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OUR HISTORY

"Let us go singing as far as we go; the road will be less tedious."  - Virgil

​The IFC’s journey started in 1974 when it was established as the adult choral body of the United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA). This journey has seen diverse repertoire from large-scale orchestral works to intimate a cappella gems from different music periods, genres, and cultures; a journey with notable highlights such as the Asian premiere of David Fanshawe’s African Sanctus, and the Singapore premiere of J.S. Bach's Johannes Passion.

 

Our history of fine conductors, singers and musicians, coupled with our huge repertory of music, are the foundation of our continuing musical and artistic mission. Building on our roots with UWCSEA, the Chorus has significantly expanded to include members from numerous countries, cultures and professions.

Performances

PREVIOUS ACCOMPLISHMENTS

As a community Chorus with a varied repertoire and a warm, gregarious stage presence, the IFC has performed to audiences around Singapore in both standalone performances and collaborative projects.

 

Previous Projects​

  • Voices of Singapore Festival, Chijmes Hall, September 2022

  • Celebration of Dreams, Esplanade Concert Hall, August 2017

  • Voices of Singapore Festival, Chijmes Hall, March 2017

  • Voices of Singapore Festival, Chijmes Hall, March 2016

  • Christmas by the River - Singapore River One, December 2015

  • Christmas by the River - Singapore River One, December 2014

  • The Fellowship of the Ring, Star Performing Arts Centre, June 2013

  • Getting Vocal with Brass, Esplanade Concourse, April 2013

  • Latin American Christmas Music, Esplanade Concourse, December 2012

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Recent Venues

  • Esplanade Concert Hall

  • Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (NUS)

  • School of the Arts (SOTA) Concert Hall

  • Star Performing Arts Centre

  • Chijmes

  • Lee Foundation Theatre, NAFA 

  • Alliance Francaise

  • Dunman High School

  • Singapore Bible College

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Past Conductors

  • Tom Anderson (present)

  • Chong Wai Lun

  • Marcus Li

  • Albert Tay

  • Masako Johnson

  • Yudy Lukito

  • Ng Eng Kee

  • Eng Meng-Chia

  • Eleri Roberts

  • Robert Casteels

  • Peter Stead

  • Nick Richardson

 


Collaborations & Guest Artists

  • Singapore American School Singers

  • Dan Hartig Jazz Quartet (2023)

  • Canadian International School DP Music students

  • Christus Cantorus Children's Choir (2022)

  • Orchestra of the Music Makers

  • Taipei Philharmonic Chorus

  • Terrance Fitzgerald, double bassist

  • Gerald Lim, pianist

  • My Symphonic Hall

  • Mary Ann Tear, Valerie Choo, Mattheus Ting (drama)

  • Katryna Tan, harpist

  • Metropolitan Festival Orchestra

  • Young Voices of Vocal Associates

  • B5 Brass

  • Daniel Goon, percussionist

  • ​Beverly Hiong, cellist

  • Chong Ten Yeen, organist

  • Christoven Tan, violist

  • Churchlands Senior High School, Perth, Western Australia

  • Goh Zhaohan, violinist, violist

  • La Salle Baroque Players

  • Li Shanghui, violinist

  • Margaret Co Chen, organist

  • Metro Philharmonic Youth Choir

  • Neo Ming Wei, pianist

  • Ng Wei Ping, violinist

  • Raffles Junior College

  • Rayner Teo,  contrabassist

  • Shane Thio, pianist

  • Singapore Polytechnic Symphonic Band

  • St. David’s Society Choir

  • The International Festival Orchestra

  • The Singapore Wind Symphony

  • UWCSEA Senior Music Ensembles

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