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The Singaporean born singer and composer, Mcquin Yip, began her musical journey at the age of 6 when she first discovered her love for singing. In her early childhood, she was heavily influenced by powerful vocalists such as Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion and many more.
At the age of 7, she underwent classical piano lessons and earned a grade 3 certificate under ABRSM. However, she soon found that she loved the sound of the piano but the classical piano pieces was not what she had in mind of playing. Her fingers did not find their way back to the piano till a few years after she stopped her classical piano lessons and began teaching herself contemporary music on the piano.
She is currently taking her Diploma in Contemporary Music in LASALLE College of the Arts where she has developed her skills further in musical knowledge and performing as a versatile vocalist. Her style of singing and composing, which are Neo-soul and Alternative- Indie, leans towards her influences such as Iyamah and Tash Sultana. However, she is also known for being able to take on a wide variety of musical genres and make it her own. She has participated in a number of shows such as ‘La Diva!’ a Tribute to Aretha Franklin, which was staged multiple times, in LASALLE College of the Arts, and ‘We the Vibez’ - a show put together by students from LASALLE’s Diploma in Music and Diploma in Technical Production Management.
She is currently working as a solo artist while also being part of ‘Bullsheep’- an R&B Funk fusion band and The Gentlemen and Mcquin, an Alternative Indie band. She wishes to continue progressing in her music and eventually become a professional vocalist, composer and producer.

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Emails and confirmations between students and the community hospital is currently being held to firm a date and time of performance. Details to come soon.

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LASALLE College of the Arts Mail - Community Service Proposal

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Conversations between Lasalle Students and St. Andrew's Community Hospital

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What was good about the activity?

The idea behind getting together and performing for patients who are recovering is great. It simply puts their hearts and minds ease from the pain of the therapy they had to endure the entire day.

What can be improved?

Unfinished due to Covid19

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Nabith Maeesh is a singer/songwriter, guitarist and bassist.  Finding his passion in music during high-school, Nabith picked up the acoustic guitar to complement his songwriting.   Drawing inspiration from a diverse range of musical genres, Nabith approaches music with a great deal of respect.   Hailing from the Maldives, Nabith spent many years in Sri Lanka where he made close friends in music, eventually forming a trio with fellow Maldivian musicians Zayan and Omar.   Currently studying music at Singapore’s LaSalle college of the Arts, Nabith hopes to graduate soon and look for further education whilst also working in music’s diverse landscape.

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Born and raised in Singapore, Jonquil is a singer-songwriter/guitarist who enjoys performing. Mixing influences from Acoustic Pop Folk, Indie-Pop and Pop Rock, she was acclaimed to have a unique voice on the streets while busking. She is currently doing her Diploma in Music at Lasalle College of the Arts, majoring in vocals. Apart from studying, Jonquil is in a band called JQ x ZUL, a promising duo who have a good rapport with Bandwagon Asia and have performed at multiple events and stages such as Singapore Gardens Festival, DBS Busking By The Bay, Esplanade Red Dot August, and DBS Commemorative Event at The Istana. Honoured to be part of the NOISE Music Mentorship Programme 2018, Jonquil is currently in the midst of recording her duo debut EP.

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Ahmad Nurdaiyan Haron started as a classical Musician in 2002. Currently serving as a military Musician of the Singapore armed forces central band, Ahmad has turned his passion into a career. Born and raised in Singapore, he has since performed in multiple music festivals around the world.

After attaining ABRSM Grade 8 in percussion, Ahmad has shifted his focus from the marimba to the drum kit with various local bands. Having previously participated in Singjazz, he often engages in community based performances in the heartlands. Ahmad actively assist in the development of young school musicians as an instructor.

Heavily involved in local band Wicked Aura, Ahmad sets high standards of musicianship and continues to grow in different musical genres vocabulary.

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St. Andrew's Community Hospital
Date: Unfinished Due to COVID19
Time: TBA

8 Simei Street 3, Singapore 529895

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Musicians:
Owen Lai - Vox
Jonquil Woon - Vox
Nabith Maeesh - Vox
Mcquin Yip - Vox
Koh Eng Huat - Guitar
Ahmad Nurdaiyan - Percussion

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Instruments Includes
Vocal
Acoustic Guitars
Percussions

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Koh was exposed to music early as he spent most of his early childhood listening to Chinese pop music. His father was a working musician and would often bring him along to his performance venues. Things never came to a head until Kelvin's teen years when he started listening to many musical genes. This exposure is what inspired him to become a all-rounded, versatile guitarist.

When his father gave him a guitar at the age of 14, there was no turning back. He began performing regularly by the age of 18 and made his first television appearance in a music competition (Superband) in 2006. He went on to perform in many events such as the Singapore Idol concert (2006), Mediacorp New Year Countdown concerts (2006, 2007), Mediacorp Chinese New Year Countdown concert (2008) and most recently, the Autumn music festive in PingDong, Taiwan (2019).

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Owen is a singer, arranger and pianist who has been performing since the age of 8. Starting off as a classical pianist at the age of 4, under the tutelage of several renowned music educators such as Dr Ernest Lim, Patricia Lim (Yamaha Music School) and Shok Meng Khoong (Music Workshop). Owen quickly attained his ABRSM Grade 8 practical piano and ABRSM Theory Grade 5 certificates at the age of 13.

Inspired by various artists like Ariana Grande and Pentatonix, Owen started shifting his focus to composing and performing more contemporary styles of music and since the age of 13 has been honing his skills as a popular vocalist and instrumentalist. Owen highly enjoys competing to hone his craft as a vocal performer and has participated and placed in various local singing competitions such as ‘Youth’s Got Talent’ (2015), KWC international (2017) and The Grand Arena SG (2019). Owen is a regular performer in the busking scene in Singapore and can be heard on Orchard Road on weekends.

Owen is active as a vocal arranger, who draws influences from his classical background and interest in contemporary a cappella music. He has worked on many vocal arrangements in different styles and genres including as the official vocal arranger of  ‘LA DIVA!’ A Tribute to Aretha Franklin staged several times at LASALLE College of the Arts, including the critically acclaimed LASALLE Show in 2019. Owen is currently the co-arranger and the youngest member of  ‘Flatfive’, an up and coming local a cappella group that has performed at Universal Studios Singapore, several Christmas shows and events, private functions, and corporate events. He wishes to continue composing and arranging for various artists and groups to eventually become a professional vocal director and producer.