AUGUST - NOVEMBER 2026
Come with us onto our next stage...
A new season awaits at YST! This season, we are delighted to welcome audiences to the YST Cube, our newest performance space. Designed as a flexible, contemporary space for experimentation, collaboration and new artistic experiences, it joins YST’s existing line-up of distinctive venues that bring music to life across campus.
From the return of YST Visiting Ensemble-in-Residence Boston Brass, to the 2026 edition of our Performers(‘) Present international artistic research symposium, Orchestral Institute concerts and more, we invite you to join us for the rest of the year as we celebrate the musical spirit that define our community—and as YST embarks on its next stage.
“YST nurtures not only eminent musicians, but also excellent leaders and entrepreneurs. It hones artistry, engages the community through music, and equips musicians with diverse capabilities for a rapidly-evolving 21st century.”
ZHANG HEYANG, LIANHE ZAOBAO
Inspirational life-affirming music-making is at the heart of the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (YST) at the National University of Singapore.
Founded in 2003, YST has established a reputation as Asia’s most exciting international conservatory, nurturing a new generation of musical leaders in performance, composition, production, and community engagement. Across their diverse stories, they share a common home: the close-knit YST community with its internationally diverse student body, world-class faculty, and warm connections with alumni and the industry.
20 years ago, we began our journey with the Bachelor of Music (BMus) programme as our core educational focus. Since then, our educational offering has expanded substantially to include graduate, continuing education, and young artist programmes, as well as course offerings for NUS undergraduates at large. Further, we engage the public in music through our extensive concert programming, community engagement initiatives, and the work of our Centre for Music and Health.
Orchestral Institute
There’s Something
Majors & Ensembles
OpusNovus
Contemporary Music Ensemble
What’s for Lunch?
Soundbites
Select Mondays*, 12:15pm
YST Recording Studio, Free^
Wednesday Noon Recital
Select Wednesdays*, 12:10pm
YST Concert Hall, Free^
Our Soundbites series offers YST students the opportunity to programme their own concerts and showcase their unique musical expertise.
Our Wednesday Noon Recital series presents YST students with a platform to perform before their peers and the general public—featuring a variety of solo and ensemble performances across different instrument majors.
*Refer to ystmusic.nus.edu.sg for latest dates and venues. ^No booking required.
Redefining Arts on Campus
This is your invitation to discover and experience arts at NUS.
NUS Arts for All opens the door to arts experiences across campus, connecting students to opportunities to pursue their artistic passions alongside their academic studies.
Students get to participate through the pioneering performing arts groups under the framework— NUS Symphony Orchestra, NUS Wind Symphony, NUS Chinese Orchestra and NUS Chinese Dance integrating conservatory-level music training and their broader interdisciplinary academic pursuits, with credits stacking toward a Minor or Second Major in Performing Arts.
Find an Arts for All experience that inspires you and discover the plethora of student talent on campus:
NUS Symphony Orchestra
NUS Chinese Orchestra
NUS Chamber Singers
NUS Chinese Dance
NUS Wind Symphony x Kasetsart University Winds
31 Oct (Sat), 7pm
1 Nov (Sun), 7pm
4 Nov (Wed), 7:30pm
7 Nov (Sat), 12pm
7 Nov (Sat), 5pm
Venue TBC
University Cultural Centre
YST Concert Hall
NUS UTown Dance Studio
University Cultural Centre
Season Highlights
Boston Brass & Friends: Return to Singapore
25 Aug (Tue), 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $26
Ones to Watch
Orchestral Institute:
Echoes Beyond
5 Sep (Sat), 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $26
Cellissimo
16 Oct (Fri), 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $26
Asia-Pacific Improvisers Symposium 2026: Uncharted
20 & 21 Oct, All Day
Various Venues, Registration Varies by Event
Performers(’) Present 2026: Interweaving
22–25 Oct, All Day
Various Venues, Registration Varies by Event
All information is correct at the time of print. Visit ystmusic.nus.edu.sg for the latest updates.
Performers(’) Present 2026: Interweaving Orchestral Institute:
Last Words
24 Oct (Sat), 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $26
OpusNovus
6 Nov (Fri), 7:30pm YST Cube, Free
De Falla 150/ Shostakovich 120
9 Nov (Mon), 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $26
Orchestral Institute: Passage!
13 Nov (Fri), 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $26
YST Voice Department Presents A Celebration of Bel Canto
6 Oct–14 Nov, All Day Various Venues, Free
Boston Brass & Friends: Return to Singapore
25 Aug (Tue), 7:30pm | YST Concert Hall | $26
Boston Brass returns to Singapore—bringing their signature blend of bold programming, brilliant musicianshig and boisterous fun. Sharing the stage with YST faculty and students, the ensemble takes audiences on a musical journey from Renaissance masterworks to contemporary brass repertoire, featuring large brass ensemble, Latin American influences, and collaborative performances.
