The Oriental Music Society of Trinity College originated with a humble beginning back in 1986, to stand before us today as one of Trinity's most active and successful student bodies, proud and confident, as it steps into its 24th successful year of service to the College.

The pioneer in laying the strong foundation from which this Society rose up was none other than one of our past principals, Rev. Dr. W.G.Wickramasinghe. It was he who took the momentous decision to introduce oriental music to the school curriculum and to appoint a new teacher; Mr. Upul Edirisinghe to teach the subject. Rev. Wickramasinghe supported the new teacher in every possible way, providing a permanent building to house the Oriental Music Section of the School, and also taking the necessary steps to supply many valuable musical instruments.

The newly conceived society quickly rose to an important position in school activities. This was largely due to the ability, enthusiasm and dedication of the music master. This growing success resulted in a large number of students opting to study oriental music as their aesthetic subject and also showing great eagerness to join the Oriental Music Society. The first president was Master Suranjaya Darmadasa. Master Niluka Amarasinghe was the first Vice President.

The Achievements
I. In 1987, we won the first place in the All Island Music & Drama Competition. In 1990, the group song composed under the theme "Motherland", won the first place in the All Island Music & Drama Competition.

II. In 1992 the Oriental Music Society achieved first place in a classical music competition named "Guru Gedhara". In the same year, Hiranya Somarathne of The Oriental Music Society participated in the Cleveland International Music and Dance Competition held in the United Kingdom, and was able to achieve the third place in the flocking category. In 1994, 1996, 1999 and 2004 we won the first place in The All Island Music & Drama Competition.

III. In the year 2001, C.B.Illangasinghe who was the president of the Society in 1998, won the first place in the All Island Music and Drama Competition in playing the flute. In the same year we were runners-up in the Classical Duet and Classical Orchestra in the same competition.

IV. In 2003, we also recorded our victory with the song composed on the theme "War and Peace". In the same year D.B.Ramanayake who was the Vice President of the Society in the year 2005 and also a member of the All Island Singing Group in 1999, was able to win the third place in the All Island Music and Drama Competition playing the lead guitar.

V. M.R.M. Rifaz was able to win the first place in The All Island Music and Drama Competition in 2005 playing the flute. VI. In 2006, our singing group was able to achieve the first place in the All Island Music and Drama Competition on the theme "Motherland".

These songs were lyrics and music was composed by Mr. Upul Edirisinghe. The Oriental Music Society owes its gratitude to the founder Rev.W.G.Wickramasinghe, without whom this Society would not have seen the light of day. We also pledge our gratitude to the former principals Lt. Col. Leonard Alwis, Dr.R.G.Breckenridge, Mr. R.Gilbert and also our present Principal Brig.

Udaya Aryarathne and His Lordship the Bishop of Kurunegala Rev. Kumara Ilangasinghe, who stood for the advancement of this Society. The Oriental Music Society cannot forget Vice Principal Mr. Hiran Kannangara, Vice Principal Mr Jayawardane, Vice Principal Mr. E.J.Canagasabey, Mr. Mohan Samarakoon and the staff of Trinity College who contributed to the progress of this Society.

The Society's due regards go to the student members and their parents who contributed to uplift this Society. Finally we wish the Oriental Music Society of Trinity College a proud and bright future with the blessings of God Almighty.