Guitar Ensemble

Join the CHIJ Guitar Ensemble — no music background needed. The award-winning ensemble trains under the Niibori guitar system and performs at concerts and competitions.

Last updated 9 June 2026

Guitar Ensemble info

Teacher-in-Charge

Ms Joanne Tan Pheo (tan_pheo@moe.edu.sg (opens in new tab)),

Mr Adrian Moh & Ms Tan Boon Chui

Training Days/Time

Monday & Wednesday (3.00 pm – 6.00 pm)

Friday (3.00 pm - 6.00 pm) (only when necessary for SYF or performances)

Venue

CHIJ Secondary Music Room

A large group of students in blue uniforms holding acoustic guitars pose with five adults in a school music room.

CHIJ Guitar Ensemble is an established ensemble that adopts the Niibori guitar system which exposes students to greater flexibility in music making. The Main Ensemble comprises the Secondary 2s to 5s, and the Junior Ensemble comprises the Secondary 1s.

Under the baton of Mr Alvin Choong and his team of dedicated instructors, CHIJ Guitar Ensemble clinched Certificates of Distinction in the Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation for Instrumental Ensemble in 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023 and 2025.

A group of young girls in navy uniforms pose outdoors, with three in front holding acoustic guitars.

Besides participating in competitions, the Ensemble also performs at guitar concerts biennially. In 2012 and 2014, we partnered with our sister school CHIJ St. Joseph’s Convent for the “Une Famille” concert. In 2016, 2018 and 2024 we collaborated with our very own Dance Ensemble and Choir to present an afternoon of dance and music.

In 2022 the Ensemble did a video production of the “Une Famille” concert with the Concert Band, Choir and Dance Ensemble. The final production was showcased during the school assembly.

A conductor in black leads a large youth guitar orchestra of girls in white tops and blue skirts on a wooden concert stage.

All girls are welcome to join the Guitar Ensemble, as having a music background is not a prerequisite. If you play a musical instrument like the piano or violin, come join us and enrich your music experience through playing the guitar. Our instructors aim to develop creativity and musical expression, performing soothing and beautiful melodies for all. All new members will be given the opportunity to perform together as a Junior Ensemble in school concerts.

If you are a committed individual who enjoys music, join us in bringing beautiful melodies to comfort the souls of all people.