As YST’s Visiting Ensemble-in-Residence, Boston Brass’s annual residency extends beyond the concert hall through chamber and instrumental masterclasses, performances and mentorship. Driven by a longstanding commitment to advancing brass education, the ensemble continues to inspire YST students through artistic exchange while delighting audiences year after year.
Boston Brass is a Yamaha Performing Group and performs exclusively on Yamaha instruments. Boston Brass plays mouthpieces by Picket Brass.
Don’t miss Boston Brass’ other events at YST:
Boston Brass Chamber Masterclass
26 Aug (Wed), 7.30pm | YST Concert Hall | Free
Boston Brass Instrumental Masterclasses
27 Aug (Thu), 7.30pm | Various Venues | Free
Ones to Watch Orchestral Institute: Echoes Beyond
5 Sep (Sat), 7:30pm | YST Concert Hall | $26
“To me the meanest flower that blows can give Thoughts that do often lie too deep for tears.”
— William Wordsworth, from Ode: Intimations of Immortality
The most enduring echoes are not those we hear, but those we carry with us. In Echoes Beyond, the YST Orchestral Institute presents a programme of searching, transformation and renewal, reflecting on the enduring impact of a life well lived.
The evening opens with Charles Ives’ The Unanswered Question, a ‘cosmic landscape’ of humanity’s eternal search for meaning, followed by Richard Strauss’ Death and Transfiguration—a richly imagined depiction of an artist’s final moments, from earthly struggle towards transcendence and fulfilment.
We are then joined by YST Head of Piano Studies Professor Albert Tiu and Cello Faculty Professor Qin Li-Wei in two contrasting reflections on memory and place: Harry Sdraulig’s Fantasia on Waltzing Matilda, an imaginative reworking of Australia’s beloved bush ballad, and Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Spring Waters, a vocal romance capturing spring’s triumphant arrival.
The evening culminates in Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, one of his most celebrated and demanding works, performed by YST Concerto Competition 2026 Prizewinner Jiang Qifan (BMus3)
Echoes Beyond honours the memory of longtime YST benefactor
Mr Tan Kah Tee, whose generosity transformed the educational journeys of countless YST students through his support of the Conservatory’s artistic and educational mission. His legacy lives on through the music, the students and the community he so deeply believed in.
Supported by the Shaw Foundation Ones to Watch series.
YST ORCHESTRAL INSTITUTE WITH JASON LAI, CONDUCTOR AND QIN-LI WEI, CELLO ALBERT TIU, PIANO JIANG QIFAN (BMus3), PIANO
CHARLES IVES
The Unanswered Question, S.50
RICHARD STRAUSS
Death and Transfiguration, Op. 24
HARRY SDRAULIG
Fantasia on Waltzing Matilda
SERGEI RACHMANINOFF
Spring Waters, Op. 14, No. 11
Piano Concerto No. 3 in D minor, Op. 30
Caspar David Friedrich’s Wanderer above the Sea of Fog (1818)
Cellissimo
16 Oct (Fri), 7:30pm | YST Concert Hall | $26
Join the YST Cello Studio for an evening celebrating the rich depth and expressiveness of the cello. Featuring guest cellist Wen-Sinn Yang and YST Cello faculty Professor Qin Li-Wei alongside YST’s talented student cellists, this edition of Cellissimo invites you to experience a specially curated programme—featuring varying chamber configurations to intimate dialogues and collective sonorities— as different generations of cellists come together on stage.
Reflecting the collaborative spirit of the Conservatory, look forward to an evening that celebrates the artistry, technical mastery and shared musicianship that define our community.
Asia-Pacific Improvisers Symposium 2026: Uncharted
20 & 21 Oct, All Day | Various Venues
Registration Varies by Event
The Asia-Pacific Improvisers Symposium returns to YST, bringing together artists, educators, researchers and students from across the region for two days of performances, conversations and musical exchange.
Building on its inaugural edition in 2025, the symposium explores improvisation as both an artistic practice and a powerful medium for learning, collaboration and cultural connection. Through concerts, showcases and discussions, audiences are invited to discover how improvisation continues to evolve across diverse musical traditions, contemporary practices and new technologies throughout the Asia-Pacific.
Highlights include key performances by Richard Barrett, Weird Aftertaste, Jeonghyeon Joo, Jiyun Song, and Jisu Han, a forum discussion on Improvisation Methods and Practices in Southeast Asia, as well as a roundtable on Improvisation in Higher Music Education, offering fresh perspectives on improvisation’s role in performance, education and artistic practice.
