by Editor | Dec 20, 2021 | Featured |
The unexpected COVID-19 has deeply affected many performing arts groups across the globe. Similarly, back home, the pandemic has affected the plans of Singapore Wind Symphony and its musicians in the past two years. “In 2021, the SWS had plans to re-establish... 
by Editor | Mar 14, 2019 | Featured |
Organized by Singapore Wind Symphony, Comworks 2019 is a revival of the series that was originally initiated in 2001 as part of its community efforts. “For younger audience who are unaware of Comworks, the main objective is to create a platform for sharing and... 
by Editor | Jul 16, 2017 | Featured |
Singapore! A Musical Celebration (SAMC) enters its 6th installation this year with a non intermission concert tonight at the Esplanade. Joining the Singapore Wind Symphony (SWS) on stage is local heartthrob Nathan Hartono, who became Sing! China runner up last season.... 
by Editor | Jan 21, 2017 | Featured |
Opening Singapore Wind Symphony’s program for 2017 is “Fellini”, a concert presented by renowned composer and conductor Johan de Meij! In a carefully crafted program by Johan and resident conductor Adrian Tan, the concert will feature recent music by... 
by Editor | Apr 22, 2016 | Interviews |
Award-winning Clarinetist John Bruce Yeh from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra is in Singapore to work with the Singapore Wind Symphony (SWS) for the concert this coming Sunday. The Band Post spoke to him at the rehearsal yesterday about his stay so far, his thoughts... 
by Editor | Apr 19, 2016 | Featured |
Making his debut with the Singapore Wind Symphony, Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s GRAMMY® Award-winning clarinetist John Bruce Yeh will be in Singapore on 21 April to rehearse with the band for the concert this coming Sunday. John was appointed solo bass clarinet... 
by Editor | Aug 4, 2015 | Featured |
The SWS Young Composers Challenge 2015, initiated by Singapore Wind Symphony (SWS) to encourage young composers below the age of 25 to compose for wind bands, recently announced its winners on 31 July in a Facebook page announcement. The inaugural edition saw 15 out... 
by Editor | May 23, 2015 | Featured |
Organised by the Singapore Wind Symphony (SWS), and with the support of the National Arts Council (NAC) through the NAC Major Grant, the SWS Young Composers Challenge 2015 is a platform for emerging composers below the age of 24 to write a ‘March’ for... 
by Editor | Jan 16, 2015 | Interviews |
In 2014, it was announced that the Singapore Wind Symphony (SWS) would join the list of recipients for the National Arts Council Major Grant, which supports the professional and artistic development of arts organizations to be hallmarks of artistic excellence in... 
by Editor | Jan 6, 2015 | Featured |
It’s 2015, and another great year for our young local composers as Jinjun Lee’s original work, ‘What Does the Future Hold?’, was selected as the winning composition of the 2014 World Projects Composition Contest. “I received the email in...