SEPTEMBER HOLIDAYS AT THE VIC
The SSCC Experience (3 & 4 Sep)
*The Conductor's* Spellbook (8 & 9 Sep)
This September holidays, the Singapore Symphony Group has a range of activities and concerts to keep all young music lovers entertained at the Victoria Concert Hall!
Join the Singapore Symphony Orchestra on September 3 and 4 for some magical fun! The Conductor’s Spellbook tells the magical story of young Tony Stradivarius, who finds an amazing book of spells during a trip to the concert hall and uses it to enchant the orchestra. Conducted by Jean Thorel and narrated by William Ledbetter, The Conductor’s Spellbook is an exciting and interactive concert experience that teaches children about the orchestra - come and be spellbound!
For children* with a passion for singing, join us for an unforgettable day of choral music-making on September 3 and 4. Help your child discover his or her own voice with workshops conducted by our Singapore Symphony Children’s Choir (SSCC) conductors. Participants will get a chance to experience a day in the life of an SSCC singer and even have the opportunity to sing on stage at the iconic Victoria Concert Hall!
For those who are ready to take their passion for singing to the next level, auditions to join the SSCC will take place on September 23. The SSCC offers training and performance opportunities to children by developing their vocal technique, music literacy and musicianship, with an aim to help fledgling singers achieve their fullest musical potential.
* ages 8 (born 2010) to 15
The Conductor's Spellbook
Jean Thorel, conductor / William Ledbetter, narrator
Sat / 08 Sep 18 / 2.00pm
Sat / 08 Sep 18 / 4.00pm
Sun / 09 Sep 18 / 2.00pm
Multiple venue
The Conductor’s Spellbook tells the magical story of young Tony Stradivarius, who finds an amazing book of spells during a trip to the concert hall and uses it to enchant the orchestra. The Conductor’s Spellbook is an exciting and interactive concert experience that teaches children about the orchestra - come and be spellbound!
Pre-Concert Talk
As part of a So Arts Group initiative, narrator William Ledbetter will be giving pre-concert talks on both days from 1.15 - 1.45pm. William will talk about how we sit and appreciate a Classical Music concert and introduce the instruments of the orchestra in a kid-friendly and interactive manner.
FREE, on a first-come-first-served basis.
Venue:
8 Sep: Music Studio, Level 3
9 Sep: Hospitality Suite next to Concert Hall, Level 2
Atrium Performance
We will also have a free Victoria Concert Hall atrium performance on 8 September, Saturday, from 3pm – 3.40pm by Cappella Martialis. They will be performing “Tunes from Shakespeare’s London”.
Jean Thorel, conductor / William Ledbetter, narrator
For press enquiries, please contact:
Singapore Symphony Group
80 Bencoolen Street, Level 8
NAFA Campus One Tower Block
Singapore 189655
T +65 6602 4229
cheryl@sso.org.sg
