Esplanade Presents

Music | Activity

The Musical City Walking Tour for Educators

Conducted by Rachel Lim

Conceptualised by Phang Kok Jun

(Singapore)

19 Aug 2025, Tue, 3pm

2hrs

(Intermission: None)

Meeting & Return Point: Esplanade Concourse

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Rachel Lim
Rachel Lim
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Synopsis

The Musical City Walking Tour is a 120-minute walking tour inspired by the audio-visual-illustration book, The Musical City. Follow in the footsteps of Pei, the book's protagonist, as she ventures through the historic heart of Singapore, exploring iconic buildings brimming with cultural significance. Uncover the rich history and intricate architectural details of each site and learn about the diverse heritage interwoven into the city's tapestry. Along the way, participants will get to listen to short musical tracks composed to capture the essence of each location, with instruments and musical elements that reflect the cultural roots of the buildings. The Musical City Walking Tour is a unique opportunity to experience Singapore's rich history and architecture through music.

 

This is a companion programme for educators, to The Musical City.

Advisory:
  • This is a programme for Educators. Each participant will be required to sign an indemnity form. 

  • Please dress comfortably and wear walking shoes.

  • This is a rain or shine programme and will only be cancelled in the event of heavy rain, thunder and lightning.

  • Items we encourage you to bring with you:

    • A raincoat or umbrella in case of rain

    • Sunblock

    • Drinking water   

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled start time to register, fill in pre-event forms and visit the restroom.  

  • Latecomers will not be allowed to join the tour mid-way. 

  • More details about this programme will be sent to ticket holders on the week of the event.

Recommended Age: For Educators
Admission Age:
6 and above.
Language: English
Things to Note:
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Artist Information

Rachel Lim

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Rachel Lim is a soprano, vocal coach, arts educator, and the Founder of VOCA Academy, Singapore’s premier vocal teaching school.

 

A strong advocate for arts education and inclusivity, Rachel was involved in organising and facilitating multiple community engagement projects, including Project Infinitude with Superhero Me and Enabling Village, which was created for children with disabilities; The Enchanted Garden, an original multi-sensory show for children with special needs; and a self-initiated project Transitions at the Children’s Cancer Foundation’s Place for Academic Learning and Support (PALS), which aims to build confidence in children recovering from cancer. She was an Artist Mentor in The Captain’s Programme with Superhero Me and in the pilot team for Daytime Moon Creations, the theatre programme at Berklee Institute of Accessible Arts Education. In 2020, she was selected to be an Artist Fellow with Teach to Learn Fellowship, a global organization running projects to fuel social change.

 

Rachel received a double Masters in Vocal Pedagogy and Music Education (Autism Concentration) from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, USA and completed her Bachelor of Music with Honours (Distinction) degree in Vocal Performance at Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, NUS.

Date & Time

19 Aug 2025, Tue

3pm

Esplanade Concourse

Meeting & Return Point: Esplanade Concourse

Tickets & Prices
Standard
Price $20
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