Dash attributes his musical abilities to singing in the Cathedral choir as a chorister. “I learned invaluable lessons through the leadership opportunities that were granted to me, including being Head Chorister in Middle School and then Music Captain,” he said.
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What was your favourite memory of the School?
The musicals. I joined in Year 6 and loved them immediately. I participated in the brilliant Junior School musical, playing the detective in an appropriation of the Goldilocks story. I adored the energy and the welcoming vibes.
How has your role as a chorister allowed you to expand your musical experiences?
I attribute a lot of my musical abilities to my experience singing in the Cathedral choir as a chorister. In my first year as a chorister, I went on the UK Music Tour. Everyone was so much older and they were so inspiring to me. We were singing and performing, there were cello players and rock bands … I just thought, “These people are my idols!” In 2023, I was on the Italy Tour (my third tour) as a senior student and realised I had come full circle.
“I feel honoured that the School had such highly developed and student-focused environmental, enterprise and innovation programmes.”
How do you think St Andrew’s Cathedral School has shaped you?
I learned invaluable lessons through the leadership opportunities that were granted to me, including being Head Chorister in Middle School and then Music Captain. I learned about leadership through humility; learning to lead as a friend of these immensely talented children.
You also have a passion for the environment…
Yes. One of my favourite experiences was a personal project where I made a sandwich from scratch. I harvested my own wheat and ground it into flour, I milked a cow to turn into cheese, I collected sea water and evaporated it into sea salt. It gave me a great understanding of the cultural supply chain, and I feel honoured that the School had such highly developed and student-focused environmental, enterprise and innovation programmes, which supported me to explore all my interests.
What is next for you?
I am interested in so many things, but possibly a double degree, Engineering and Arts, reflecting my favourite subjects of mathematics and Chinese. But music and drama will always play a big part in my life.