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Dunman High School Chinese Orchestra (DHSCO) is a famous secondary school chinese orchestra in Singapore.

BRIEF HISTORY

The Dunman High School Chinese Orchestra was formed in 1973 and has since then matured into a complete and fully developed orchestra with a current strength of over 200 members and 100 alumni members. Under the baton of Mr Tay Teow Kiat , and with the guidance of 4 other teachers-in-charge and 9 professional instructors, DHSCO is now one of the most well known orchestras in Singapore.

The orchestra has often been invited to stage public performances at various important functions and celebrations. For example, festival performances at the Istana, the Millennium Chinese Cultural Festival Opening Ceremony and various International Conferences Opening Ceremonies.

The Orchestra was also invited to perform in various countries like Thailand, Taiwan, China and Malaysia and have received high commendations.

Since 1984, the orchestra has had its annual public concert at the Victoria Concert Hall. In addition to that, the orchestra also performs at many of the schools events like Kaleidoscope and Speech Day.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Since 1983, the orchestra has participated in the biennial National Music Competition (Chinese Music Section) and has won several prizes in the various sections categories.

In addition, the orchestra has won the SYF (Singapore Youth Festival) Award of Distinction consecutively since 1987 till the last SYF in this year. The Orchestra has also held the distinction of being the Best Chinese Orchestra of the Year in the SYF Chinese Orchestra Competition Finals since 1997.

DHSCO has also received the Gold with Honours award in the 2005 and 2007 Singapore Youth Festival, a highly prestigious award.