Rhythmic Roots - celebrating the cultural and musical heritage that is Malaysia.

Great Eastern presents,

The Young KL Singers in Rhythmic Roots - celebrating the cultural and musical heritage that is Malaysia.

Come discover the depth of cultural heritage & ethnic influences that form the foundation of Malaysian folk songs. Join us in going back to our Rhythmic Roots as we journey to the far reaches of India, Thailand, The Philippines, Indonesia, and China. Experience the diversity of melody, rhythm & lyrical poetry performed by The Young KL Singers at the newly opened The Actors Studio@Lot 10.

happening at:

The Actors Studio Lot 10

12 - 14 Nov@9pm

Charity Matinée: 14 Nov@3pm

15 Nov@3pm

tickets:

rm43 (centre seat) | rm 33 (side seat)

call/walk in: TAS@Lot 10 box office - 03 2142 2009 | 03 22143 2009

walk in only: klpac box office@Sentul Park, Axcess@Head Office(Jln Semangat), 1 Utama, Alamanda Putrajaya

artistic and music director - Susanna Saw San San

choreographer - Lakshman Balakrishnan

assistant music director - Tracy Wong Wei Wen

producer - Denise Kong Hsu-Pei

director - Joe Hasham

LUCKY DRAW:

4 prizes to be won at every show*

(Victoria Station dining vouchers and Nescafé Gold hampers)

*excluding charity matinee

www.youngchoral.com

www.theactorsstudio.com.my

MCE 2010

Presented by INTERKULTUR Germany and the Young Choral Academy, Malaysia

The pavilion of 8th Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod 2010 is focused on the international choir competition that has four categories (one for Children, two for Youth and one for Folklore). The new highlights will be tailored workshops for participants from the respective categories as well as an encounter concert during the competition. A panel of international experts will judge this competition and teach in the workshops.

More than any other spot in the country, Kuala Lumpur, or "KL" as it is commonly known, is the focal point of new Malaysia. The city's bustling streets, its shining, modern office towers, and its cosmopolitan air project an unbounded spirit of progress and symbolize Malaysia's unhesitating leap into the future. At the same time the city brings together Malaysia's past and present, its many constituent cultures, and even its remarkable natural treasures, allowing first-time visitors an invaluable opportunity to see Malaysia as a whole before setting off to explore its parts…

All children’s and youth choirs of the world are herewith called up to take part in Southeast Asia’s premiere choral competition and symposium for youngsters. Sing in the shadow of the Kuala Lumpur Twin Towers and enlighten the world with the beautiful sound of your young voices!

Kuala Lumpur awaits you!

Not Alone Anymore

Thank You

It’s definitely more a simple thank you I could express to everyone that make this event a success. Being running in a bigger scale since 7 years ago is definitely a milestone.

I hope to thank everyone personally but that would take more than 460 days if i see one person a day.

Looking forward to see you all again, next year. Bigger, Better, Bolder.

Happy Singing.

producers: alvin, ryonn, tracy

SK Taman Megah

Kuala Lumpur Children’s Choir

Harmonix B

Catholic High School Choir

Seafield A

Harmonix A

The STC Cherubim

Seafield B

Fabulous Fourians

SMK Batu Lintang Choir

SMB Methodist Sibu Choir

 

Sam Tet Voices

Crescendo Voices

Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod VII

The Young Choral Academy is proud to bring you our 7th inception of the annual Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod VII (previously known as Young Singers Choral Festival).

This time around, the 5 days festival will commence from 30th May 2009 – 3rd June 2009 and The Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod VII (MCE) would comprise of:

- The MCE Competition (30th – 31st May 2009)
- The MCE Festival (1st -3rd June 2009)

The MCE Competition is open to singers of two categories of Children; (13 years old and below) and Youth (13 to 19 years old). This competition is a MUSICA MUNDI competition and will use the MUSICA MUNDI evaluation system for more detailed information.

As for the MCE Festival, it is open to all; children choir, youth choir, adult choir and individuals. The festival would focus on various choral activities in encouraging diverse choral singing exposure and choral music appreciation.

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MCE VII Festival Programme

Children Category
(Participants 13 years old and below)

1st June 2009 (Monday)

08:30 Registration
09:00 – 10:15 Vocal warm-up and sectional
10:30 – 12:00 Choral session (Dr. Wong)
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 14:00 Workshop 1:
a. Pergendangan Melayu: Encik Kamrulbahri on Malay drums
b. I Got Rhythm: A tutor from Kodaly Colloquium or YCA teaching staff on ‘Rhythmic Games and Exercise’.
14:15 – 15:15 Workshop 2
(Rotation: Participants who took part in ‘Pergendangan Melayu’ would now attend ‘I Go Rhythm’)
a. Learning through kinestatic: Musical movement (Dr. Wong)
b. Game time
15:30 – 17:00 Malaysian Choral Music: A local conductor or composer to work on local Malay choral arrangements
17:00 – 18:00 Free time
18:00 – 19:00 Dinner
19:00 – 21:00 Choral session (Dr. Wong)
21:00 Goodnight

