NUSSO Scores Hat Trick with Third “Group of the Year” Win
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The NUS Symphony Orchestra, known to students as NUSSO, was awarded the “Group of the Year” award for the third time at the fifth Tan Ean Kiam Arts Awards held on Oct. 30 at the University Cultural Centre Theatre. The group had received the prize twice before in 2009 and 2010.
Sponsored by the Tan Ean Kiam Foundation, the annual awards recognise the talents and contributions of performing arts groups from the NUS Centre for the Arts, known as CFA, to the university’s arts scene.
The event was attended by guest-of-honour NUS President Tan Chorh Chuan, Dean of Students Tan Teck Koon, foundation Chairman Tan Keng Soon, CFA staff, as well as instructors and members of CFA groups.
“I think we’re very honoured for the recognition that we have,” Ernest Lin, president of NUSSO, said. “We’re also thankful for the resources that we have and for the support that CFA has bestowed upon us.”
Other winners included students and alumni from NUSSO, NUS Chinese Dance, NUS Piano Ensemble, NUS Dance Synergy and NUS Chinese Drama who received the “Student of the Year” and “Alumni of the Year” awards. “Mirror.Moon,” a production by NUS Chinese Dance for the eighth NUS Arts Festival in Feb. this year, was also conferred the “Event of the Year” award.
Lim Min, president of the dance group this academic year and a recipient of the “Student of the Year” award, said she could not have achieved it without the support from others. She said, “I don’t think this award belongs to me alone. It also belongs to my executive committee, dancers and the school for their continuous support.”
The NUS Symphony Orchestra, known to students as NUSSO, was awarded the “Group of the Year” award for the third time at the fifth Tan Ean Kiam Arts Awards held on Oct. 30 at the University Cultural Centre Theatre. The group had received the prize twice before in 2009 and 2010.
Sponsored by the Tan Ean Kiam Foundation, the annual awards recognise the talents and contributions of performing arts groups from the NUS Centre for the Arts, known as CFA, to the university’s arts scene.
The event was attended by guest-of-honour NUS President Tan Chorh Chuan, Dean of Students Tan Teck Koon, foundation Chairman Tan Keng Soon, CFA staff, as well as instructors and members of CFA groups.
“I think we’re very honoured for the recognition that we have,” Ernest Lin, president of NUSSO, said. “We’re also thankful for the resources that we have and for the support that CFA has bestowed upon us.”
Other winners included students and alumni from NUSSO, NUS Chinese Dance, NUS Piano Ensemble, NUS Dance Synergy and NUS Chinese Drama who received the “Student of the Year” and “Alumni of the Year” awards. “Mirror.Moon,” a production by NUS Chinese Dance for the eighth NUS Arts Festival in Feb. this year, was also conferred the “Event of the Year” award.
Lim Min, president of the dance group this academic year and a recipient of the “Student of the Year” award, said she could not have achieved it without the support from others. She said, “I don’t think this award belongs to me alone. It also belongs to my executive committee, dancers and the school for their continuous support.”
Indeed, NUS President Tan Chorh Chuan said in his opening address that the university recognises the importance of supporting the arts.
“NUS must provide an environment that encourages multi-dimensional and holistic learning as a central piece in our education experience,” Tan said. “In the arts, in all its wonderfully varied forms, we find the particularly important pathways for students to uncover, develop and explore their talents, and also discovering the powerful impact that creativity and passion can unlock.”
He also thanked the foundation for its help in “extending the boundaries of artistic diversity, creativity and excellence” on campus.
John Chang, president of NUS Lion Dance, said the awards spurred students to improve their skills. He said, “I think such events are quite good as it serves as an incentive and encourages students to push themselves further in honing their skills.”
However, Sum Yin Ngai, an alumnus from the NUS Piano Ensemble, said the prospect of achieving an award was not the only motivating factor. “The awards serve as an inspiration and encouragement, but it’s not the main motivation for us contributing to the arts scene in NUS,” Sum said. “This has to come from the heart.”
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“NUS must provide an environment that encourages multi-dimensional and holistic learning as a central piece in our education experience,” Tan said. “In the arts, in all its wonderfully varied forms, we find the particularly important pathways for students to uncover, develop and explore their talents, and also discovering the powerful impact that creativity and passion can unlock.”
He also thanked the foundation for its help in “extending the boundaries of artistic diversity, creativity and excellence” on campus.
John Chang, president of NUS Lion Dance, said the awards spurred students to improve their skills. He said, “I think such events are quite good as it serves as an incentive and encourages students to push themselves further in honing their skills.”
However, Sum Yin Ngai, an alumnus from the NUS Piano Ensemble, said the prospect of achieving an award was not the only motivating factor. “The awards serve as an inspiration and encouragement, but it’s not the main motivation for us contributing to the arts scene in NUS,” Sum said. “This has to come from the heart.”
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