by Hari | Sep 14, 2023 | Composers, Interviews |
Jan Van der Roost studied at the Lemmens Institute in Leuven and the Conservatories of Ghent and Antwerp. He is an honorary teacher at the Lemmens Institute in Leuven and honorary conductor of the orchestra of this institution. He is currently a guest lecturer at the... 
by Editor | Sep 10, 2023 | Interviews |
Originally working in a different industry, Patrick Neo left his job as an accounting professional to become a full-time band conductor. “When I started to pursue my Degree in Accountancy, I found myself teaching as a Junior Band Instructor and Wodwind... 
by Shiqi | Sep 8, 2023 | Interviews |
Ian Bousfield is one of the most influential and successful trombonists of our time. From a very early age, he played in English style brass bands to the highest level, something that instilled an incredibly highly developed sense of ensemble playing which was to... 
by Claudia | Aug 20, 2023 | Interviews |
Clarinettist and clarinet designer Julian Bliss excels as a concerto soloist, chamber musician, jazz artist, masterclass leader and tireless musical explorer. As a soloist, he has appeared with a wide range of international orchestras, including the Auckland... 
by Editor | May 26, 2023 | Interviews |
Since the beginning of her career, Norwegian trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth has championed the trumpet repertoire amongst audiences on all six continents, meriting the highest critical praise for her soulful, lyrical sound and collaborative approach to music-making. An... 
by Editor | May 2, 2023 | Interviews |
Currently serving as President of the Band Directors’ Association (Singapore), Jovan Neo is an avid music lover, whose passion for conducting started when he was a Euphonium player in his secondary school, playing under the guidance of Mr Ng Eng Kee. “I quickly... 
by Cherlyn | May 1, 2023 | Interviews |
Joachim Lim is as comfortable playing timpani in Mahler as he is drumming in a rock band. Armed with wide musical knowledge and versatility, he “performs with a razor-sharp edge” (The Straits Times) and has experience in various orchestras and ensembles, including the... 
by Editor | Apr 21, 2023 | Interviews |
Bertram Wee is a Singaporean composer-pianist who is active in the field of contemporary concert music both as performer and writer-of-notes. His recent music deals with violence, sonic palpability, and the notion of externalizing corporeality through the medium of... 
by Kyla Kwan | Mar 12, 2023 | Interviews |
Praised by Musical America for the “depth and sincerity of his musicality”, Kahchun Wong will assume the role of Chief Conductor of the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra from 2023/24, building upon the deep musical bond forged with players during his time as Principal... 
by Mandy | Feb 26, 2023 | Interviews |
Dr Leonard Tan, a well-established conductor both locally and overseas, will be conducting Singapore Symphony Orchestra for the upcoming SSO Demonstration Concert for School Bands on 7 March, for the third time! Having conducted multiple bands of varying aptitudes,...