Coda

As an alumni choir takes to the world stage, their journey raises questions about competition and growth. For six months, 42 nonprofessional singers gather weekly to indulge in their passion for music. They are Victoria Chorale, an alumni choir led by conductor Nelson Kwei since its inception in 1988. After an 18-year hiatus, Kwei is preparing them for the world stage again, but the thrill of competing soon meets the stress of gruelling practice. CODA chronicles the choir’s journey from a small room to their rapturous climactic performance in Tokyo. Simmering in the background are mixed emotions that prompt conversations about competition – what if they pursue growth at their own pace without the pressure of winning as validation? Amid tears and jubilation, the fate of Victoria Chorale begins to appear tenuous.