“Thank you for the very enjoyable experience. The performance was appropriate for Primary school student.”
– Teacher, Cantonment Primary School

What lies within the conch shell? Lift it to your ear! The magical music of the sea awaits for all to hear!

First staged in 2024 to sold-out school audiences, A Sea of Stories once again invites students on a musical voyage through Southeast Asia. Step into the enchanting world of music and myths with the musicians from the Open Score Project with exciting narration by Jamil Schulze and Lian Sutton from Off Root Theatrics.

Drawing from the vibrant cultures of Southeast Asia, this magical experience will showcase musical traditions and stories from Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. As we sail across the waters that connect us through three different folktales, A Sea of Stories invites you to rest your ear against the spiral of the conch—experience the tapestry of sounds, learn about our traditional stories and instruments, and celebrate the interconnectedness of the region through the universal language of music and storytelling.

Learning Objectives

Categories: Genre Exposure & Cultural Understanding

• Discover folklores from Vietnam, Indonesia and Thailand told through a musical narrative.

• Experience music from Southeast Asia and learn about the use of ethnic instruments such as the Saluang, Piphat and Dan Baut.

• Develop an awareness and appreciation for the diversity of musical cultures in Southeast Asia.