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Temasek Polytechnic Choir is presenting their Annual Concert on 6th August 2009, 7.30pm, @ TP Alumni Lounge. Once again, this is another production in the poly chorale scene. The choir is headed by their new conductor Darius Lim whose portfolio are as follows:
Darius Lim
Executive Committee, Choral Directors’ Association (Singapore)
Darius started learning music at the age of 4 and since then, has ventured into the various musical aspects of Choral Conducting, Piano Performance, and Composition.
As a performer, he has won numerous prizes in both local and international competitions including the Gold Prizes in both the 2nd and 3rd Asia International Piano Academy, Festival and Competition in Korea (2007 and 2008), the First prize in the Open Category of the 2006 Cristofori Piano Competition as well as the Silver Medal in the 6th Asian Youth Music Competition (2007).
Darius has been singing in choirs since he was 8, and at 16, he started conducting choirs which have gone on to win numerous accolades and awards in national competitions. At only 18, he was given the post of Choral Director in “Phua Chu Kang- The Musical”, which turned out to be a huge success.
He is also the youngest conductor of the Singapore Eurasian Association Choir, and has conducted numerous choirs such as The Trinity Chorus, The Seraphim Choir and Temasek Secondary School Choir. In January 2007, Darius was appointed instructor of the Singapore Police Force Choir as his vocation to national service. Most recently, the Seraphim Choir, under Darius’ musical direction, released their debut album, “Moments” under the Summit Label.
Darius graduated from the music faculty of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, majoring in Composition with Music Technology. He has since performed in numerous solo concerts such as the President’s Charity Event and at the Esplanade’s Chamber Music Series Concert; Romantics of The Keyboard in December 2004.Darius was also the top scorer for the Trinity London Licentiate Diploma Examinations (LTCL, Piano Recital) in Singapore for the adjudication years of 2004 - 2006.
As a composer, Darius has written music for Mediacorp and Dream Forest Studios. Some of his music can be heard on TV programmes such as Kids Central and on shows such as the “Heart-landers”. His compositions have been aired over the local radio station, News Radio FM93.8. Also, his song “Live Our Dreams” won him the 3rd Prize in the 2006 National Arts Quest Music and Song-Writing Competition. Darius was also the lyricist for the theme song of Singapore United 2008 as well as a prize winner in the 2007 SPF Song-Writing Competition. His piece “Four Fantasies” for Piano Trio was also premiered in Seoul in August 2006. In 2008, His songs “Live Our Dreams” and “Shine Your Way!” were also performed at the 2008 Singapore Paralympic Council Opening Ceremony.
In 2007, Darius’ arrangement of the local song “Rasa Sayang” arranged for marching band and Scottish pipers and his song “In One Voice” written for band and chorus was performed by the ASEAN Police Band and the Combined Choirs at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Currently, Darius is a member of the Singapore Musical Theatre Society. Darius has also presented his musical and choral works at the 2008 Singapore Song-Writer’s Showcase which have been received with much acclaim.
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This concert is FREE but there is limited seatings so please contact me at +65-81139474 if you are interested to attend so that I may reserve a seating for you. Thank you for your support! ^^
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