for SA and piano The Monkey Within Us draws on the Southeast Asian mythology of monkeys as wise creatures, whose cleverness is often mistaken for mischief. Setting a compelling text by Joey Gianan Vargas that is based on the fable of The Monkey and the Crocodile, this energetic piece is strikingly imaginative, yet entirely approachable. Wong combines singing, body percussion, and rhythmic spoken word to bring the drama of the narrative to life in an engaging, theatrical burst of choral colour.
Dr. Tracy Wong is a Malaysian-Canadian choral conductor, music educator, composer, vocalist, and pianist, passionate about helping choral leaders and educators to provide unique experiences for their singers and students. Tracy holds a Doctor in Musical Arts and Master in Music Performance (Choral Conducting) from the University of Toronto, and has received numerous prizes for her conducting and teaching. She advocates for repertoire-based music education, and her choral works support the development of vocal technique, musicianship skills, and artistry. Her music reflects the blend of different lived experiences, languages, and musical elements that influence her compositional writing. Tracy continues to actively collaborate with choral organizations in North America and internationally on conducting events, competition adjudications, workshops/clinics, commissioned projects, and residences, including as the Composer-in-residence of the Canadian Chamber Choir and Toronto Mendelssohn Choir.
