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Choral singing with Tim Rhys-Evans MBE, renowned UK Vocal Teacher, Conductor and Musical Director

Last month it was an honour to welcome Mr Tim Rhys-Evans (MBE) to BIS HCMC for three days, to run a series of unique ‘Choral Singing Days’ for our students and wider community, as well as workshops on university and career opportunities in the fields of music and performing arts. Mr Rhys-Evans is a renowned vocal teacher specialising in choral conducting and is currently the Musical Director at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and leader of the National Youth Choir of Wales. He is also the founder and musical director of the famous choirs; 'Only Men Aloud', 'Only Boys Aloud', 'Only Kids Aloud' and 'Only Girls Aloud'.

Blog | Events (SC) | Music and Drama

Student-led rock concert "Live Aid" supports Laws for Paws and Heartbeat Vietnam

From Slipknot to Taylor Swift, our BIS bands put on a show to remember last week, and all for our community partners! The incredible “Live Aid” concert was 100% organised by our secondary student Co-Curricular club “Make a Move” and make a move they did - raising 18 million VND for Heartbeat Vietnam and Laws for Paws. Discover how our students led this event from idea to execution, covering graphic design, marketing, event management and communication and how they rocked the Founders Auditorium.

BIS Alumni makes West End stage debut - BIS Alumni makes West End stage debut

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BIS Alumni makes West End stage debut and nominated as ‘Best Graduate’ in the Black British Theatre Awards

Dreams do come true if you follow your passions! This is certainly the case for Jenna, a BIS alumni, who received a scholarship from a prestigious performing arts school after completing her IGCSEs with us and is now performing on the west end AND nominated for the Black British Theatre Awards. Jenna talks to us about her journey and how her big role in our Bonnie and Clyde production gave her the confidence to pursue her dream.

BIS HCMC and British Consulate General celebrate 50 years between the UK and Vietnam - BIS HCMC and British Consulate General celebrate 50 years between the UK and Vietnam

News | Events Whole School | Music and Drama

BIS HCMC join the British Consulate General in celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations between the UK and Vietnam

We were honoured to take part in celebrations organised by the British Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh with the British Embassy in Hanoi to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations between the UK and Vietnam. The main event in HCMC being the ‘UK Festival’ to showcase the best of everything British. The bond between the UK and Vietnam is going from strength to strength with education being one of their core themes to mark this important 50th anniversary. We were delighted to be involved and strengthen our already strong partnership with the British Consulate here in Ho Chi Minh City.

Blog | Junior Campus | Music and Drama

NAE Virtual Young Musician of the Year 2020

As so many opportunities across the world for our young musicians to perform publicly have disappeared this year, Nord Anglia Education instead decided to launch a ‘Virtual Young Musician of the Year’ competition for all of their schools via the Global Campus site.

Tet Celebrations 2020

Vietnamese Lunar New Year, also known as Tet, is one of the most important celebrations of the year in Vietnam honouring the arrival of spring.

Blog | Featured on Home page | Music and Drama | Secondary Campus

Caucasian Chalk Circle

Last week saw three triumphant performances of the Key Stage 3 production of The Caucasian Chalk Circle (by Bertolt Brecht).

Blog | Early Years and Infant Campus | Junior Campus | Music and Drama | Secondary Campus

BIS HCMC welcomes Juilliard Curriculum Dance Specialist

Earlier this week, our Juilliard Curriculum Dance Specialist, Salla Saarikangas, made her first visit to BIS to help guide us in creating a bespoke Dance curriculum for our students.

Desford Colliery Band make some noise at BIS!

Last Friday saw the Desford Colliery Band visiting BIS HCMC for the whole day to give a series of fantastic concerts across the whole school.

Blog | Junior Campus | Music and Drama

Primary Young Musician of the Year 2019

ABC International School, BVIS and BIS came together this week to celebrate musical talent in the FOBISIA Primary Young Musician of the Year Competition 2019.

