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Picture courtesy of ICS Impromptu
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International Christian
School’s a cappella group Impromptu started as a “Make A Difference” project by
ICS student Natalie Lu, class of 2014, as a way “to share their God-given
talents to bring joy to those around them.” Three years ago Impromptu was a group
of just four students singing prearranged versions of songs. Today the group
has grown to 12 students, fully student-led, singing versions of songs that
they arrange themselves. “It’s a great opportunity to hone our student
leadership skills,” says Natalie, and it also allows them the autonomy to sing
songs of their own choosing.
“Wouldn’t it be cool to…”
mused Natalie and her friend, Russell Salazar, a member of the Chinese
International School’s Enharmonics (CIS) about forming a combined a Capella
choir and staging a concert. With the shared objective to make a difference
through their singing talents, Natalie from ICS and Russell from CIS,
successfully invited student representatives from HKIS (Hong Kong International
School), to create the FIRST ACA Concert - a fully student-led performance by
three international school singing groups with a goal to make a difference
through singing a Capella songs.
On April 26, 2014 the A
CAppella Concert was launched successfully at the CIS campus to a full house
attendance. Over HK $35,000 was raised through ticket sales, and the donations
will ultimately benefit a needy school in Tacloban, Philippines.
Following the success of the
ACA concert, ICS Impromptu continues to mature and find their identity in an
ever-evolving style of music. As Natalie wraps up her last year at ICS, she is
pleased by the global revival and growing popularity of a cappella music and
excited to be leaving ICS Impromptu in very capable hands for the years to
come, that will continue to bless others through great a cappella music.
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Photo Credits: Jessica Eu Chinese International School
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