1210_001 - Opening

MUSIC “I always look forward
to playing some
23 music.”

– Roy Chen (12)

1 1. Easton 3. Chris Lam
Zhong (8) is (8) is living in the
rocking his tuba solo moment and loving it.
2. Christian Mah (8) toots his 4. Maria Siminiuc Launeanu (8)
has some serious concentration.
horn. 4 5. Colin Wong (8) lets the music take over his mind,
body, and soul.

the universal language

Whether it is the musical drone relationships, the Music program also outdone, the choir also brought
pulsing from the band room helps build individuality. e PW great emotion to the assembly,
or the sweet harmonics of the Vocal Music program creates an environment leaving the audience teary
Jazz choir lling the halls, music has in which students can feel safe and are eyed. is Music program
a constant and important presence at not afraid to be themselves. “Band has successfully brings
PW. With dedicated and passionate really been a grounding class for me; together the students
music teachers, a strong parent even when things are getting crazy, I of Prince of Wales
committee, and enthusiastic students, always look forward to playing some who share a
it is no surprise the Music program has music and forgetting my troubles,” common
an outstanding reputation. However, explains Roy Chen (12). With passion.
Music courses have a much greater this amount of personal and group
ACA importance than just an elite club; the development, these musicians continue 5
DEM department creates a program that to harmonize with one another
ICS brings students together and builds a and work towards a common goal.
community. e young musicians form
tight bonds due to the many hours e Music program performs at many
spent together during and outside of concerts throughout the year, and
school. is happens during rehearsals even during assemblies. At the
and on the various trips and retreats Remembrance Day assembly,
the bands and choirs enjoy every year. the band played a tting
As well as building interpersonal rendition of the national
anthem. Not to be

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