UiTM Chamber Choir continues 11-year international winning streak
KUALA LUMPUR: The Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Chamber Choir (UCC) continued its 11-year record of international competition success after winning the G2 Youth Choir category at the 3rd Magdeburg International Choir Festival in Germany.
The Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Chamber Choir (UCC) has maintained its 11-year winning streak in international competitions by securing the G2 Youth Choir title at the 3rd Magdeburg International Choir Festival in Germany. Consisting of 25 members, the choir, led by conductor Maryam Magdalena Linnis and Faculty of Music Dean Professor Dr Tazul Izan Tajuddin, also earned the Best and Outstanding Choir Performance award.
The UCC choir triumphed with 27.79 points in the G2 Youth Choir category and 28.67 points in the Folklore category. The UiTM Women's Choir, comprised of female ensemble members, claimed victory in the Equal Voices Choral Music category, receiving a Gold Diploma Level VIII with 27.94 points.
The festival's Choir Association of Saxony-Anhalt honored the UCC for their outstanding performance, marking the choir’s 11th consecutive year of success in international choral events. This achievement not only showcased the students' skills but also offered them invaluable exposure to choirs, conductors, and musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds.
UiTM's Faculty of Music emphasized that these accomplishments reflect their dedication to cultivating globally competitive graduates while enhancing UiTM's international reputation through music, performances, and artistic collaborations.
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