Sri Lanka’s Whyteleafe Academy has won a Silver Recognition award at the Singapore International Choral Festival 2026, earning international recognition for the country’s youth choral music sector.

The academy’s Choir de Whyteleafe represented Sri Lanka in the Mixed Choir Under-19 category at the festival, which featured 73 choirs from 10 countries. The 35-member choir performed a repertoire in both Sinhala and English before an international panel of judges.

The achievement coincides with Whyteleafe Academy’s 15th anniversary.

The choir was directed by the academy’s Founder and Director, Nalaka Swarnathilaka, while Manelka Perera served as Choral Conductor. The team also included vocal coaches Dawushala Lekamwasam and Imesha Thathsarani, pianist Kaumadi Nanayakkara, percussionist Sithmi Wimaladasa, choreographers Sajani Ranatunga and Inara de Silva, and production managers Inoka Sumanasekara and Senuli Ishara Liyana Arachchi.

Commenting on the achievement, Swarnathilaka said the academy’s primary objective was to provide young Sri Lankan singers with international exposure rather than simply compete for awards. He said performing alongside choirs from around the world had given the students valuable artistic, cultural and educational experience.

He added that the Silver Recognition award would serve as an important milestone in the students’ future artistic development.