Wed, 16 Jul 2025: 10 am,2:30 pm
Thu, 17 Jul 2025: 10 am,2:30 pm
Synopsis
Join Ding Yi Music Company on an enchanting musical journey through the mystical legends of Singapore’s islands, as they bring to life the captivating stories of Sisters’ Islands and Kusu Island. This intriguing experience will transport students to a time when Singapore’s islands were rich with tales of love, bravery, and transformation.
Accompanied by a live traditional Chinese music ensemble, students will experience Singapore’s vibrant island folklore through dramatised stories while learning about the fascinating world of Chinese plucked string and woodwind instruments. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about how a melody is crafted and observe different instruments performing together to create different soundscapes.
Join Ding Yi and PLAY with them on their musical island adventure!
Learning Objectives
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Discover instruments from the plucked and wind sections of a Chinese chamber ensemble
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Discover tales and legends behind Singapore’s offshore islands
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Appreciate how melody and harmony work together to tell a story
A programme of 60 Connections – At Home and Afar, a year-long season of Singapore stories and international collaborations in celebration of SG60.
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(All Mainstream Primary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges and Centralised Institute)
For every 20 student tickets purchased per performance, one complimentary teacher ticket will be issued.
The complimentary offer is only available for purchases made in a single transaction for the same show title.
SPED Schools
For every 10 student tickets purchased per performance, two complimentary teacher tickets will be issued.
The complimentary offer is only available for purchases made in a single transaction for the same show title.
Homeschools and International Schools
To make a booking, please contact Esplanade Box Office at 68288389 or email boxoffice@esplanade.com.
For enquiries, email education@esplanade.com.
Tote Board Arts Grant
All Primary Schools may use the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidise up to 50% of the programme cost.
All SPED Schools may use the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidise up to 70% of the programme cost.
For more details, please contact Esplanade Box Office at 6828 8389 or email boxoffice@esplanade.com.
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