Choir

At Xinmin Primary School, the Choir CCA—also known as the Xinmin Nightingales—aims to cultivate students’ mental, emotional, and musical growth through singing. The programme develops confident leaders through meaningful performance experiences and nurtures innovative collaborators with a deep appreciation for music.

The Xinmin Nightingales provide a platform for passionate young singers to come together as an ensemble and create beautiful music. Under the baton of Mr Marcus Lee, students refine their musicianship by developing essential vocal skills such as voice projection, pitch accuracy, and rhythmic precision. Through engaging activities like body percussion and rhythm games, choir members strengthen their musical abilities while enjoying a fun and enriching learning experience.

Anchored in the school’s core values of Care, Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, and Integrity, students grow in confidence as performers and deepen their appreciation for choral music through exposure to a diverse repertoire of songs.

Key Programmes

Beyond regular rehearsals, the Xinmin Nightingales actively showcase their talents at various school, community, and national platforms. Signature performances include:

• Annual Recognition Day Concert
• Biennial Performing HeArts Concert

In addition, students participate in a range of events where every performance—regardless of scale—serves as an opportunity to build confidence and strive for excellence.

Through their choir journey, students also learn to collaborate innovatively by:

• Engaging in choir exchanges with other school choirs
• Incorporating movements and props to bring their performances to life

These experiences not only enhance their musical skills but also foster teamwork, creativity and a deep passion for singing.

Teachers-In-Charge

Mrs Celine Ong (1st IC)

Mdm Zhao Ting Yan (2nd IC)

Mr Thomas Ong

Miss Shek Yan Yee

Mr Edwin Pang

Ms Joycelyn Ho

Schedule

Mondays, 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.

Thursdays, (ad-hoc): 4.00 p.m. – 5.30 p.m.

Achievements and Participation

2025

• March On @ Esplanade Concourse
• Performing HeArts
• ASEAN SAI Opening Summit 2025
• Recognition Day

2024

• Singapore International Choral Cantat (Gold) + Category Winner (Children’s Choir)
• Singapore Youth Festival (Distinction)
• SYF Celebrations @ Gardens by the Bay
• Voices in Harmony Concert @ Goodman Arts Centre

SYF 2024 Performance @ SOTA

2023

• March On @ Esplanade Concourse
• Voices of Singapore Festival @ CHIJMES

Updated as of Mar 2026