PERFORMING ARTS (2021)
Here, you will find a collection of selected dance, drama and music performances from Singapore Youth Festival Presentation 2021. Click on the videos to witness the creativity, vibrancy, hopes and dreams of our talented performers!
Langkah Serentak (Malay Dance)
MILLENNIA INSTITUTE MALAY DANCE: Langkah Serentak COMPOSER: Azrin Abdullah CHOREOGRAPHER: Abdul Yazid bin Mohamed Juhuri SYNOPSIS: The dance represents youths coming together against all odds and differences in life. Their agility represent the need to constantly move foward to keep up with time.
Where the Eagles Soar by Steven Reineke (Band)
MILLENNIA INSTITUTE BAND: Where the Eagles Soar by Steven Reineke COMPOSER: Steven Reineke SYNOPSIS: Where Eagles Soar is a concert overture portraying the beauty, grandeur, and freedom of the great state of Maine. It is also meant to represent the state of mind that occurs when one realizes their full potential. As we grow and [...]
Two South American Tangos (Harmonica)
YUHUA SECONDARY SCHOOL HARMONICA: Two South American Tangos 'Two South American Tangos' COMPOSERS: A.G. Villoldo (El Choclo) + Matos Rodriguez (La Comparsita) ARRANGER: Merle J. Isaac SYNOPSIS: "The Two South American Tangos is a fantastic combination of two familiar tangos, El Choclo by Ángel Villoldo and La Comparsita by Matos Rodriguez. El Choclo which means [...]
Harapan [Hope] (Malay Dance)
BUKIT BATOK SECONDARY SCHOOL MALAY DANCE: HARAPAN (HOPE) COMPOSER: Mr Muhd Fadli Bin Ramlee CHEREOGRAPHER: Mr Shahrul Azhar Marekan Bin Norazhar SYNOPSIS: Life during a pandemic. Hoping for a better tomorrow, back to status quo.
A New Beginning by Satoshi Yagisaw (Band)
FUHUA SECONDARY SCHOOL BAND: A New Beginning by Satoshi Yagisaw COMPOSER: Satoshi Yagisaw SYNOPSIS: Through this pandemic, it demonstrates Singaporeans’ resilience - coming together to ensure that we all stay strong and safe.
故乡情 (Chinese Orchestra)
RIVER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CHINESE ORCHESTRA:《故乡情》 COMPOSER: 苏文庆 SYNOPSIS: 乐曲《故乡情》分为四个乐段:初秋、嘉义街景、嘉义公园、故乡情。 画作《初秋》义名(嘉义老家)画中由家中小小的客厅往外望去,大自然尽收于陈澄波先生的画布里,无论在大街小巷、公园、神社,花草、树木,白鹅与 小狗,在栩栩如生的画笔中散发出纯朴的爱与暖。 《嘉义街 景》街道上来往的人们带着孩子在路上行走的端人,充满生生不息的生 命力量,乐曲以轻快的速度充满了爱与希望。《故乡情》嘉义是陈澄波先生的故乡,他的生命由此开始,也 于此结束,这片土地带给他源源不绝的创作灵感而他奉献的是自己的热 情与生命。 以此作乐曲故情对一代美术大师陈澄波先生献上最高之敬意。 The composer expresses the highest respect to Mr. Chen Chengbo, a great artist of the generation through this song. The music "Hometown Affections" is divided into four sections: Early Autumn, Chiayi Street Scene, Chiayi Park, and Hometown. [...]
搖著槳的茉莉小六 (Chinese Orchestra)
RIVER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CHINESE ORCHESTRA:《搖著槳的茉莉小六》 COMPOSER: 任重 SYNOPSIS: 曲子的開始只是任重跟弟弟平時的音樂遊戲,後來就創作成屬於「三個人」樂團的曲子。以江南絲竹老板(添眼加花)與廣為流傳的民歌《茉莉花》為原型,兩首古風十足的旋律交織發展,配上現代流行音樂的和絃進行,通過旋律的變奏,不斷召喚記憶,時空隨著音樂中的波浪, 逐漸模糊界線,蕭的聲音,蒼茫的一道飛翔。慢慢遠去、慢慢遠去... Based on the ever-popular folk song ``Jasmine Flower'', the melody was improvised and coupled with the chord progression of modern pop music. Through the variation of the melody, this song displayed versatility and virtuosity of the musicians.
