Music for Peace - ZAC'S LAB

Introduction

As the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine started, many families were displaced from their homes, requiring humanitarian and medical aid: items for their immediate emergency and ongoing needs, medical supplies, hygiene packs, first aid kits, transportation, evacuation, critical services and more.

We would like to aid these displaced people in any way we can. Consequently, we have decided to host a musical concert to raise funds and awareness for their cause, which will feature students from our school playing an assortment of instruments and compositions. This will hopefully be a successful fundraiser, and raise sufficient funds to be able to help a substantial number of Ukrainian refugees.

We are raising money for the Singapore Red Cross charity through our Giving.sg site below:

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The Singapore Red Cross will be donating care packs and humanitarian aid to those who need it in the ongoing Refugee crisis This includes hygiene and food kits, warm clothing, transportation, clean water, first response volunteers, medicine and more. Please help us to do our best in helping the victims of the conflict, and helping others through our musical skills.

Below are the details of the concert itself:

Date: Sunday, 15th May, 2022
Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Venue: The Chamber, Arts House, 1 Old Parliament Lane, Singapore

Thank you to all my fellow performers and audience members for attending this event; with your efforts we hopefully can make some significant positive change!

The afternoon's musical program

Meet the performers (Click to see the full writeup)

Leopold is 6 and in G1 in SJII. He enjoys all kinds of sports and is never tired after a full day of running around. When he is not trying to maintain justice in the family or in his classroom, you will find him playing football with his friends or reinventing the world with his Playmobil.

Apolline is 9 year old and is in G4 in SJII. She enjoys having fun with friends, baking cookies and bread. She is an avid dancer and swimmer, and always happy to try out new sports. She is always around for a good laugh or a playdate.

Hi I am Emma and I will be playing Can you Feel the Love Tonight from Lion King. I like to play piano because my teacher is very nice and inspiring.

Hi! I’m Yumi, I’m 11 years old and in grade 6 of SJIIES. I hope tonight we can support and help with the situation in Ukraine right now even just by a little bit.

Hi, my name is Kara and I play the piano. I like to play the piano because it makes me happy. I will play I see the light from Tangled.

Petronille is 11 year old and is a student at SJII in G6. She enjoys reading, playing tennis, sailing across Pulau Ubin and ballet dancing. She enjoys spending time with her friends - just chatting. She tries, mostly successfully, to maintain peace among her brother and sister and keeps our family organized, with daily reminders.

My name is Niles, I am a Grade 6 student. Through this concert, I hope we can do our parts, however small, to help people who suffer from the war in Ukraine and elsewhere.

Hi! I am Michelle and I am 7 years old. I love music and was inspired to play the piano by my brothers. I also play the violin too.

I'm Teg and I'm 14. I love to play the piano and sing, I also like to read mystery books. I like to game as well!

Hi I’m Lenna and I’m a G8 student at SJII. I hope that through this performance today, we can do a small part in helping the victims of this war.

My name is Samarth, I am currently 14 years old. I am interested in playing sports and love listening to music. I will be playing the guitar in this concert. I hope you enjoy my performance.

Hello my name is Marcus, I am a Grade 9 student. Through this concert, I hope we can do our parts, however small, to help people who suffer from the war in Ukraine and elsewhere.

My name if Chua Caelyn and I am a 14 year old pianist and vocalist studying music at St Joseph Institution International. I am currently working towards both grade 7 piano and classical singing. Apart from music, I hold interest in the visual arts, especially drawing, as well as an interest in dance. I am honoured to be able to help lead and organise this years event. Having been a part of this initiative for the past few years, I believes taking part in this this concert will definitely be a memorable experience.

Fortitude. Hope. Peace. Just a few words that paint my piece. Largo has a calm, slow and peaceful melody to it; the tune resonates within the atmosphere, creating this vibrance that expands outwards its surroundings. Coming from Scotland, the composer of this wonderful piece, William McGibbon, was well known for producing Scottish and Italian-influenced tunes. I chose this piece as it similarly and closely promotes calmness and tranquility. This resembles that of the innocent Ukrainian citizens, only seeking to obtain peace and be surrounded by loved ones. I, as well as others, do hope that the war will end soon and that we are able to help the Ukrainian people out, knowing that they are supported by us. -Julian Tay SJII Grade 9 9MG2

Hi, I'm Zac, and I play the guitar and piano. I have started playing music since I was 9, and have always enjoyed performing and organizing events. This is the 3rd musical fundraiser that my brother and I have organised; and we hope you enjoy it! Outside of music, I also enjoy reading, swimming, and playing badminton.

My name is Carly. I play the piano and started violin recently. My hobbies are dancing and swimming. I also enjoy travelling.

Hello! I’m Matthew Lim. I’m fifteen this year andI think that this is a great opportunity to both have some fun and support a good cause. This is my fifth year of drumming and I am also attempting guitar. Thanks for finding time to watch this awesome show!

I’m Joshua, a Grade 9 student at SJII. I’m a violinist and a trained chorister, singing with the SSO Children’s Choir. Though normally I perform in orchestras, I have stepped out of my comfort zone to perform with my friend in this concert. I hope that the performances today will bring to our hearts and minds the people of Ukraine, and that we may honour their noble sacrifices for their country’s freedom.

I am Arielle from 9BE1. My piece, Étude Op. 25, No. 1, is by Chopin, a Polish composer. I chose this piece to thank the Poles who selflessly helped the Ukrainian people during this difficult time. I hope you enjoyed today's performance!

Hi my name is Zachary and i personally believe that this cause is extremely important as it could positively impact the lives of many refugees. While I cannot play any instruments, I can still contribute to the concert by being the MC.