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APAC Band Festival at TCIS

Dragon Drop Stories  February 20, 2023

High school band performing on stage at international APAC festival

Wow ~ What a fantastic whirlwind of a week we spent hosting the 2023 APAC Band Festival at TCIS. 

This three-day event is such an energizing one, with more than 100 talented music students coming together to create beauty in a rich umbrella of educational experiences. As TCIS strives to cultivate internationally-minded learners, hosting international APAC events are highlight opportunities for sure.

Every individual school band practiced for weeks ahead of time, then worked with hyper focus at the APAC events as the different parts came together. Our guest conductor, Mr. Jay Londgren at Singapore American School, led the students wonderfully during this collaboration time – and with two days of practice together, these talented students played as an accomplished group. A final performance was held in the TCIS Performing Arts Center (live and live-streamed) and was such a beautiful event.

As a note of encouragement to share with our TCIS community, Mr. Londgren commented to our Secondary Principal, saying, "This is an amazing and beautiful campus, but even more, it is such an amazing and beautiful community." He was very complimentary of the school – especially the people of TCIS. 

The final concert held a host of recognition for the many people who contributed to the planning and execution of the event. We would also like to say "Well done" to every community member who welcomed our guests on campus and showed such loving hospitality.
 

High school band students practicing on stage for the 2023 APAC Band Festival at TCIS

 

Conductor directs the  high school band performing on stage at international APAC festival

 

Conductor directs the  high school band performing on stage at international APAC festival

 

High school band students performing on stage for the 2023 APAC Band Festival at TCIS

 

Woman announces the high school band concert on stage at international APAC festival

 

Students walking in a processional behind the TCIS banner at the APAC Band Festival event

 

High school band students practicing on stage for the 2023 APAC Band Festival at TCIS

 

High school boy stands at a snare drum with the rest of the band ready to percuss

 

High school band students practicing on stage for the 2023 APAC Band Festival at TCIS

 

High school tuba player sits on stage listening to the conductor

 

High school girls stands reading her music at the chimes, standing ready to hit

 

High school band students practicing on stage for the 2023 APAC Band Festival at TCIS

 

High school boy makes conductor notes on his sheet music on stage

 

High school band students practicing on stage for the 2023 APAC Band Festival at TCIS

 

High school band students practicing on stage for the 2023 APAC Band Festival at TCIS

 

High school band students practicing on stage for the 2023 APAC Band Festival at TCIS

 

High school band students practicing on stage for the 2023 APAC Band Festival at TCIS

 

High school band students practicing on stage for the 2023 APAC Band Festival at TCIS

 

High school band students practicing on stage for the 2023 APAC Band Festival at TCIS

 

High school band students percussion section practicing on stage for the 2023 APAC Band Festival at TCIS
High school band students practicing on stage for the 2023 APAC Band Festival at TCIS

 

High school boy stands at the kettle drums with the rest of the band ready to percuss

 

Looking over the shoulder of a boy playing French horn while reading music on the stand in front of him

 

High school band students practicing on stage for the 2023 APAC Band Festival at TCIS

 

High school band students practicing on stage for the 2023 APAC Band Festival at TCIS

 

High school band students practicing on stage for the 2023 APAC Band Festival at TCIS

 

TCIS Activities Director welcomes international guests to the 2023 APAC Band Festival at TCIS

 

TCIS Head of School welcomes international guests to the 2023 APAC Band Festival at TCIS

 

High school principal welcomes international guests to the 2023 APAC Band Festival at TCIS

 

Traditional Korean dancer performing for visiting international guests at TCIS band event

 

Traditional Korean dancer performing for visiting international guests at TCIS band event

 

Traditional Korean dancer performing for visiting international guests at TCIS band event

 

Traditional Korean dancer performing for visiting international guests at TCIS band event