袖女弦韵 (Chinese Dance)
COMMONWEALTH SECONDARY SCHOOL CHINESE DANCE: 袖女弦韵 SYNOPSIS: 流动的曲线，强弱的对比，展现了少女们在袖的韵律中阴柔交错之美。 The dance exhibited the elegance of our youthful dancers through complex dance movements complementing the lyrical melody and lovely play of music contrasts.
安平晚渡 (Chinese Orchestra)
RIVER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CHINESE ORCHESTRA:《安平晚渡》 Composer: 朱雲嵩 Synopsis: 《安平晚渡》描述的景致為傍晚時刻安平鎮與府城之間舟舢交錯的情景，其場域在安平城、安平鎮渡口與府城大井頭、鎮渡頭之間的台江海域，約今中西區永福路以西的民權路到安平區安北路之間 《安平晚渡》depicts the scenery in Anping, China. The music depicts the scene of the pier in the evening. The enchanting melody played by the wind instruments portrays the boat sampans crisscrossing between Anping Town and Fucheng in the evening. This music is sure to calm busy [...]
Moto Perpetuo by De Silva Alicia Joyce (Angklung Kuluntang)
MILLENNIA INSTITUTE ANGKLUNG KULUNTANG: Moto Perpetuo by De Silva Alicia Joyce COMPOSER: De Silva Alicia Joyce SYNOPSIS: Moto Perpetuo means perpetual motion in Italian. The title is self explanatory as the piece is written with the idea of a perpetual pulse the moment the music begins. The piece is also generally unconventional for this unique [...]
Together Forever (Drama)
YUHUA SECONDARY SCHOOL DRAMA: 'Together Forever' CREDITS: How Jing Yi (407) Chayada Ng (308) Ariqah (306) Youn Yilin (308) Raudhah (305) Zi Hao (309) SYNOPSIS: This is a story of a family of three that experiences their only daughter growing up. Along the way, Sophie, the mother, struggles to maintain that special bond with Isabelle, [...]
Quintessence 倩女 (Chinese Dance)
FUHUA SECONDARY SCHOOL CHINESE DANCE: Quintessence 倩女 Choreographed by: Mr Benedict Soh Kian Leng Miss Zina Tan Xiu Qi SYNOPSIS: The performance tells of a group of ladies dancing in a garden filled with flowers. As a gentleman walks past, he is captivated by their beauty and sophistication, which are shown through the elegant dance [...]
Au Joly Jeu (Choir)
COMMONWEALTH SECONDARY SCHOOL CHOIR: AU JOLY JEU COMPOSER: Clement Janequin SYNOPSIS: This is a lighthearted French song about a jolly game. The rise and fall of the canonic melodies across the different vocal parts showcases the activity and excitement during the game.
Geisha: A charm beneath the mask (International Dance)
INTERNATIONAL DANCE: 'Geisha: A charm beneath the mask' Music Producer/Arranger & Composer: Shahril Azlin Choreographer: Mohamed Arif Bin Mohamed Shukor SYNOPSIS: 'Geisha' was created to showcase the camaraderie of the girls as a team. It highlights the strong bonds they share with one another. As female warriors, the direction was to show the fluid flow [...]
VISUAL ARTS (2021)
- All
- 2021
- Art for Healing
- Sanctuary
- Strength in Nature
- Technology - Promise and Perils
- The Rhythm of Forms and Colours
Chefs At Work
Title: Chefs At Work Student Artist(s): Tan Hui Yi Level: Primary 4 Year: 2021 School: Shuqun Primary School Medium: Oil Pastels Size: 21cm x 29.7cm Artist Statement: I have always enjoyed watching cooking shows on the internet. There are interesting recipes shared by the chefs and I imagine that I am one of the participants [...]
