RI Chinese Orchestra
Description
Raffles Institution Chinese Orchestra (RICO) stories began in 1987. Mdm. Jane Sow Chan set up Raffles Institution Chinese Orchestra (RICO) with the support of the then Headmaster Mr. Eugene Wijeysingha. Due to his strong belief that Raffles Institution was headed towards becoming an international and multi-culture school, and that the Chinese Orchestra was a means to help achieve this, Mr Wijeysingha rendered invaluable support to us, helping RICO through this period of uncertainty.
Achievements/Involvements
Achievements/Involvements This Year
| Achievement | Description |
|---|---|
| Bukit Batok East Chinese Cultural Festival | Outdoor public concert |
| RI Interact Club CNY Dinner | Guest performance |
| Arts @ Atrium | RI In-house performance |
Summary of Achievements/Involvements
| Year | Achievement | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 12-15 March 2007 | Penang's Musical Exchange Programme | Musical Exchange Programme with Jit Sin High School and Chung Ling High School |
| 14 December 2007 | The Spring of Life | A tribute concert to the late Mr Yeo Puay Hian, eformer conductor of RI Chinese Orchestra from 2002-2006 |
| 14 March 2007 | Melodies of Music | Held joint Public Concert with Penang Chung Ling High School at Sri Pinang Hall |
| 4 April 2007 | SYF Central Judging Competition (Chinese Orchestra) | Attained Gold Award |
Teachers-in-Charge
| Name | Role | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Lim Si Hui | Teacher In-charge | sihui@ri.sch.edu.sg | 6354 9138 |
| Mdm Wong Chiu Chin | Teacher In-charge | chiuchin@ri.sch.edu.sg | 6354 9148 |
Students Committee
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Yoong Ren Yan | Chairman |
External Partners
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Instructor | Mr Lim Kiong Pin (Conductor) |
| Instructor | Mr Lim Sin Yeo (Dizi) |
| Instructor | Mr Seetoh Poh Lam (Plucked String) |
| Instructor | Ms Shen Qin (Huqin) |
| Instructor | Mr Ngoh Kheng Seng (Percussion) |
| Instructor | Mr Ong Yi Horng (Chuiguan) |
| Instructor | Mr Voo Chee Kee (Cello & Bass) |
Practice Schedule
| Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Monday (Sectional Practice) | 1530 | 1830 |
| Saturday (Orchestra Practice) | 0815 | 1215 |


