New Year arrived with excitement and anticipation as SSBS presented the G5-6 2025 New Year Show! Students and teachers came together to showcase a spectacular display of talent, unity, and the spirit of the season.

 

After the countdown of 10 seconds and the opening of the curtain, the SSBS Middle School Choir brought us the song "I Like". Their touching performance really captured the beauty and warmth of the SSBS campus, instantly igniting the audience's enthusiasm.

 

The audience was then treated to two captivating piano solos: Chopin’s “Etude Op. 10 No. 5” and “The Clamor of the Bay.” “Etude Op. 10 No. 5” is very famous, commonly known as the "Black Keys Etude" because all the notes in the right-hand part are played on the black keys. “The Clamor of the Bay” is also a vibrant musical piece that portrays the busy and colorful life scenes of a bay through exciting rhythms and rich tones.

Next came two singing programs. “Hemerocallis Flower,” which conveyed to the audience the love and care of every mother in the world from the daughter’s perspective, and “Chasing the Moon Among the Colorful Clouds,” inspired by the moon’s mystery and beauty, captivated us with its stunning visuals.

   

As two pop jazz dances took the stage, the atmosphere shifted from elegant to fervent. “Batter Up” and "Tomboy" showed the fearless, passionate, and diverse spirits of the young generation through dynamic beats and strong steps. Following these dances was another traditional Chinese folk dance, “Yao Guang Fu.” The dancer’s skillful and nimble steps captivated the audience.

Up next were two songs from well-known movies. “My Heart Will Go On” is the famous theme from Titanic. It is a beautiful song filled with deep feelings of love and hope. Then there’s “Fly to Your Heart,” the theme from the Disney movie Tinker Bell. The song inspired the audience with its dreamy melody and uplifting lyrics.

 

This year’s New Year Show included a variety of instruments. After the songs were a cello series of two pieces. “Tzig-Tzig” is cheerful and lively, full of energy, bringing the audience pleasure. “Rigaudon,” written by Margaret Olive Hubicki, expressed its unique mood and the composer’s life story. A violin solo followed up. This track, Fritz Seitz’s “Student Concerto No. 1 in D Major,” is not only challenging in playing techniques, but also rich in content. The drum kit came next. “Lead Sheet” is a difficult percussion track, with an extremely upward and explosive rhythm.   

At the end of the show. The performance was a combination of and adaptation from two of Hisaishi’s classic works, “One Summer’s Day” and “Summer.” These two songs are widely loved as movie interludes, touching the audience’s hearts with their beautiful melody and profound emotion. The final performance of the day, “Impossible Meets 007,” transported the audience into the iconic world of the celebrated movie series. With its strong and classical rhythm, the audience seemed to experience the unique shock of the music.

 

As the final notes of “Impossible Meets 007” faded, the audience erupted into thunderous applause. As the lights dimmed and the crowd dispersed, the air was filled with joy and accomplishment—a perfect end to a memorable New Year celebration.

 

 

文字：赵宥涵 白子睿

整合校对：赵业 李仪萌 陈俊尧

图片：薛雅文

编辑：曲昊睿

审核：杨蝉