Inspired by his mum – a self taught pianist, and an elder brother who plays the trumpet in the school band, Clive Choo became interested…
Tribute to Lin Ah Leck
Regarded as an exceptional teacher to many, veteran band conductor Mr Lin Ah Leck (林生) passed away on 13 October. It is with heavy hearts,…
Conductors to Watch: Jacintha Tan
Intrigued by the piano at church, Jacintha Tan attended her first piano and music lesson in Kindergarten 1, with the support of her parents. Her…
Conductors to Watch: Jasen How
With an interest in music since young, Jasen How joined the band in Nan Hua Secondary School (now known as Nan Hua High School) where…
Conductors to Watch: Vincent Lee
A cornet player in his school days, Vincent Lee joined the Sembawang Wind Orchestra in Secondary two where he was exposed to more band repertoire…
Conductors to Watch: Yeo Jieyuan
Conductor Yeo Jieyuan first touched music when he joined the Maha Bodhi School Symphonic Band (MBSSB) in primary two, with the persuasion of his mother.…
Conductors to Watch: Joseph Teo
A Euphonium postgraduate of Kunitachi College of Music in Japan, Joseph Teo studied under the tutelage of world renowned Euphonium Professor Toru Miura of the…
Conductors to Watch: Erik Tan
Having picked up the trumpet at age 10, Erik Tan graduated from the Yong Siew Toh (YST) Conservatory of Music with both Bachelor and Master…
Conductors to Watch: Gavilan Neo
Originally a choir member in his primary school days, Gavilan Neo‘s band life began when he joined the Montfort Military Band as a clarinetist under…
Five Questions for SYF 2019 Composer Lee Jinjun
The Band Post speaks to Singaporean composer Lee Jinjun, whose two modular wind band works ‘Festival on Earth’ and ‘Party in Space’ will be the set…