Blossom
Title: Blossom Student Artist(s): Jinette Ng Sze Rong Level: Primary 6 Year: 2021 School: Shuqun Primary School Medium: Batik Size: 21cm x 29.7cm Artist Statement: I love going to the Botanic Gardens. The scent of sweet flowers made me sigh in contentment. I saw many visitors taking pictures, so I also took a picture of [...]
My Chirpy Bird
Title: My Chirpy Bird Student Artist(s): Low Min Yi Mindi Level: Primary 6 Year: 2021 School: Shuqun Primary School Medium: Batik Size: 29.7cm x 21cm Artist Statement: On a nature trail, birds chirped and sang a wonderful tune. I saw at the corner of my eye, a small blue and purple bird. I fished out [...]
Go The Distance
Title: Go The Distance Student Artist(s): Megan Yee Luka Hirata Sim Giselle Chew Rosey Han Xie Kewei Giselle Chong Level: Primary 5 & 6 Year: 2021 School: Rulang Primary School Medium: Mixed Media Size: 80cm x 100cm Artist Statement: We all agree that travel expands the mind and fills the gap. Therefore, being able to [...]
Portraits of the Cyber World
Title: Portraits of the Cyber World Student Artist(s): Scarlett Yuan Jasiel Tan Jude Leong Glenice Ting Olivia Quek Ng Yu Xin Chai Qin Ying@Iffah Mahreen Chai Renee Joy Ng Sofie Emerissa Binte Suhaimi Level: Primary 3 & 4 Year: 2021 School: Rulang Primary School Medium: Mixed Media Size: 100cm x 80cm Artist Statement: The cyberspace [...]
Against the Stream
Title: Against the Stream Student Artist(s): Michelle, Yu HuiYi Level: Year 1 Year: 2021 School: Millennia Institute Medium: Watercolor Size: 21 X 29.7cm Artist's Statement: Reflection of the state we are in, this work presents the reality of the need of the fishes to swim against the stream for survival, just like how we are [...]
My Kopsia
Title: My Kopsia Student Artist(s): Lim Yong Zhen Level: Secondary 4 Year: 2021 School: Commonwealth Secondary School Medium: Pencil Colours on Cardboard Size: 20cm x 15cm Artist's Statement: This is a Kopsia flower found in my school garden. I chose to draw it as it stood out from the other plants. Although it is a [...]
Grandiflora
Title: Grandiflora Student Artist(s): Wan Jia Qian Level: Secondary 4 Year: 2021 School: Commonwealth Secondary School Medium: Colour Pencils on Cardboard Size: 20cm x 15cm Artist's Statement: This is an abstract composition of my impressionistic drawing of a flower called Calliandra Grandiflora, which can be found in our school garden. I was attracted to the [...]
Starry Bull
Title: Starry Bull Student Artist(s): Daphene Lee Yun Jia Level: Secondary 4 Year: 2021 School: Commonwealth Secondary School Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 30cm x 30cm Artist's Statement: I was so inspired by Vincent Van Gogh that I created a dreamy sort of colour palette for my starry bull composition. This coincided with the Chinese [...]
Floral Bull
Title: Floral Bull Student Artist(s): Zhang Wen Xin Level: Secondary 4 Year: 2021 School: Commonwealth Secondary School Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 30cm x 30cm Artist's Statement: Inspired by Pablo Picasso’s Bull drawings, I used red as the base colour because it was the Chinese New Year of the Ox season when I painted this in [...]
Our Spirit Animals
Title: Our Spirit Animals Student Artist(s): Tan Si Ning Athena Lisa Lapiz Chauw Tang Hwee Xin, Grace Gwyneth Kok Ning Xuan Level: Primary 2 Year: 2021 School: Princess Elizabeth Primary School Medium: Mixed Media Size: 60cm x 30cm x 10cm Artist's Statement: We liked the stories that were told using totem poles. We thought of [...]
2D or 3D!
Title: 2D or 3D! Student Artist(s): Soo Tse Siang Level: Secondary 3 Year: 2021 School: Yuhua Secondary School Medium: Recycled Cardboards Size: 25cm x 35cm x 1.5cm Artist's Statement: The project was a low relief sculpture using recycled materials, such as cardboard. I experimented in different ways of elevating features of a face from 2D [...]