Blog | Early Years and Infant Campus | Featured on Home page | Junior Campus | Music and Drama

Hitting the High Notes with Lin Marsh

This week we were privileged to have the renowned UK Singing Leader Lin Marsh come to BIS to run a series of choral singing workshops with our Junior Choir, parents and staff.

Blog | Featured on Home page | Music and Drama | Secondary Campus

FOBISIA Advanced Orchestral and Choral Festival 2019

Over the weekend 19th-21st September, British International School Ho Chi Minh City hosted the FOBISIA Advanced Orchestral and Choral Festival 2019.

Blog | Featured on Home page | Music and Drama | Secondary Campus

Celebrating our 2019 LAMDA results

At BIS HCMC our students are encouraged to pursue their interests and to engage in a range of activities beyond the classroom setting.

Blog | Featured on Home page | Junior Campus | Music and Drama

Music Makes the World Go Round

This year’s Junior Summer Concert was a wonderful event, with the theme ‘Music Makes the World Go Round’, and featuring music from different cultures around the world.

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The Junior Campus Production Club Presents ‘Mulan’

At the beginning of the academic year, the production club began and consisted of children from Year 3-6.

Blog | Co-Curricular Activities | Featured on Home page | Junior Campus | Music and Drama

FOBISIA Primary Music Festival 2019 at British School Manila

This year’s FOBISIA Primary Music Festival was hosted by the British School Manila and featured the theme ‘Thriller in Manila’. It was a fantastic event for all involved. You can find out more about this amazing opportunity for our primary students by reading this article by Beth Bown, Primary Music Leader.

Week Without Walls

2019 was the advent of BIS HCMC’s very first Week Without Walls. An entire week where we said goodbye to our timetables and our formal lessons.

Blog | Music and Drama | Whole School

Juilliard alumni Jason Crimi visits BIS HCMC

An integral part of our performing arts collaboration here at BIS HCMC are visits by Juilliard alumni. These visits are a transformative experience designed to inspire students in the performing arts. This week we were visited by Jason Crimi, the Associate Principal Trombone of the Seoul Philharmonic orchestra.

Blog | Featured on Home page | Music and Drama | Music and Drama (SC) | Secondary Campus

FOBISIA Youth Orchestra and Choir of HCMC

On Friday 8th June, 50 of our Key Stage 2 and 3 students were involved in the 2nd Ho Chi Minh City FOBISIA music event.

Blog | Featured on Home page | Juilliard | Music and Drama

Community Concert with Juilliard Alumni Jason Crimi

As part of our collaboration with the world’s leading performing arts institute; The Juilliard School we will be welcoming Juilliard alumni Jason Crimi to BIS HCMC on Tuesday 26th June. Jason will be performing for both our Primary and Secondary school students and we will be holding a Community Concert from 6:30pm in the Secondary Campus auditorium.

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Choral singing with Tim Rhys-Evans MBE, renowned UK Vocal Teacher, Conductor and Musical Director

Student-led rock concert "Live Aid" supports Laws for Paws and Heartbeat Vietnam

BIS Alumni makes West End stage debut and nominated as ‘Best Graduate’ in the Black British Theatre Awards

BIS HCMC join the British Consulate General in celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations between the UK and Vietnam

NAE Virtual Young Musician of the Year 2020

Tet Celebrations 2020

Caucasian Chalk Circle

BIS HCMC welcomes Juilliard Curriculum Dance Specialist

Desford Colliery Band make some noise at BIS!

Primary Young Musician of the Year 2019

Hitting the High Notes with Lin Marsh

FOBISIA Advanced Orchestral and Choral Festival 2019

Celebrating our 2019 LAMDA results

Music Makes the World Go Round

The Junior Campus Production Club Presents ‘Mulan’

FOBISIA Primary Music Festival 2019 at British School Manila

Week Without Walls

Juilliard alumni Jason Crimi visits BIS HCMC

FOBISIA Youth Orchestra and Choir of HCMC

Community Concert with Juilliard Alumni Jason Crimi