On this joyous first day of the Lunar New Year, the Toa Payoh Guitar Club wishes everyone a Prosperous Fire Horse Year filled with harmony, happiness, and success!
To celebrate, we are thrilled to share a special performance of Da Di Hui Chun (大地回春). This piece was brought to life by our members in a wonderful collaboration with the Re:String Guitar Ensemble.
Meet the Guitarists Behind the Music
Here are the dedicated musicians who participated in this performance:
Alto 1
Jeanie
Yoke Ching
Joan
Zhongyun
Andrew
Prime
Michelle
Poh Seng
Bass
Peter
Hon Mun
Tom
Contrabass
Cindy
We hope you enjoy the music and that it brings warmth and renewal to your year ahead.
🎸✨ We’re thrilled to share that the Toa Payoh Guitar Club has been featured by the National Library Board in their “Celebrating the Time of Your Life” video!
As Singapore’s longest-established community guitar ensemble, we’ve been a home for guitarists from all walks of life. Together, we’ve celebrated the beauty of the guitar—not just as a solo instrument, but as a powerful medium for community and ensemble music.
🎥 Catch us in action! Watch the video to see our ensemble perform and hear from one of our enthusiastic members, Michelle Yip, as she shares her heartfelt experiences. (Psst… scrub to 3:55 for her segment and to watch our ensemble in action!)
This past weekend was truly one to remember for the Toa Payoh Guitar Club as we had the honour of performing at the SG60 Toa Payoh Central National Day Celebration Dinner 2025. 🇸🇬
Our band came together to celebrate Singapore’s 60th birthday through the universal language of music. We performed three heartfelt songs — Home, We Will Get There, and our original composition, My Singapore — in English, Malay, Chinese, and Tamil, reflecting the rich multicultural spirit that makes Singapore so special.
In video:
Singers (Left to Right): Yoke Ching, Jeanie and Mary
Guitarists (Left to Right): Dominic, Adi and Kuan Hong
Cajon: Qian Wen
The evening was made even more meaningful by the presence of Advisor to Bishan-Toa Payoh, Mr. Cai Yinzhou, whose support and encouragement added to the celebratory atmosphere.
We are deeply grateful to Toa Payoh Central Community Club and the People’s Association for inviting us to be part of this joyous occasion. It was a privilege to share our music and be part of a celebration that brought our community together as one.
Happy 60th Birthday, Singapore! 🎉 Here’s to many more years of unity, harmony, and progress.
On 23 August 2025, Toa Payoh Guitar Club brought the enchanting sounds of niibori guitar music to the Woodlands Regional Library. This special National Day performance celebrated Singapore’s 60th anniversary, reflecting the shared growth of the classical guitar movement and our nation’s vibrant development over six decades.
It was an unforgettable evening filled with heartfelt solos, intricate duets, dynamic group pieces, and stirring ensemble arrangements that honored Singapore’s spirit and heritage. A huge thank you to everyone who clapped, sang along (even when it wasn’t a sing-along!), and celebrated the joy of community guitar music with us. Some of you even shared how amazed you were to discover that guitars could come together as an orchestra—this is the magic of niibori!
🎥 Watch the highlights video below and relive the energy and passion of the Woodlands community coming together through music.
📅 Our next concert is on 11 October 2025, 2:30 PM at the Central Library, Victoria Street. We hope to see you there!
As Singapore approaches National Day, the Toa Payoh Guitar Club had the privilege of collaborating with our friends from Re:String Ensemble at Nanyang House. Together, we performed the beloved National Day song, “Not Alone,” to remind everyone that as Singapore moves forward into SG60, we are united as one.
Music has a unique way of bringing people together, and this collaboration was a beautiful testament to that. It was a joy to share this experience with such talented musicians and to celebrate the spirit of togetherness through music.
We hope you enjoy this special performance as much as we enjoyed creating it!
This Valentine’s Day, our guitar ensemble brings you the timeless classic “Love Me Tender.” While this beautiful melody often evokes feelings of romantic love, we believe it carries a message that resonates far beyond that.
Through our music, we hope to remind everyone of the importance of showing care and concern, not only to loved ones but to every friend and person in your life. Love isn’t just about grand gestures – it’s in the warmth of a kind word, a thoughtful action, or simply letting someone know they matter.
💖 May this Valentine’s Day and Friendship Day be a time to celebrate every bond and connection that fills your heart with joy. Take a moment to reach out, share a smile and show someone you care. Love, in all its forms, is a universal language and it always feels good to be loved.
Click play and enjoy the tender strains of our performance. May it bring a little extra love and warmth to your day! 🌹🎼
With love, Your friends at the Toa Payoh Guitar Club 💌❤️
This Chinese New Year, the Toa Payoh Guitar Club (TPGC) is thrilled to share a truly heartwarming musical celebration—a collaborative effort that brought together not just one but multiple talented ensembles! Partnering with the Restring Guitar Ensemble and even welcoming members from the NTU Guitar Ensemble, we presented an unforgettable CNY medley that embodied the true spirit of unity, festivity and shared passion for music.
Gathering at the beautiful Nanyang House, the atmosphere was electric from the start. All of us, dressed in vibrant red, symbolised the festive energy of Chinese New Year and the bonds we were strengthening through this collaboration. Red, the colour of prosperity and joy, was reflected not just in our attire but also in our music, brimming with vibrant harmonies and heartfelt dedication.
At the core of this project was the formation of a magnificent Niibori guitar orchestra—a symphony of guitars of all sizes and timbres, expertly brought together to produce a rich musical texture that celebrated harmony in the truest sense. This orchestra was a testament to what can be achieved when musicians come together as one. Fueled by shared enthusiasm, creativity and a love for music, we transformed our medley into a moving celebration of tradition and collaboration.
This partnership wasn’t just about performing together—it was also about forging friendships, sharing techniques and supporting each other’s growth. The venue, the attire, the collaborations—all came together beautifully to create a colorful mosaic of tradition, creativity, and harmony. Each pluck of a string and strum of a chord was a celebration of not just Chinese New Year but the strong ties forged through this shared passion.
From all of us at TPGC, we wish you and your loved ones a prosperous, joyful, and harmonious New Year! 🍊🧧 May the year ahead bring strength, wisdom, and abundant happy moments for all.
🎥 Watch the video below and immerse yourself in the festive vibes—don’t forget to share the joy with family and friends! ❤️
