Over the weekend 19th-21st September, British International School Ho Chi Minh City hosted the FOBISIA Advanced Orchestral and Choral Festival 2019.
Over the course of 3 days, 170 musicians from 9 FOBISIA member schools in the region joined together to rehearse and perform an extremely challenging programme of music. We welcomed students and teachers from the following schools:
We also welcomed Singaporean conductor Adrian Tan to work with our orchestral musicians and Gareth Groves as our choral director.
The students worked extremely hard over the weekend which culminated in an outstanding concert on Sunday afternoon showcasing music that they would never usually get the opportunity to perform.
Highlights of the concert included the fast and furious ‘Polotsvian Dances’ by Borodin at an incredibly fast tempo, Konagaya’s ‘Japanese Song’ played by the wind, brass and percussion players and the spirited ‘Zimbe’ by L’Estrange, featuring music from Africa. The concert ended with the choir and orchestra together performing Verdi’s ‘Triumphant March’ from his grand opera ‘Aida.’
Missed the concert? Don't worry, you can catch the full show here:
Ian Alexander, Director of Music
We are thrilled that four of our Year 13 students have recently gained offers from ‘Elite’ USA universities.
At BIS HCMC, leadership is more than just a title — it’s about inspiring others, fostering a sense of community, and embracing personal growth. This year’s Head Students, in Year 13, — Atom, JaeYeon, Tim, and Serena — embody these values with authenticity and dedication, each bringing their unique strengths, creativity, and passion to their roles.
We are thrilled to announce that a record three students from the BIS HCMC Class of 2025 have received offers from the University of Oxford, ranked number 3 in the world, and the University of Cambridge, ranked number 5 in the world. A huge congratulations to Quynh An, YeongSeo (Judy) and JaeYeon on their extraordinary achievement that sets a new benchmark for BIS students.
These achievements come as BIS students begin to secure outstanding offers from top universities around the world, including USA, UK, Australia and Asia and these numbers will only continue to rise as more decisions will be made over the coming weeks.
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