part of Your World
Alan Menken
Arranged by Takashi Hoshide
Little Mermaid Medley, arranged by Takashi Hoshide, is a piece that features some of the most iconic songs from the Disney movie “The Little Mermaid”.
The medley includes familiar and popular songs such as “Under the Sea”, “Part of Your World”, and “Kiss the Girl”. Sing and dance along to these memorable tunes from the magical underwater tale that has captured the hearts of audiences of all ages!
Pirates of the Caribbean
The Medallion Calls, The Black Pearl, To The Pirate's Cave, One Last Shot, He's A Pirate
Klaus BadeltArranged by John Wasson
Pirates of the Caribbean is a popular film franchise that follows the adventures of a swashbuckling pirate Captain Jack Sparrow and his crew. The film series is known for its thrilling action scenes, memorable characters, and epic music. The music for Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl was composed by Klaus Badelt and produced by Hans Zimmer.
Wasson's arrangement of Pirates of the Caribbean is a dynamic and exciting piece of music that captures the spirit of the film franchise. The arrangement incorporates elements of film music, classical orchestral music, and rock and roll, creating a sense of adventure and excitement. Listen out for familiar tunes from the film!
Radetzky March
Johann Strauss Op. 228
Adapted and Arranged by Alfred Reed
Radetzky March, Op. 228, is a popular Austrian march composed by Johann Strauss Sr. and dedicated to Field Marshal Joseph Radetzky von Radetz, who was known for his victories during the First Italian War of Independence.
Radetzky March is a traditional military march that is typically performed by a military band, and its distinctive rhythm and melody have made it instantly recognizable. Characterized by its upbeat and lively tempo, which creates a celebratory and patriotic atmosphere, Radetzky March has become an iconic piece of music, and continues to be enjoyed by audiences around the world.
Frozen
Making Today a Perfect Day, For the First Time in Forever, Do You Want to Build a Snowman, Let It Go
Kristen-Anderson Lopez and Robert Lopez
Arranged by Kazuhiro Morita
Frozen is a medley of favourites from the 2013 Disney animated film that took the world by storm. Nearly every child (and many an adult) knows the story of Princess Anna, who teams up with an iceman, his reindeer, and a snowman to find her estranged sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped their kingdom in eternal winter. Many of us know the songs by heart, so let it go and let’s sing along!
Do-Re-Mi
From "The Sound of Music"
Richard Rodgers
Arranged by Takashi Hoshide
Do-Re-Mi is a classic song from the musical "The Sound of Music", composed by Richard Rodgers with lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II. It teaches the solfège system, which is used to refer to musical scales and intervals, in a fun and engaging way using everyday examples like "doe, a deer, a female deer" for "do" and "tea, a drink with jam and bread" for "ti".
The chorus of the song encourages listeners to sing along with Maria, repeating the solfège syllables in order. The melody is catchy and easy to follow, making it a fun and engaging song for audiences of all ages. So yes, do join in “if you know the words to sing”!
In “The Sound of Music”, Do-Re-Mi marks a memorable moment for Maria and the von Trapp children in the musical as they learn to sing together as a family. It is a heartwarming scene that showcases the power of music to bring people together, much like how we’re all gathered here today at the Victoria Concert Hall!
