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The OV Singers
Biography & Awards
Mixed Voice choir in Sabah, Malaysia (North Borneo)
The OV SINGERS is a community choral singers from the age of 15 – 57 years old who came from different socio-cultural backgrounds. They began their journey together as novice singing enthusiasts in 2015. Despite of their unique differences, they are strong in musical passion and bonds, which is the essential spirit of Sabahan camaraderie.
Current Activities
2023
Gold Awards
The OV Singers won their 2nd Gold Award and a Silver Award in the choir category during the “9th Sandakan International Music Festival”. The OV Singers perform the song, “Dangdut Medley” made popular by Iwan & Mas Idayu for their Gold Award and “Ingin Bersamamu” made popular by Syafinaz Selamat.
Watch their YouTube performance here.
Past Activities
2022
Gold Awards
The OV Singers won a Gold Medal Award in the choir category during the “8th Sandakan International Music Festival”. The OV Singers perform the song 月亮代表我的心, “The Moon Represents My Heart” made popular by Teresa Teng.
Watch their YouTube performance here.
2021
Virtual Open Day
Enjoy our fun session with members of The OV Singers Club via Zoom (Online) to learn about our program and participate in our special choral workshop program.
Date: 16th October 2021
Time: 7pm
Venue: Online Zoom
Fees: FREE
Registration: Click this link or the “register now” button on the side to register.
open registration
Minat menyanyi berkumpulan dan merekasama harmoni? Sertai kelab koir kami dan nikmati keistimewaan seperti seminar, bengkel, dan acara khas untuk ahli-ahli “The OV Singers Club Sabah”. Pendaftaran khas keahlian tanpa “ujibakat” (audition) kini dibuka.
PENDAFTARAN TELAH DITUTUP. SILA HUBUNGI ADMIN KAMI UNTUK KETERANGAN LANJUT.
No audition required. Special registration is opened to all choral enthusiasts who is currently residing in Sabah. Be part of “The OV Singers Club Sabah” and enjoy our Members-only benefits. Limited time registration until 1st of October 2021.
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. PLEASE CONTACT THE ADMIN FOR DETAILS.
Open until 1st October 2021
Virtual Open Day
Outreach program
TBA
VOCAL Technique Seminar
Special and exclusive event “For Members Only” vocal technique seminar conducted by our Artistic Director.
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Venue: Online Zoom
Repertoire
The OV Singers performs various repertoires
KAMPUNGKU (My Village/Hometown)
Words & Song : Carrey Oliver
Choral Arr. : Carrey Oliver
月亮代表我的心 (The Moon Represents My Heart) by The OV Singers
Song: Weng Ching-Hsi
Lyrics: Sun Yi SATB
Arrangement: Carrey Oliver
“LAGI SYANTIK” (Siti Badriah)
Composers: Yogi RPH & Donall Kinan Sammy
SATB Arrangement: Carrey Oliver
“Original Sabahan”
Composed by Hezron Rayner
Choral Arrangement: Carrey Oliver
“Sumandak Sabah”
Composed by Richard Gimbang
Choral Arrangement: Carrey Oliver
“Love Someone” (Lukas Graham)
Song by James Alan, Stefan Forrest, Morten Ristorp, Lukas Forchhammer, Jaramye Daniels, Morten Pilegaard and David Labrel
SATB & Piano Arrangement: Carrey Oliver
Song: Minogivang Koh Pomuandaman Ku
Komposer : Danny F. Malinggi
Gubahan Koir : Carrey Oliver
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timeline
the ov singers journey
2015
pioneering
Pioneering Members. Participants and volunteers during the Sabah 1st Choir Festival. L3 & L5 Australian Guild Music Exams
2016
grow
Our first public concert in collaboration with TAR-UC Music Society. Vocal development program during The OV Singers Music Camp (Inobong Crocker Station). Level 7 Vocal Ensemble Certification under the Australian Guild Music Exams
2017
expansion
Public performance for His Eminence, the Governor of Sabah Celebration. Our first video production. Vocal Ensemble FRC & Level 6 SCSM International Music Exams.
2018
thriving
Our 2nd public performance concert in collaboration with the Penampang District Education Office. Our first international choir competition at the MCE-16 (Kuala Lumpur PAC). Intermediate Recital Certification from SCSM International.
2019
impacting
Public performance during the Kota Marudu District Kaamatan Celebration, SMK Datuk Peter Mojuntin Concert, and North Borneo Rainforest Festival. Grade CC5 for junior and senior members (SCSM International Music Exams).
2020
into the unknown
The global pandemic pose us a challenge in choral session. We have minor choral program organized via online and the formalization of our long-term plan.
2021
The Next Right Thing
I won’t look too far ahead
It’s too much for me to take
But break it down to this next breath, this next step
This next choice is one that I can make
So I’ll walk through this night
Stumbling blindly toward the light
And do the next right thing
And, with it done, what comes then?
When it’s clear that everything will never be the same again
Then I’ll make the choice to hear that voice
And do the next right thing
(Kristen Anderson-Lopez / Robert Lopez)
2022
The heart Echoes
Video recording debut “Kampungku”.
The OV Singers receives a commendable praise from the panel of jury during the 8th Sandakan International Music Festival and receive a Gold Medal Award for their song “The Moon Represents My Heart” made popular by Teresa Teng.
