The Scene in July

Ed: Looks like a musical July in store for you at the library@esplanade! Look forward to jazz performances, a showcase of Chinese music and our regular SSO Pre-Concert Talk in this month of sweet notes and music. On another note, don’t forget to check out our related posts on jazz and blues!

Jazz with Scott Wilson
Date/Time: Saturday Jul 5, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: Open Stage in library@esplanade

Jazz. The very word is synonymous with America. To celebrate Independence Day, the U.S Embassy of Singapore and the National Library Board present renowned Jazz artist, Scott Wilson. Come be enthralled by Scott’s immense musical talent that will be sure to jazz up Saturday evening. Scott has diverse international performance credits and has composed for and performed in the internationally acclaimed One O’Clock band. He is also the President-Elect of the International Association for Jazz Educators Utah Unit.

SSO Pre-Concert Talk - Prize Premieres
Date/Time: Thursday Jul 17, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Venue: Open Stage in library@esplanade

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Music Express 14: Live Mini Concert by NTU Chinese Society
Date/Time: Saturday Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Venue: Open Stage in library@esplanade
Language: Mandarin

Music Express is an annual event organised by the NTU Chinese Society. To date, it has been held for 13 consecutive years. In previous years, we have had the great pleasure of inviting some distinguished guests to grace our event. Singapore’s distinguished producer, Mr. Xu Huanliang and Mr. Goh Kheng Long attended as the Guest of Honor and judge for the event. We also managed to invite popular regional artistes Ah Du, Zhang Feng Qi, Joi Chua and Sodagreen to perform at the event as special guests. Our rising superstar, Kelly Poon, was also one of our participants in the event. Campus superstar finalists Gao Mei Gui, Huang Yun Qin and Yang Ce also sparkled at the finals of Music Express 13.

Music Express 14 continues to provide a platform for aspiring song writers and lyricists to showcase their works. The competition was extended beyond the NTU campus to reach out to talents in tertiary institutions, polytechnics and junior colleges, as well as local universities. By doing so, we hope to nurture more outstanding talents for the local music scene and to educate and expose the general public to the art of songwriting and the relevant skills involved such as demo-making.

Music Express 14: Mini Concert at The Esplanade Library on the 19th of July has young vocalists from the NTU Chinese Society Singing Club and Music Express Alumni belting out popular mandarin songs and original compositions that garnered awards in the previous Music Express competitions. So join us and indulge in an afternoon of melodious voices and soothing music!

Saturday Jazz by U.R.S Connextion
Date/Time: Saturday Jul 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Venue: Open Stage in library@esplanade

Jazz was largely introduced by the African American community in the Southern United States in the beginning of the 20th century. From ragtime to swing, Bebop to fusion, jazz has shaped a great part of America’s 20th century history. Need more proof? Check out The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece that chronicles the “Jazz Age” where the riches and glamour clashes uncomfortably with the unrestrained materialism and lack of morality.

To jazz up your Saturday, we invite you to join us for a performance by Ryan and his buddies from U.R.S Connextion. Don’t forget to check out our collections from the American Embassy as well!