RC DEVELOPMENT • 書院發展 2022 UMAGAZINE 25 • 澳大新語 64 International Musicians in Residence The college receives renowned composers, performers, and ensembles to present and perform, and hold master classes, informal discussions, and workshops. These visitors engage in short-term residencies which culminate in performances, exhibitions, and new works. In recent years, Supernumerary Fellow Dr Patricia Thompson has effectively involved both students and faculty members. Choral Groups in Residence The college has had the privilege of hosting a rich tradition of choral music, from chapel choirs to ensembles specialising in other genres from collegiate Christ Church Cathedral Choir, Oxford; and Cambridge, UK. On 10 December 2015, the college was delighted to host an open rehearsal by the Choir of Gonville and Caius College, University of Cambridge, in College Hall to a capacity audience. Students and faculty colleagues from across UM greatly enjoyed experiencing the musical processes by which a world-class choir is produced. In 2017, Clare College Choir University of Cambridge held an informal open rehearsal to a capacity audience in College Hall. The Choir’s Director of Music, Graham Ross, led the group through choral works by English composers Ralph Vaughan Williams and John Rutter. Music Direction Through an environment of collaboration and creation, MCM College students continue to share their passion for music and culturally interact and engage with the Macao community during special festivities. Apart from recitals and performances, our students are trained to be music teachers by guiding their peers in their pursuit of musical knowledge and offering music appreciation sharing workshops, further enriching the college’s music and cultural environment. High Table College Master Prof Kit Thompson and Supernumerary Fellow Dr Patricia Thompson receive distinguished guests, fellows and first-year students to a magnificent Commencement High Table: a black-tie event where members of the college and guests don academic robes and undergrads choose sub-fusc or evening dress. Our College Hall creates a most charming setting and atmosphere – one that is conducive to concentration and ideal for the exchange of views and insights as well as suave musical performances. Writers and Poets: The Script Road The college has hosted several literary workshops over the years featuring some internationally acclaimed writers such as 2012 Pulitzer Prize winner Adam Johnson, Scotsman Graeme Macrae Burnet, Irish writer Marita Conlon-McKenna, and Asian American writer Leslie Chang. English and Portuguese Language Enhancement Activities MCM College is dedicated to developing kinesthetic learning, where students benefit from learning through games and interactive activities. Regular participants of the English-in-Action series support each other, make decisions together and learn from one another. Popular games such as Jeopardy and Quiz Night involve all aspects of language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. ‘A Mesa Portuguesa’ provided informal opportunities 文學研討會 Literary workshops 訓練體育能力 Sporting prowess
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