Rondalla Activities1989 The NUS Faculty Club celebrated its offical opening on December 23rd 1989. The event, which was officiated by the NUS Vice-Chancellor, Professor Lim Pin, was attended by 200 members and guests. NUS Rondalla was proud to perform, following the arrival of the Guest of Honor, for the prominent landmark on the campus. On the 22nd of December, the group performed for the Staff Christmas Dinner at the National University Hospital (NUH). December 5th 1989, the group performed "Arts on Campus - NUS Rondalla in Concert" at LT 13, NUS. The event was sponsored by Esso Singapore. The programme included a slideshow on the story of NUS Rondalla, a rondalla quartet and quintet for pieces La Paloma, and Red Roses for a Blue Lady / I could have Danced all Night, and ensemble pieces such as Minuet, Pobreng Alindahaw, Stranger in Paradise, Guantanamera, and Ballet Suite. 25 October, the group provided some light music at the Theatrette of the Singapore Telecom. The programme which included Paraluman, Blue Hawaii, O Sole Mio, Bali, and Two Guitars, was described as a "lunch date" with the company. September 21st, the group performed at the Singapore Broadcasting Corporation (SBC) cultural concert. The concert, held at LT 13, NUS, was recorded 'live' on television. Other bands involved included the SBC Jazz Ensemble, the Brass Quintet of the NUS Symphonic Band, a duet from the NUS Piano Ensemble, the NUS Chinese Orchestra, the NUS Guitar Ensemble, and the NUS Choir. 25 August 1989, the NUS Rondalla and the NUS Indian Instrumental Ensemble at LT 13, NUS as part of a Campus Concert series. The repertiore included La Cucaracha, Red Roses for a Blue Lady, and I could have Danced all Night, among other songs. The event was sponsored by Esso Singapore. On the 29th June, the group performed a "Cultural Moments with DBS Bank" Lunch-time music concert at the DBS Auditorium. The repertiore included Mabuhay (Welcome), Piacer De'Amor (Joy of Love), Lulay, Mattinata (In the Morning), The Piper (by ABBA), Fiddler on the roof, Jamaican Farewell, Two Guitars, Bali, and the Philippines Medley No. 2. NUS Rondalla performed for the Music Festival on the Jun 21st at the Raffles City Atrium. Read an article of the Music Festival concert [Photos 1989] [Archives] The views and opinions expressed on this web site are those of the authors, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Centre for the Arts. This webpage is last updated on the 24th February 2003. Content by NUS Rondalla. |