My Dream Home
Title: My Dream Home Student Artist(s): Norsafynaz Binte Muhammad Norasif Danielle Darren Kum Yue Er Chun Si Hao Lovleen Mary Jeremiah Orkid Elzira Binte Md Fazli Level: Secondary 1 Year: 2021 School: Yuhua Secondary School Medium: Colour Pencil Size: 75cm x 15cm Artist's Statement: Inspired by Paul Klee’s “castle”, Secondary One students task was to [...]
Dynamite
Title: Dynamite Student Artist(s): Tricia Lim Ting Ru Lee Jing Yaw Kok Jia Wen Zander Thng Chloe Chua Lee Hong Kiat Choong Zhi Yang Emmanuel Level: Sec 1 Year: 2021 School: Fuhua Secondary School Medium: Gelli Printing Size: 42cm x 59.4cm Artist's Statement: “Dynamite” is a popular song from the famous Korean boyband, BTS. Inspired [...]
Explorations of Compositions
Title: Explorations of Compositions Student Artist(s): Keira Salim Nur'adellyne Arysha Binte Norman Amin Alisha Anjalina Binte Rosli Inani Qistina Binte Farhan Level: Primary 5 Year: 2021 School: Princess Elizabeth Primary School Medium: Mixed Media Size: 86cm x 32cm Artist's Statement: We observed Kandinsky’s compositions that were inspired by music. We explored different ways to arrange [...]
Moving in Harmony
Title: Moving in Harmony Student Artist(s): Wong Xana Chang De Ying Karthikeyan Sri Dharshini Lee Jie Rong, Lucas Serah Christy Nur Naila Zafina Binte Iswandi Harini Jayakumar Lim Xin Yu Loke Jia Ling Level: Primary 6 Year: 2021 School: Princess Elizabeth Primary School Medium: Ink on Paper Size: 75cm X 75cm Artist's Statement: Inspired by [...]
Symphony of Colours
Title: Symphony of Colours Student Artist(s): Lachlan Kwan Hing Wynnie Tamin Lim Yu Han Dexter Tan Yu Cheng Ng Yee Hsuen Kiriel Lim Zhi Hao Jason Thomas Zhang Ma Xinyue Tara Wong Level: Primary 4 Year: 2021 School: Bukit Timah Primary School Medium: Oil Pastel Size: 29.7cm x 42cm Artist's Statement: Symphony of Colours incorporates [...]
Our Performance
Title: Our Performance Student Artist(s): Liu Xinle Clare Level: Primary 4 Year: 2021 School: Shuqun Primary School Medium: Oil Pastel Size: 21cm X 29.7cm Artist’s Statement: “Woohoo!” The crowd roared as they watch our exciting hip-hop performance. Our teacher recorded the performance with her ipad and it captured a disco ball hanging from the ceiling […]
Under the Stars (genre painting on Singapore society)
Title: Under the Stars (genre painting on Singapore society) Student Artist(s): Li Chenjia Level: Sec 2 Year: 2021 School: River Valley High School Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 30cm x 40cm Artist’s Statement: My painting depicts a family spending time together under the stars: the child plays while her parents watch. By showing this scene, [...]
Cohesion (genre painting on Singapore society)
Title: Cohesion (genre painting on Singapore society) Student Artist(s): Beh Ci Wei Metta Zhang Xin Tian Tina Level: Sec 2 Year: 2021 School: River Valley High School Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Size: 30cm x 40cm (each) Artist’s Statement: Singapore is a multi-racial society and we should respect other and unite as one nation. Contrasting colours [...]
Are you coming, Cher?
Title: Are you coming, Cher? Student Artist(s): Rosvidiawati Binte Rosman Level: Sec 3 Year: 2021 School: Yuhua Secondary School Medium: Colour Pencil Size: 28cm x 39cm Artist’s Statement: I am always waiting with anticipation for my next subject teachers to come to class each day. Sometimes the class gets really chaotic and becomes unbearable for [...]
Self Portrait
Title: Self Portrait Student Artist(s): Zahirah Binti Rahman Level: Sec 3 Year: 2021 School: Yuhua Secondary School Medium: Oil Pastel Size: 27cm x 39cm Artist’s Statement: Pressing my hands against the side of my face and forcing a smile with the hope that I could hide my what I truly feel. The vibrant colours with [...]
Seating Area 2021
Title: Seating Area 2021 Student Artist(s): Wong Le Yi Level: Pre-University 1 Year: 2021 School: Millennia Institute Medium: Watercolor Size: 21cm x 29.7cm Artist’s Statement: A scene so common to us in the past 2 years. This work speaks about the quietness, distant and the lack of socialisation among people in the past 2 years [...]
Mother’s Touch
Title: Mother’s Touch Student Artist(s): Lim Yan Ning Level: Sec 3 Year: 2021 School: Fuhua Secondary School Medium: Digital Artwork Size: 2000 Pixels x 3000 Pixels Artist’s Statement: My mother is my strong pillar of support. With her touch, I feel comforted. But as I look closer in her palms, I could see and feel [...]
Endlessness
Title: Endlessness Student Artist(s): Chan Jia Ying Level: Pre-University Year: 2020 School: Millennia Institute Medium: Oil on Canvas Size: 60 Inches x 30 Inches Artist’s Statement: A highly personal work reflecting on the artist’s own experience of Scoliosis and Tomophobia. Presented in a landscape painting, one would noticed the foreground mountain ranges form by body [...]
Worthlessly Beautiful
Title: Worthlessly Beautiful Student Artist(s): Nur Diyanah Alisyah Binte Azhar Level: Sec 3 Year: 2021 School: Bukit Batok Secondary School Medium: Colour pencil and pencil on paper Size: 15cm x 21cm Artist’s Statement: This artwork shows how an organ failure patient searches for hope and the metamorphosis of their life from dullness to vibrancy. The [...]
Call for Hope
Title: Call for Hope Student Artist(s): Rachel Chang Level: Sec 3 Year: 2021 School: Bukit Batok Secondary School Medium: Colour pencil and acrylic on paper Size: 15cm x 21cm Artist’s Statement: My artwork consists of a patient in need of an organ transplant surrounded by piles of unuseable telephones. The telephones symbolise the numerous calls [...]
My Blackout Poetry
Title: My Blackout Poetry Student Artist(s): Yohanna Akahodani Veryn Ang Aimee Merrile Yunandar Chan Yi Yan Marissa Isabelle Level: Pri 6 Year: 2021 School: Bukit Timah Primary School Medium: Mixed Media Size: 29.7cm x 42cm Artist’s Statement: ‘My Blackout Poetry’ presents the expression of emotions portrayed in form of poem and illustrations. Pupils were able [...]
Together
Title: Together Student Artist(s): Pang Kai Ning Level: Sec 3 Year: 2021 School: Fuhua Secondary School Medium: Watercolor painting Size: A4 Artist’s Statement: In this drawing, people of different walks of life are looking at the audience (you) with a reassuring smile, which is a sign of solidarity and comfort. It is a reminder that [...]
My ‘Eye-pad’
Title: My ‘Eye-pad’ Student Artist(s): Megan Lee Yeen Lim Yi Rui Level: Pri 6 Year: 2021 School: Bukit Timah Primary School Medium: Photography and Mixed Media Size: 15cm x 21cm Artist’s Statement: Through the lens of the Ipad, pupils ventured around the school creating illustrations on the façade they have chosen. Inspired by an international [...]
My ‘Eye-pad’
Title: My ‘Eye-pad’ Student Artist(s): Aimee Merrile Yunandar Manon Isabelle Texier Level: Pri 6 Year: 2021 School: Bukit Timah Primary School Medium: Photography and Mixed Media Size: 15cm x 21cm Artist’s Statement: Through the lens of the Ipad, pupils ventured around the school creating illustrations on the façade they have chosen. Inspired by an international [...]
Discovery
Title: Discovery Student Artist(s): Tan Le Ci Level: Sec 3 Year: 2021 School: Fuhua Secondary School Medium: Digital Artwork Size: 3508 Pixels x 2480 Pixels Artist’s Statement: This depicts an adventure of a guinea pig discovering a whole new world in a storage room. To depict the contrasting environment, colour contrast was used. The room [...]
Our Lakeside Journey: A Juxtaposition of My Favourite Memory
Title: Our Lakeside Journey, A Juxtaposition of My Favourite Memory Student Artist(s): Moorthy Shivaany Level: Pri 6 Year: 2021 School: Lakeside Primary School Medium: Drawing on photograph Size: A3 Artist’s Statement: I am passionate about the performing arts. The indescribable joy of performing in front of a live audience is one of my favourite moments [...]
Our Lakeside Journey: A Juxtaposition of My Favourite Memory
Title: Our Lakeside Journey, A Juxtaposition of My Favourite Memory Student Artist(s): Tan Yu Liang Level: Pri 6 Year: 2021 School: Lakeside Primary School Medium: Drawing on photograph Size: A3 Artist’s Statement: I find precious pockets of time to interact and catch up with friends during recess. We can talk about anything under the sun- [...]
Our Lakeside Journey: A Juxtaposition of My Favourite Memory
Title: Our Lakeside Journey, A Juxtaposition of My Favourite Memory Student Artist(s): Nabilah Binte Mahadzair Level: Pri 6 Year: 2021 School: Lakeside Primary School Medium: Drawing on photograph Size: A3 Artist’s Statement: To me, friendship is about being able to relate and understand each other. Friendship is about being there and cheering one another on [...]
Local Tourists
Title: Local Tourists Student Artist(s): Sim Qian Ying Clarie Seah Anya Keshihan Vijeiyakumaran Iysa Alman M Rahizan Level: Pri 3 Year: 2021 School: Princess Elizabeth Primary School Medium: Modelling Clay Size: 22cm x 22cm Artist’s Statement: Since we cannot travel because of the Covid-19 pandemic, we became local tourists and explored our own little island. [...]
Our Lakeside Journey: A Juxtaposition of My Favourite Memory
Title: Our Lakeside Journey, A Juxtaposition of My Favourite Memory Student Artist(s): Toh En Tong Level: Pri 6 Year: 2021 School: Lakeside Primary School Medium: Drawing on photograph Size: A3 Artist’s Statement: I recall fond memories in Primary One performing for WOW Wednesdays at the outdoor amphitheatre during recess. As a class, we recited a [...]
Connected Through The Eye
Title: Connected Through the Eyes Student Artist(s): Kelis Lim Dyon Ng Phoebe Foong Sylvia Yip Zhang Shao Ting Raeanne Ng Kyra Lim Eleanor Tay Charlotte Sim Reanne Faith Ng Level: Primary 2 Year: 2021 School: Rulang Primary School Medium: Mixed Media Size: 100cm x 80cm Artist Statement: The pandemic has restricted us in many ways. [...]
Bridge of Hope
Title: Bridge of Hope Student Artist(s): Tam Yi Xin Melissa Level: Sec 3 Year: 2021 School: Bukit Batok Secondary School Medium: Digital Size: 42cm x 90cm Artist's Statement: 'Bridge of hope’ symbolises reaching out to people in need of help. There are many people on the verge of losing hope. However, there is still time [...]
Feadan
Title: Feadan Student Artist(s): Genevieve Sum Yi Ting Level: Sec 3 Year: 2021 School: Bukit Batok Secondary School Medium: Watercolour Size: 21cm x 15cm Artist's Statement: All around us is nature to soothes and relief us of the daily pressure. Juxtaposing nature with concrete structure in a school setting highlights the peace and happiness that [...]
To Grow and To Nurture
Title: To Grow and To Nurture Student Artist(s): Lau Zi Suan Level: Sec 3 Year: 2021 School: Bukit Batok Secondary School Medium: Watercolour Size: 21cm x 15cm Artist's Statement: The place I like the most in BBSS is the pond at the Student Plaza. It is the place where I can find a variety of [...]