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CCA Previews ‘26: Chinese Orchestra 

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By Chuah Xin Yan (26S06B, Chairperson) and Dwayne Low (26S06S, Vice-Chairperson) 

The last drops of rain taper off as clouds part slowly above the open-air theatre. The ground still glistens faintly under the lights, damp from the storm, yet brimming with anticipation. The audience leans forward under the deep clearing sky, the air cool and expectant—and then, the music begins. 

From that very first note, the world shifts. 

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CCA Previews ‘26: Raffles Symphonic Band 

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By RSB EXCO ‘26 

Adapted from CCA Previews ‘25 

“Where words fail music speaks.”
~ Hans Christian Anderson 

You’ll hear us before you see us: the blaring trumpets, the gusto of the tubas, the ringing piccolo, and the booming of the percussion that signal the arrival of the Raffles Symphonic Band. Established in 1962, Raffles Symphonic Band (RSB) has been mesmerising with their music-making since its inception. 

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CCA Previews ’26: Outdoor Adventure & Activities Club (ODAC)

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By ODAC EXCO ‘26 

Imagine this: you’re standing at the top of Hong Kong’s tallest peak at 957 meters above sea level, soaking in the atmosphere with a 360-degree view of the city. The view you see in front of you is the result of almost a year’s worth of pushing yourself up hundreds of metres of elevation while carrying heavy loads on your back. It’s the result of covering kilometres of distance all while having an encouraging smile on your face.

If you think that you’re up for the challenge, ODAC might be just the right CCA for you! 

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CCA Previews ’26: Raffles Crew

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By Meryl Lim (25S05A, AVU Chairperson Batch 2025), Averidhibra Nurkusuma Nagari (26S05B), Ching Tze Sin Janelle (26S03N) and Teng Zi Xi Therese (26S06L) 

We are light. We are sound. We work behind the scenes to breathe colour and life into both school events and stories. Whether you’re tech savvy or a creative soul, in Raffles Crew, you’ll work in control rooms and on sets to bring out the best in every performance and every frame.

Combining elements of audiovisual support and film, Raffles Crew blends the technical and the creative to bring breathtaking shows. 

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CCA Previews ‘26: Raffles Runway 

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By Li Yueyi (26S06B, Chairperson), Tan Yu Tong (26S03E, Vice-Chairperson), Tee Hui Yin Tiffany Lynette (26A01E, Secretary), Aishwariya Nagappan (26S03N, Quartermaster)  

Is Raffles Runway, like, the airport runway? 

No – not exactly! Instead of planes, the only things strutting down our runway are models clad from head-to-toe in stunning looks created by our very own CCA members. 

Here at Raffles Runway, our 12 designers strive towards the highly anticipated Runway Showcase, where our own dazzling masterpieces are modelled by fellow Rafflesians every year, giving Anna Wintour a run for her Met Gala. This journey might sound daunting, but fret not – you need not have sewing experience in order to join us!  

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