2nd June 2009 (Tuesday)

09:00 – 10:15 Vocal warm-up and sectional
10:30 – 12:00 Choral session (Dr. Wong)
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 14:00 Workshop 1
c. Pergendangan Melayu: Encik Kamrulbahri on Malay drums
d. I Got Rhythm: A tutor from Kodaly Colloquium or YCA teaching staff on ‘Rhythmic Games and Exercise’.
14:15 – 15:15 Workshop 2
(Rotation: Participants who took part in ‘Pergendangan Melayu’ would now attend ‘I Go Rhythm’)
c. Learning through kinestatic: Musical movement (Dr. Wong)
d. Game time
Malaysian Choral Music: A local conductor or composer to work on local Malay choral arrangements
15:30 – 17:00 Malaysian Choral Music: A local conductor or composer to work on local Malay choral arrangements
17:00 – 18:00 Free time
18:00 – 19:00 Dinner
19:00 – 21:00 Choral session (Dr. Wong)
21:00 Goodnight

3rd June 2009 (Wednesday)

09:00 – 10:15 Vocal warm-up and sectional
10:30 – 12:00 Choral session (Dr. Wong)
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 14:00 Presentation of certificates and closing ceremony
14:30 Proceed to concert venue
16:30 – 17:30 Rehearsal
17:30 – 18:30 Dinner
18:30 – 20:00 Get ready for concert
20:00 – 22:00 Concert
22:00 Goodbye!

Youth Category
(Participants 13 to 19 years old)

1st June 2009 (Monday)

08:30 Registration
09:00 – 12:00 Sectional
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 15:00 Sectional
15:15 – 17:15 Combined rehearsal (Prof. de Quadros)
17:15 – 18:00 Free time
18:00 – 19:00 Dinner
19:00 – 21:30 Combined rehearsal with orchestra (Prof. de Quadros)
21:30 Goodnight

2nd June 2009 (Tuesday)

09:00 – 12:00 Sectional (Soprano + Alto and Tenor + Bass)
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 15:00 Combined rehearsal (Prof. de Quadros)
15:00 – 15:15 Break
15:15 – 17:15 Combined rehearsal (Prof. de Quadros)
17:15 – 18:00 Free time
18:00 – 19:00 Dinner
19:00 – 21:30 Combined rehearsal with orchestra (Prof. de Quadros)
21:30 Goodnight

3rd June 2009 (Wednesday)

09:00 – 11:00 Combined rehearsal (Prof. de Quadros)
11:00 – 12:00 Presentation of certificates and closing ceremony
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 Proceed to concert venue
14:00 – 16:30 Combined rehearsal with orchestra (Prof. de Quadros)
16:30 – 17:30 Get ready for concert
17:30 – 18:30 Final rehearsal
18:30 – 20:00 Dinner & get ready for concert
20:00 – 22:00 Concert
22:00 Goodbye!

Proposed Concert Programme

20:00 Speech
20:10 Children category (4 to 5 songs with piano accompaniment)
Youth category
20:30 Coronation Anthems by Handel (3 anthems)

MCE VII Competition Programme

Children Category
(Participants 13 years old and below)

30th May 2009 (Saturday)

09:00 – 12:00 Registration
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 14:00 Opening ceremony
14:30 – 17:00 Competition
17:00 – 18:00 Jury discussion / free time
18:00 – 19:00 Dinner
19:00 – 21:00 Friendship concert
21:00 Goodnight

Youth Category
(Participants 13 to 19 years old)

31st May 2009 (Sunday)

09:00 – 12:00 Competition
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch / jury discussion
13:00 – 14:00 Free time
14:00 – 14:45 Workshop 1
15:00 – 15:45 Workshop 2
16:00 – 17:00 Meet the jury
17:00 – 18:00 Announcement of results
18:00 – 19:00 Dinner
19:00 – 21:00 Award ceremony & closing concert

Introduction

The Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod (MCE) is conceived from the 6th Young Singers Choral Festival (YSCF) and 1st Children’s Choir Competition in 2008. These two events have not only opened doors to music enthusiasts but also touched the lives of many keen young Malaysian singers from all walks of life. Many past participants have moved on singing with other prestigious international choir projects such as World Children's Choir (USA), Asian Youth Choir (Japan), Asian Choir Games and World Choir Games (formerly World Choir Olympics) including our locally acclaimed Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO).

Eisteddfod, a Welsh word in the music tome of terminology is pronounced as [ahy – steth – vod]; which means an annual competitive festival of poets, musicians, writers and artists whom are involved in artistic competitions especially singing. The very first eisteddfod took place at the castle of Lord Rhys in Cardigan back in 1176 but was revived and held in Aberdare in 1860. Eisteddfodau, the gatherings of such talents were typically bards whom set foot annually at different parts of Wales and later in England and Scotland too.

