About Nanyang Polytechnic Voice Ensemble (NYPVE; Chinese: ?????????)
History
Formed in April 1995, the NYP Choir was led by Mr Toh Ban Sheng doing a mix of Spirituals, Madrigals and Asian compositions and is actively to this date, involved in many school programmes.
It is in 1998 that the NYP Choir was renamed as the NYP Voice Ensemble. Since then, the NYPVE represents the melody of the campus, with enticing tunes and delirious rhythms set to songs which would be defined as the Nanyang Sound.
The NYPVE is a 30-strong SATB choir and has a wide repertoire, ranging from Spiritual, Madrigals and Folk Songs to Jazz and Classical pieces to Modern Asian compositions.
To date, the choir has held a few concerts, but so far only one has been documented. The NYPVE has also performed for a few events for and out of the school.
Concert list:
Starstruck - The NYP Chinese Orchestra in Concert, Nov 2005 (NYP Auditorium)
Cantus - New Season, New Songs, 9 December 2005 (NYP Theatre for the Arts)
Escapades - Featuring The Phantom of the Opera, 23 November 2006 (NYP Theatre for the Arts)
Les Voix - 2 November 2007 (NYP Theatre for the Arts)
The NYPVE Force
The ensemble's current conductor is Mr. Ong Kok Leong, who is also the residential conductor for a few secondary school choirs.
Helming the NYPVE from the Student Affairs Office is Ms Janette Ang.
EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
The executive current members that are running the ensemble are:
President: Winnie Kang Hwee Nee
Vice President: Tan Suee
Secretary: Shavien Chow Ka Mern
Treasurer: Sheryl Tan
Welfare Officers: Gerald Chua [Males] Kwok Ka Po [Females]
Logistics/ Events Manager: Eric Choo Jun Wen
Publicity Managers: Benjamin Lee, Paul Aw
MUSIC COMMITTEE
The music committee upholds the musical aspect of the ensemble are:
Student Conductors: Zhou Shuai Xun, Kan Shi Pei
Librarian: Eric Choo Jun Wen
UPCOMING EVENTS OF 2008
Orientation and Audition - 21 April
Lunchtime Concert @ Library - 14 & 21 May
Performance @ Prison - 24 May
Bonding Camp - June
and many more...
CONTACT US!
Email Us @ thenypsound@gmail.com
If you're interested in joining us, drop by NYP Piano Room E309 on Monday (6pm onwards)
Our Club Room is located @ E426.
Practices are held every Mondays, 7 - 10 pm
Prior to a performance, there will be additional practice slots.