Performers
Philharmonic Wind Orchestra
Flute
Chong Ket Fong
Gabriel William Liew Yong Jian
Miki Wong
Ng Kai Boon, Kelvin
Sheng Jia-min
Oboe
Priyadarshini
Tian Keyun
E-flat Clarinet
Lim Jia Yi
Clarinet
Aaron Chua
Amanda Yeo
Dominic Koh
Jonathan Chen
Juan Maringka
Kamran Aminian
Kelvin Ang
Miho Nakajima
Sean Lim Liang Hui
Shie Rui Qi
Tan Kok Soon Oliver
Bass Clarinet
Lim Lip Hua
Saxophone
Ivy Hau Jia Yi
Jaime Niam Yong Qi
Keith Kok Shan Hwee
Lim Keong Liam
Pan Jia Qi
Tommy Kwan
Bassoon
Sim Kang Rong
Trumpet
Aw Ping Hui
Chin Jia Wi
Jordan Chua Wei Teck
Justin Chia
Nur Imaan Binte Zulkiffli
William Oo
French Horn
Aidil Syukri
Javon Teo Tze Kai
Kosuke Nakajima
Lim Hao Shen Keith
Lim Hao Xiang Sean
Tan Jun Kiat
Trombone
Edward Chan
Lau Jing Lun
Nicholas Teoh
Ong Han Yang
Ong Jiin Joo
Su Shiqi
Euphonium
Dillon Quek
Vincent Tan
Tuba
Choo Jun Hui
Muhammad Farraqhan
Bin Baharudin
Double Bass
Lee Mian Jun
Percussion
Gordon Tan
Joanne Heng
Lim Jit Rui
Orathai Singhaart
Sng Yiang Shan
Wells Chin
Timpani
Yeow Ching Shiong
Kindermusik
Narrator
Shauna Chen
Abigail Yeo
Angelina Chandra
Elaine Kuang
Evon Tang Li Yan
Ezabella Shazalini Binte Mohammad Zolkifli
Ezafarashia
Keum Fei Shien
Lam Meiling
Sara Hong Xue Chuan
Acknowledgements
Philharmonic Wind Orchestra would like to express our deepest gratitude to the following, without whom this concert would not have been possible.
Supported by:
Partners: Kristen Kiong and Kindermusik
Beneficiary Organisations: Care Corner Singapore, Club Rainbow Singapore, and Ang Mo Kio Family Services Centre
Our generous donors who have supported us in the past:
Music Gear, The Band World, Aviation Virtual, Quantum Healthcare, Aaron Chua, Chan Soo Chee, Lim Meng Tong, Ong Soo Ling, Stuart Andrew Palmer, Victor Ng, Yeong Wai Cheong, Melvin Leong, Jolie Giouw, Chye Hoon Pin, Peter Foo, Choy Meng Yew, Tay Kai Tze, Sheng Jia-min, Danny Leow
Koh Chye Hock, Richard Harding, Kok Tse Wei, Arun Mahizhnan, Puspanathan K, Oliver Tan, Ho Weng
Siong Daniel, Shen Long Guang Christopher, Sirisena Mervyn, Ho Hoong Mau, Jeffrey Goh, Miles Fenley, George Goh, Paul Dorai Raj, Yap Wai Hoong, Ong Soo Ling, Robert Casteels and Danny Leow
Our new donors who have supported us in this concert and to make our gift of music to the various beneficiaries possible:
Tan Xin Hui, Chang Rui Shan, Tan Xing Yi, Adeline Goh, Su Shiqi, Hsu Li Chuan, Lin Yuan Kai and other friends who prefer to remain anonymous!
Acknowledgements
The crew and staff of Arts House Limited
MusoSpace for rehearsal venue support
Athena Tan, Hong Ran, Koh Swee Jin, and Cheong Mun Hoe for their assistance
Our exclusive recording partner, Brandon Wong and his team
Our video production team: Pandawithacamera
Camera Operators: Tan Zexun
Michael Lim
Chan Chen
Assistant Director: Tay Kai Tze
Video Editor: Tan Zexun
Our front-of-house volunteers, Sng Yiang Shan, Sylvia Seow, Lionel Lye, Alison Lye, Fikri Yeong, Yap
Fang Yu, Wilson Yeo, Jax Chen, and Jolie Giouw, who have added much joy and fun to the concert experience
Sean Tan and MusicGear for the loan of instruments
All past conductors and soloists for sharing their musical experience with us
All individuals and organisations that have in one way or another contributed to the development of Philharmonic Wind Orchestra
Our families, friends, and loved ones for their support and understanding
Section Coordinators
Flute
Darence Leng
Hong Ran
Clarinet
Dominic Koh
Ralph Emmanuel Lim
Oboe
Priyadarshini
Tay Kai Tze
Bassoon Sim Kang Rong
Saxophone Breyann Lennard
Keith Kok Shan Hwee
Trumpet Justin Chia
Owen Choy
French Horn
Lee Yan Liang
Nigel Leong
Trombone
Lam Bo Xiang
Ryan Christopher Lim Ming Fu
Euphonium
Tuba
Vincent Tan
Daniel Kiang
Kenrick Quek Tong Jie
Double Bass
Kenji Koh Kiang Ee
Sanche Jagatheesan
Percussion
Jeremy Ng Chuan Kai
Sng Yiang Shan
