by Editor | Sep 4, 2026 | Stories |
Cover Photo: Siegfried Cast with Conductor Lü Shao-chia When Richard Wagner conceived his monumental four-opera cycle Der Ring des Nibelungen, he designed the Bayreuth Festspielhaus to hide the orchestra entirely within a recessed pit, allowing the dramatic action to... 
by Editor | Aug 25, 2026 | Stories |
Cover Photo by Resound Collective / Jack Yam When Resound Collective takes the stage for its 10th Anniversary Gala Concert, it marks a decade of carving out an uncompromising space for chamber music in Singapore. Yet for Chairman Mervin Beng, the ensemble’s defining... 
by Editor | Aug 24, 2026 | Stories |
Every day across Singapore, familiar sounds weave through the rhythms of urban life – the ascending chimes of transit doors on train platforms, the gentle current of the river against historic quays, and the persistent call of the Asian koel echoing through... 
by Editor | Aug 22, 2026 | Stories |
The Band Post concludes its story on the 10th Singapore International Band Festival (SIBF) 2026, organized by the Wind Bands Association (Singapore), celebrating a landmark milestone of cross-border camaraderie and artistic excellence. Spanning three feature stories,... 
by Editor | Aug 19, 2026 | Stories |
For the musicians of Raffles Winds, reaching their Silver Jubilee and 18th edition of CODA is a deeply poignant milestone. Founded in 2001 to provide an artistic home for Raffles Band alumni and friends, the ensemble has evolved into a lifelong anchor. “Reaching... 
by Editor | Aug 16, 2026 | Stories |
The Band Post continues its story on the 10th Singapore International Band Festival (SIBF) 2026, organized by the Wind Bands Association (Singapore), celebrating a landmark milestone of cross-border camaraderie and artistic excellence. Spanning three feature stories,... 
by Editor | Aug 11, 2026 | Stories |
When the lights dim, two generations of musicians gather under the glow of the stage: the members of the Anglo-Chinese School Wind Orchestra (ACSWO), which is the alumni band of the ACJC Concert Band, and the newly appointed Year 1 batch of the ACJC Concert Band. With... 
by Editor | Aug 10, 2026 | Interviews |
When Lau Wen Rong joined the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO), he described the milestone as literally “living the dream” he had envisioned for years. Fast forward through nearly a decade of weekly repertoire, high-stakes performances, and relentless artistic... 
by Editor | Aug 10, 2026 | Stories |
The Band Post looks back at the 10th Singapore International Band Festival (SIBF) 2026, organized by the Wind Bands Association (Singapore), celebrating a landmark milestone of cross-border camaraderie and artistic excellence. Spanning three feature stories, SIBF... 
by Editor | Aug 3, 2026 | Stories |
For decades, Southeast Asian wind ensembles have mastered the canon of Western band literature. At the Thai Wind Composers International Festival 2026 (TWCFest 2026), the focus shifts inward: empowering the region’s artists to compose, perform, and claim their own... 
by Editor | Jul 28, 2026 | Stories |
For wind bands across the globe, the World Music Contest (WMC) in Kerkrade, Netherlands, is the ultimate proving ground. Held every four years, it stands as one of the most prestigious events in the international band movement. In 2017, the Mus’Art Youth Wind... 
by Editor | Jul 27, 2026 | Stories |
When the Alam Shah Wind Orchestra (ASWO) takes the stage at the World Music Contest (WMC) in Kerkrade, Netherlands, this July, they will carry far more than just their instruments. Representing Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah (SAS), one of Malaysia’s premier residential... 
by Editor | Jul 20, 2026 | Stories |
The global clarinet community converged on Songdo Convensia in Incheon, South Korea, this July for ClarinetFest 2026. Marking the first time the International Clarinet Association (ICA) has brought its flagship annual festival to South Korea, the event centered on the... 
by Editor | Jul 16, 2026 | Stories |
From 14-19 May 2026, Yamaha Music (Asia) invited a group of Singapore Band Directors to attend the 55th Japan Band Clinic, which took place in Act City Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture. The Japan Band Clinic is held every May, and is organised by the Japan Band Clinic... 
by Hari | Jun 24, 2026 | Interviews |
An Interview with Dr Nipat Kanchanahud On Rehearsal Philosophy, Listening, Wind Band Education, and Leadership In the world of wind band education, few educators have influenced Southeast Asia as profoundly as Dr Nipat Kanchanahud. As a conductor, educator,... 
by Editor | May 17, 2026 | Stories |
For the Singapore Wind Symphony (SWS), the stage is not just a platform for sound; it is a living canvas for movement, culture, and artistic evolution. In their latest showcase, Resident Conductor Daniel Yiau and Band Chairman Gabriel Song explore the vibrant... 
by Editor | Apr 12, 2026 | Interviews |
A memoir written by Ms Vivien Goh Published with permission from Tan Kim Swee Tan Kim Swee began his career as a primary school teacher and was later recommended to join the Ministry of Education’s Music Department due to his training as a pianist in his early years.... 
by Editor | Mar 27, 2026 | Stories |
What does it take to transform a concert hall into an enchanting masquerade ball? For SMU Symphonia, the answer lies in music, culture, and a whole lot of heart. On Saturday, the ensemble takes the stage at the iconic Victoria Concert Hall for Festiva XIX: Masquerade... 
by Editor | Mar 27, 2026 | Stories |
There is something quietly profound about the way Francis Tan frames the concert he has spent months preparing. As resident conductor of NUS Wind Symphony, Francis has shaped the ensemble’s sound and direction for years, and for this programme, he began with a... 
by Editor | Mar 21, 2026 | Stories |
There is something quietly beautiful about being part of something you know won’t last forever. Ang Jin Wei, trombonist and student conductor of NTU Symphonic Band (NTUSB), has sat with that feeling long enough to understand why this year’s concert is... 