The pavilion of MCE is focused on the international choir competition that has two categories namely Children (ages 13 years and below) and Youth (ages 13 to 19 years). The new highlights are tailored workshops for participants from the respective categories as well as a friendly concert during the 2-day competition; which make this upcoming event more exciting than its predecessor. A panel of international adjudicators will judge this competition.

After the choir competition, the Young Singers Choral Festival will follow suit the 7th year running over a period of 3 days with international renowned guest tutors conducting various workshops master classes. MCE will then conclude with a closing ceremony concert.

MCE VII Adjudicators & Guest Tutors

André de Quadros
Jason Ong ~coming soon!~
Thomas Schüle
Wong Su Sun

Links

Young Choral Academy
Interkultur Musica Mundi
Trinity

Testimonials

Choral Competition

We started to learn choral singing properly and our vocal techniques are getting better. I had a lot of fun singing together in a new group as we gradually got used to team work.
– Ng Vi Vien, 13

I learnt how to perform for a large audience and foreign judges. I now have more confidence after learning how to sing properly. It was a valuable experience.
– Nik Maryam, 13

It was a good experience to listen to various choirs’ style of singing. I got to meet people from other places. We had the opportunity to sing in front of qualified judges other than our school teachers. It was fun to have friends singing with me.
– Nicole Joy Sim, 13

Choral Festival

I had a great time at the 6th Young Singers Choral Festival and enjoyed everything from meeting new friends to learning all the essential points about choral singing as well as witnessing great performances by guest choirs! I just could not wait for the next festival in year 2009! I like the theme song this year ‘Not Alone Anymore!
– Jacqueline Teng, 15

The 6th Young Singers Choral Festival was great! The music directors were awesome and very approachable as well as the festival committee members. There was never a dull moment in during the entire festival. The master classes were very useful as the music directors’ comments on each choir's strengths and weaknesses. Superb experience! I foresee the festival gets bigger and better each year. Thumbs up!
– Siow Ee Lin, 17

As a first timer participating in a choral festival, it was truly amazing to see so many people coming together for one purpose and passion – singing. The master classes under internationally acclaimed conductors also opened my eyes to further learn choral singing. I am indeed looking forward to participating next year!!!
– Rachel Lai, 16

Past Guest Tutors

Branko Stark (Croatia)
Ian Lim (Malaysia)
Juliette Lai (Malaysia)
Kevin Field (Malaysia)
Lee Shiak Yao (Malaysia)
Marc Rochester (Malaysia)
Marcus La Pratt (USA)
Martin Nagashima Toft (Denmark)
Susan Medley (USA)

Contact Us

The Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod (MCE)

Address
114A Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi
Taman Tun Dr Ismail
60000 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

Telephone
+603 7726 4691

Mobile
+6014 624 2733

Fax
+603 7726 4691

Email
malaysiachoral@gmail.com

MCE VII FAQs

When is The Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod (MCE)?
30th May 2009 - 3rd June 2009

• 30th - 31st May 2009: Choral Competition
• 1st - 3rd June 2009: Choral Fest

Where will MCE be held?
SMK Seafield, Subang Jaya

How much are the fees?
Competition only: MYR500 per category + MYR50 per participant (minimum 25 participants).
Festival only: MYR150 per participant.
Both: MYR500 per category + MYR160 per participant.

When is the registration deadline?
19th April 2009 (Sunday); with completed registration form, full payment and supporting documents.

If I am / we are from outside of the Klang Valley or Malaysia, are accommodations provided?
Various accommodation packages are available. Please refer to MCE Packages at ‘Downloads’.

Is there age limit to participate?
Choral Competition:
Children category: 13 years old and below
Youth category: 13 to 19 years old

Choral Festival:
No age limit. Children, youth and adults are encouraged to participate.

COMPETITION: How many singers should there be in a choir?
Minimum 25 singers; no maximum limit.

COMPETITION: How many songs do we need to prepare?
3 songs. 1 song must be a local composition or an arrangement of a song from the country of origin of the choir, and 2 songs of own choice.

COMPETITION: How much time are we given to sing all 3 songs?
Each choir should not exceed 10 minutes of pure singing time.

COMPETITION: Are we allowed to have any accompaniment?
Choirs may sing a cappella or with accompaniments. Permitted accompaniments are piano, percussions, guitar and ethnic instruments. Minus one or any form of recorded accompaniments is strictly PROHIBITED.

MCE VII Organizing Committee

Artistic Director
Susanna Saw

Festival Advisor
Chow Wei Heng

Festival Directors
Mitchell Lim
Ryönn Leong
Tracy Wong
Alvin Chan

Susan Medley (USA)

• Director of choral activities and assistant professor of music at Washington & Jefferson College
• Founding conductor and clinician of Clamegie Hall High School Choral Festival

Martin Nagashima Toft (Denmark)

• Founder and artistic director of the Copenhagen Chamber Orchestra and Ensemble Juvenes
• Committee member in the Association of Danish Conductors

Marcus La Pratt (Malaysia)

• Founder and president of Singers of United Lands (SOUL), a non-profit organization in the US

Mark Rochester (Malaysia)

• Organist of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra