A Voyage Of Songs

Language: English

Based on words by Nelson Kwei, A Voyage of Songs is the theme song for the choral competition held in Genting, Malaysia in 2003. Available Scores: SATB

Dayung Sampan

Commissioned By: Temasek Junior College Choir

Premiere: Temasek Junior College Choir (1993)

Language: Malay

An arrangement of a Malay folk song. Available Scores: SATB

Farewell

Commissioned By: CHIJ (Toa Payoh) Choir

Premiere: CHIJ (Toa Payoh) (2008)

Language: English

Impressions

Commissioned By: Co-curricular activities branch of the Ministry of Education, Singapore.

Premiere: 15 junior colleges, during the Singapore Youth Festival central judging for choir (2003)

Language: “Dung, Dong, Ding, Deng, Dang”. Onomatopoeia sounds of a Gamelan orchestra

This song employs the onomatopoeia play on Dung, Dong, Ding, Deng, Dang which depicts the sound of a Gamelan orchestra. Available Scores: SATB

In Song

Commissioned By: Victoria Chorale

Premiere: Victoria Chorale (2005)

Language: English

This is a theme song for Victoria Chorale’s annual concert entitled “In Song”. The lyrics are written with the combined efforts Victoria Chorale’s members. Available Scores: SATB

Irama Belia

Commissioned By: Co-curricular activities branch of the Ministry of Education, Singapore.

Premiere: 118 secondary school choirs during the Singapore Youth Festival central judging for choir (2003)

Language: Malay

Based on lyrics by Brother Colin from Saint Patrick Secondary School, this song is a celebration of youth and racial harmony. Available Scores: SATB, SSA, SSAA and SAB

Kucinta

Commissioned By: Victoria Junior College Choir

Premiere: Victoria Junior College Choir (1997)

Language: Meow (language of a cat) and Malay

The song is about one of Singapore’s icon – Kucinta, the cat. “Meow” or the sound of a cat is heard throughout this song. Available Scores: SATB

Land Of Joy

Commissioned By: CCA Branch of MOE for SYF central judging for choir 2008

Premiere: 116 Singapore Primary School Choirs (2008)

Language: English

Narcissus And Echo

Commissioned By: Singapore Youth Choir ensemble singers

Premiere: Singapore Youth Choir ensemble singers (2004)

Language: English

Based on the Greek Mythology of the same title, this song uses the symmetrical intervals to depict Narcissus staring at his own reflection in the water. Available Scores: SATB

Sapu Tagan

Language: Malay

Sapu Tagan is a rearrangement of a Singaporean folk song of the 2nd world war period. The song depicts a village girl’s longing for her lover during the war. Available Scores: SATB