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From 2-6 April 2019, seven of our Northbridge International School Cambodia musicians traveled to Hanoi to participate in the inaugural Nord Anglia Performing Arts Festival.
There were over 130 music students from nine Nord Anglia regional schools.
Our students performed in various ensembles, from a small brass ensemble to a wind band, a string ensemble and chorus.
There was also a full orchestra conducted by the Juilliard-trained conductor Radu Paponiu performing works by Mozart, Borodin and Brahms.
The grand finale was a full concert on stage at the Vietnam National Academy of Music which was live-streamed on Facebook.
It was a wonderful opportunity for our students to meet and play music with so many young musicians from across the region.
At varying times it was exhausting, exhilarating, frustrating, overwhelming...but always inspiring.
The host school (BIS Hanoi) did a wonderful job organizing and running the event, complete with an evening show at the Hanoi Opera House and many great meals.
The hope is that the festival expands over the years to include drama and dance. We certainly look forward to participating in this special event for many years to come.
In today's academic climate of specialisation, the arts remain crucial for developing well-rounded, empathetic individuals, such as the students at Northbridge International School Cambodia. Drama deserves recognition for its unique role in cultivating the "whole child" from a young age.
The Northbridge International School Cambodia Choir had an extremely busy festive season at the end of 2023 and what a pleasure it was to lead them through this mammoth undertaking!
Northbridge International School Cambodia is incredibly lucky to be partnered with Juilliard. In my time at Northbridge and previously at the British School in Warsaw, Poland I have got to meet some amazing musicians, dancers and actors who are all passionate about education from the world-leading conservatoire (Juilliard) in those fields.