RI String Ensemble
Description
Raffles Institution String Ensemble (RISE) was formed in 2001. It caters to the needs of talented string players in Raffles Institution and has a complementary role in enriching the school's Music Education Programme.
The ensemble is engaged throughout the year, putting up at least one public concert every year. Other activities include the school's "Arts @ Atrium" and busking at Orchard Road to raise funds for the underprivileged. In 2007 RISE travelled to the USA to participate in the New York Band and Orchestra Festival. The experience of performing in the renowned Carnegie Hall was inspirational.
RISE also constantly seeks to collaborate with external organizations. In 2002, we worked with the German School International Chamber Choir in the concert "Gloria Dei" and subsequently embarked on a music tour of Germany under the auspices of the Heinrich-Schutz Conservatory of Music. In 2003 we collaborated with the Singapore Lyric Opera in their production of "Tosca", under the baton of Mr Michael Lloyd, conductor of English National Opera. In 2004 we again collaborated with the Singapore Lyric Opera, in "Christmas Scene", with focus on Handel's Messiah.
Though a young ensemble, we won the Gold Award at the 2003 Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging, our first foray into the SYF. Subsequently we nabbed the prestigious Gold with Honours Award at the 2005 SYF Central Judging (which was the first time that SYF included this category of award), and again in 2007.
Over the years we have also organized Master Classes for our members. Masters include Mr Hajime Teri Murai, Director of Orchestras from the Peabody Conservatory of Music, Mr Gordan Nikolitch, Leader of the London Symphony Orchestra, Ms Yumi Scott, member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and Mr Peter Esswood, Head of Strings from the Royal Welsh College of Music.
The ensemble, under the baton and leadership of Mr Trevor Sze, has been growing from strength to strength, and we look forward to many more collaborations and achievements so that our players can experience the whole spectrum of making music in an ensemble.
The ensemble is engaged throughout the year, putting up at least one public concert every year. Other activities include the school's "Arts @ Atrium" and busking at Orchard Road to raise funds for the underprivileged. In 2007 RISE travelled to the USA to participate in the New York Band and Orchestra Festival. The experience of performing in the renowned Carnegie Hall was inspirational.
RISE also constantly seeks to collaborate with external organizations. In 2002, we worked with the German School International Chamber Choir in the concert "Gloria Dei" and subsequently embarked on a music tour of Germany under the auspices of the Heinrich-Schutz Conservatory of Music. In 2003 we collaborated with the Singapore Lyric Opera in their production of "Tosca", under the baton of Mr Michael Lloyd, conductor of English National Opera. In 2004 we again collaborated with the Singapore Lyric Opera, in "Christmas Scene", with focus on Handel's Messiah.
Though a young ensemble, we won the Gold Award at the 2003 Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging, our first foray into the SYF. Subsequently we nabbed the prestigious Gold with Honours Award at the 2005 SYF Central Judging (which was the first time that SYF included this category of award), and again in 2007.
Over the years we have also organized Master Classes for our members. Masters include Mr Hajime Teri Murai, Director of Orchestras from the Peabody Conservatory of Music, Mr Gordan Nikolitch, Leader of the London Symphony Orchestra, Ms Yumi Scott, member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and Mr Peter Esswood, Head of Strings from the Royal Welsh College of Music.
The ensemble, under the baton and leadership of Mr Trevor Sze, has been growing from strength to strength, and we look forward to many more collaborations and achievements so that our players can experience the whole spectrum of making music in an ensemble.
Achievements/Involvements
Achievements/Involvements This Year
| Achievement | Description |
|---|---|
| Public Concert | At NAFA Lee Foundation Theatre |
Summary of Achievements/Involvements
| Year | Achievement | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Public Concert with Raffles Voices, ReSERVed | At Victoria Concert Hall |
| 2007 | Public Concert MesmeRISE | At Alliance Francaise |
| 2007 | New York Band and Orchestra Festival | At Carnegie Hall |
| 2007 | Singapore Youth Festival Central Judging | Gold with Honours |
Teachers-in-Charge
| Name | Role | |
|---|---|---|
| Ms. Hazel Shen | Teacher-in-charge | hazel@ri.sch.edu.sg |
| Mr. Ong Chiau Jin | Teacher-in-charge | ocj@ri.sch.edu.sg |
External Partners
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Instructor | Mr. Trevor Sze |
Practice Schedule
| Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Monday and Friday | 3.30pm | 6.30pm |