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Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary)
2025 Term 2

Fairsians Flourish at the Festival!

24 March 2025

Fairfield's performing arts groups shone at SYF 2025, earning Certificates of Distinction and Accomplishment. Read about their performances and celebrate their achievements.

By Elijah Wong (Sec 1F), Yoo Hyenah (Sec 1D), Ashlyn Ho (Sec 2E), Amy Claire Chan (Sec 2F), Alicia Ng (Sec 3D), Goh Yu Qian (Sec 3G), Mikaela Faith (Sec 3D), Zobel Lee (Sec 3F), Cherylynn Hao (Sec 2C), Fayth Wai (Sec 3E) and Goh Yu Qian (Sec 3G)

Since 1967, the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) has served as a prestigious national platform to celebrate the artistic achievements of students across the country. For generations of Fairsians, it has represented a significant milestone—one that unites our school community in a shared pursuit of excellence through the performing arts.

From 24 March to 29 April 2025, Fairfield’s Performing Arts CCAs took to the stage with passion and pride. Each group demonstrated not only remarkable individual talent but also the collective strength that shines when Fairsians work together towards a common goal.

Members of the school symphonic band are seated across tiered lecture theatre seats during a rehearsal session before the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF). The students, dressed in maroon polo shirts and blue skirts or dark trousers, are arranged by instrument sections. In the front rows, flute and clarinet players sit with their music scores on their laps, actively playing their instruments. Behind them, saxophone, brass, French horn, and tuba players hold their instruments poised. In the foreground, a conductor’s hands and music scores are visible on a wooden stage, while a percussionist stands on the right playing a snare drum.

The Fairfield Symphonic Band delivered a stirring rendition of Symphonic Dances for Wind Ensemble (Part 2: Tango) by Yosuke Fukuda, earning a well-deserved Certificate of Distinction. Fairfield Dance captivated audiences with Transcend, a piece marked by elegance and finesse, which also enabled them to attain the Certificate of Distinction.

Fairfield Choir upheld its tradition of excellence with moving performances of 木の影 (The Shadow of the Tree) and Ta Na Solbici (And So We Dance in Resia), securing yet another Certificate of Distinction. Meanwhile, the Guitar Ensemble charmed audiences with Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and Kalimba, while Fairfield English Drama delivered an emotive rendition of Fire by Ken Mizusawa. Both groups achieved Certificates of Accomplishment.

Beyond the accolades, SYF 2025 reminded us that the Fairfield flame burns brightest when we stand united. Our students performed with courage, conviction, and commitment, carrying forward a proud legacy and inspiring all who witnessed their journey.

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