Singapore, August 06, 2024 - Since its inception in 2007, the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) has successfully held 92 "Caring Concert Series" performances across 52 medical and social service institutions. This year, as Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) celebrates its 180th founding anniversary, SCO returned to perform once again at the hospital, with Dr. Janil Puthucheary, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information & Ministry of Health gracing the concert as Guest-of-Honour. The concert was met with enthusiastic reception, attracting approximately 500 attendees, and provided uplifting and therapeutic musical experiences for healthcare workers, patients, and caregivers alike.
Tan Tock Seng Hospital has been a pivotal partner in the SCO's "Caring Series" concerts, with a relationship that dates back to the SARS outbreak in 2003. Then, in the early days of normalcy after SARS battle has been declared won, members of the public were apprehensive about visiting hospitals. SCO stepped forward to honour healthcare workers with the gift of music by performing for the public at the atrium. Since then, SCO officially launched the "Caring Series" concert in 2007, endeavouring to spread positivity among patients and healthcare personnel.
Mr. Terence Ho, Executive Director of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra, stated, "The Caring series concerts not only reflects our commitment to society as a people’s orchestra, but it also embodies our mission to share Chinese orchestral music to the community. It is our honour and joy to perform at Tan Tock Seng Hospital as it celebrates its 180th founding anniversary.”
The concert was conducted by Associate Conductor Moses Gay and featured familiar tunes such as Must Strive to Win（爱拼才会赢）, Sweet Love(甜蜜蜜), Story of the Little Town (小城故事) and The Moon Represents My Heart（月亮代表我的心）. These performances received warm applause from the audience, patients, and healthcare staff at TTSH. We are grateful to all who supported and participated in this event and look forward to our next gathering.
Concert details:
Date: 30 July 2024, Tuesday
Time: 12.30pm-1.30pm
Venue: Tan Tock Seng Hospital
From left to right: Tan Chin Tuan Foundation Head. Philanthropy & Grants Ms Carol Lee, Tan Tock Seng Hospital CEO Dr. Kong Choong Tang, Senior Minister of State, Ministry of Digital Development and Information & Ministry of Health Dr. Janil Puthucheary, and SCO Executive Director Mr Terence Ho, and Associate Conductor Mr Moses Gay
About SCO
Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) is Singapore’s only professional Chinese orchestra. Inaugurated in 1996, the orchestra made up of more than 80 musicians took on the twin role of preserving traditional arts and culture and establishing new frontiers through the incorporation of Nanyang music elements in its repertoire. SCO has impressed a broadening audience with its blockbuster presentations and is fast establishing itself among its counterparts around the world. Known for its high-performance standards and versatility, theSCO is recognized through invitations to perform at numerous prestigious events locally and internationally. In line with its vision to be a world-renowned people’s orchestra, SCO continues to inspire, educate and communicate through its music.
About Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) is one of the longest serving and largest multi-disciplinary hospitals in Singapore. Recognised as the people’s hospital, the 10,000-strong institution operates over 2,000 beds and covers more than 60 clinical disciplines. It anchors the 17-hectare HealthCity Novena, a strategic development to create an integrated community of healthcare, medical education and translational research.
Together with its centres of excellence – National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID), Institute for Geriatrics & Active Ageing (IGA), NHG Eye Institute (NHGEI), Trauma Centre and the TTSH Rehabilitation Centre – this leading tertiary institution is a pioneer in care, innovation and workforce transformation.
The flagship hospital of the National Healthcare Group, TTSH plays a pivotal role in creating new models of care and adding years of healthy life to the people of Singapore.
About the Art of Healing Programme
Tan Tock Seng Hospital's Art of Healing programme was launched on 6 February 2006 by then-Minister for Health Mr Khaw Boon Wan as an initiative to use the arts as a form of therapy to bring comfort and soothe patients' minds. The objective of the programme is to transform the hospital environment to a warm, welcoming place of healing. We also believe in supporting the local arts scene by partnering various arts and performing groups, to bring an enriching multi-cultural experience for all at the hospital.
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