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The Second GBA Honor Band | 7 international schools gather to play 'Shandan Danhua blooms red and gorgeous'

2024-12-07
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Recently, The Second GBA Honor Band Concert was held at CIS in Beijiao, Shunde. Musicians from seven international schools across the Greater Bay Area gathered to create a musical feast.
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This event was not only a showcase of the artistic talents of international school students but also a bridge connecting cultures and emotions through music. The musicians performed unique pieces from various countries and cultural backgrounds, including a rendition of the Shaanxi folk song "Red Morningstar Lilies Are in Blossom," which received resounding applause from the audience.
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At the concert
At the concert, a series of classic pieces, including "Flashing Winds," "On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss," "Suite of Old American Dances," "Foundry," "Red Morningstar Lilies Are in Blossom," and "Celebration," surged like a passionate torrent of music. These melodies transcended time and space, resonating in the symphonic hall with both an ancient charm and a refreshing modernity. The performance alternated between lyrical and lingering tones, exuberant and spirited rhythms, soaring crescendos, and soft, delicate whispers, captivating the audience with its dynamic emotional range.
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At the concert
The schools participating in this concert include:

●CISFS Foshan Jiayou Foreign Children's School

●CISGZ Guangzhou Canadian Foreign Children's School

●ISNS Shenzhen Nanshan International School

●MAC Macau Anglican Secondary School

●NCPA Nansha Union NCPA American High School

●QSI Shenzhen Keai Sai International School

●TIS Macau International School

Students from these seven schools contributed to this remarkable event.
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At the concert
The Greater Bay Area International Schools Honor Band represents a significant milestone in ensemble training for young instrumentalists. Unlike most regular ensemble programs, this initiative challenges students to collaborate with a completely new group under tight time constraints. They must demonstrate focus and resilience, rehearsing for more than six hours a day to deliver a high-quality performance.

According to the organizers, the core objective of the Honor Band is to provide the most talented students from each school with the opportunity to perform together—a collaborative experience that is often unattainable within a single school.Under the leadership of world-class conductors, students from different schools—some sending as few as two students, others up to 15—form a brand-new band to perform on stage. The organizers also hope that this performance will inspire the young audience, encouraging them to strive for a future opportunity to participate in such an extraordinary event.
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This concert featured the internationally renowned conductor Dr. Chee Meng Low as the conductor

This concert featured the internationally renowned conductor Dr. Chee Meng Low as the conductor, alongside an exceptional team of educators, including outstanding teachers from participating schools and professors from the School of Arts at South China University of Technology and the Music School of Zhaoqing University. 

Their diverse professional backgrounds provided students with comprehensive instructional support, ensuring that every participant could achieve personal growth and excellence during the concert.

Notably, the concert was also live-streamed online, allowing a wider audience to experience the charm of this musical feast from the comfort of their homes. This significantly expanded the event's reach and enabled the concert to be widely shared.
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