String Ensemble

2024 MGS Festival of Arts (Kizuna)

MG Strings on WIX

The MGS String ensemble is dedicated to fostering a musical community where everyone has a shared love for music. This is achieved by the strong sense of pride and excellence within the CCA. In 2023, the CCA has placed a significant emphasis on empowering each member to contribute and take on leadership roles, while instilling a strong sense of belonging and responsibility. Aiming to provide members with a fulfilling and enriching experience, String ensemble has collaborated with various organizations, performed at different concerts, and participated in the schools newly launched Intergenerational learning (IGL) events including, mentoring the elderly.

Events and awards:

1. School Performances (Chinese New Year Celebration, Founder’s Day, Student Leaders’ Prefects Installation, Open House, CCA Fair, MGS Sunday, Methodist Long Service Awards)

2. External performances

• Singapore Youth festival (SYF) — attained Certificate of Distinction

• Global Strings federation (GSF): Opening orchestra showcase at Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music

• 9th Singapore Raffles International Music Festival (SRIMF) — attained Gold and Silver (Chamber music category)

• 2023 Sustainable Christmas Market performance at South Beach

3. Collaborations

• GSF local school exchange with Pui Ching Middle School and Taipei Philharmonic Youth Ensemble

• 2023 MGXAC with ACS (Independent) and ACJC

4. 2023 string ensemble March camp

5. Strings Masterclass with Mr Gabriel Lee

6. Intergenerational learning (IGL) Strings programme