Performers(’) Present 2026: Interweaving
22–25 Oct, All Day | Various Venues | Registration Varies by Event
The Performers(‘) Present international artistic research symposium returns to YST with its 2026 edition, Interweaving, bringing together performers, researchers, educators, composers and artists from around the world for four days of performances, dialogue and artistic exchange.
Inspired by the act of weaving as a metaphor for connection and creative possibility, Interweaving explores the relationships between Southeast Asian and Western artistic traditions; the intersections of research and performance; the role of music in wellbeing and community; and the evolving dialogue between human creativity and artificial intelligence.
The symposium features keynote presentations by Joseph N. Straus, Vanessa Tomlinson, and Piyawat Louilarpprasert, alongside performances and artistic contributions by internationally acclaimed composer Dai Fujikura, Mivos Quartet, and other distinguished guest artists.
Concert highlights include the Opening Concert: Living Threads; Mivos Quartet: Celebrating Reich at 90; and Last Words with the YST Orchestral Institute, curated by Joseph N. Straus—featuring a programme of works by Aaron Copland, Ruth Crawford Seeger, and Alban Berg.
Through concerts, keynote presentations, plenary sessions, panel discussions and artistic presentations, Interweaving celebrates the many ways music, research and creative practice intersect— fostering new perspectives, meaningful collaborations and conversations that transcend disciplines, cultures and traditions.
Performers(’) Present 2026: Interweaving
Orchestral Institute: Last Words
24 Oct (Sat), 7:30pm | YST Concert Hall | $26
What does an artist leave behind? A final work is rarely just an ending; it can be a summation, a question, or the beginning of another conversation. In this evening, we explore how artistic voices become interwoven across time, as composers’ final reflections continue to speak long after they were first heard.
Aaron Copland’s Night Thoughts, one of the composer’s final works, opens the evening in a world of introspection and quiet contemplation in homage to fellow American composer Charles Ives. This follows with Ruth Crawford Seeger’s Suite for Woodwind Quintet, her penultimate composition before her death, revealing the inventive spirit of one of America’s most original modernist voices. At the heart of the programme is Alban Berg’s Violin Concerto, his final completed orchestral work, written in memory of Manon Gropius and dedicated to “the memory of an angel”—a work that transforms grief into profound beauty.
Presented by the YST Orchestral Institute under the baton of Principal Conductor Jason Lai, and featuring YST Head of Strings Professor Qian Zhou on violin, Associate Professor Ning An on piano, guest musicians Gaolat Quintet and narrator Joseph N. Straus, Last Words offers a rare opportunity to experience these deeply personal final statements in one single evening.
Presented as part of Performers(‘) Present 2026: Interweaving.
YST ORCHESTRAL INSTITUTE WITH JASON LAI, CONDUCTOR AND JOSEPH N STRAUS, NARRATOR
QIAN ZHOU, VIOLIN NING AN, PIANO GAOLAT QUINTET
AARON COPLAND Night Thoughts (Homage to Ives)
RUTH CRAWFORD SEEGER Suite for Woodwind Quintet
ALBAN BERG Violin Concerto
OpusNovus
6 Nov (Fri), 7:30pm | YST Cube | Free
Committed to presenting groundbreaking repertoire from the 20th and 21st centuries, YST contemporary music ensemble OpusNovus empowers young musicians to explore and engage with the evolving language of contemporary music through performance, collaboration, and experimentation.
The ensemble performs works by leading international composers and actively champions Southeast Asian voices. They have shared the stage with acclaimed groups such as the London Sinfonietta and Ensemble Phoenix Basel, and collaborated with guest conductors like Steven Schick and Jürg Henneberger.
The ensemble toured Australia for the first time in 2023 and recently made its China debut in October 2025 at the Shenzhen Belt & Road International Music Festival. Through bold programming and fearless performances, OpusNovus continues to shape a distinctive voice for new music in Singapore and beyond.
De Falla 150/Shostakovich 120
9 Nov (Mon), 7:30pm | YST Concert Hall | $26
2026 marks the 150th and 120th birth anniversaries of Manuel de Falla and Dmitri Shostakovich respectively. This concert brings together the YST community in a blockbuster celebration of two of the twentieth century’s most distinctive musical voices, through landmark chamber works that continue to shape chamber music repertoire today.
Featuring YST Head of Strings Professor Qian Zhou (violin) and Head of Piano Studies
Professor Albert Tiu (piano), alongside YST faculty, students and alumni, the programme includes Falla’s Suite Populaire Espagnole, Shostakovich’s Piano Quintet, and more works that showcase the striking contrasts, expressive depth and enduring influence of these two composers.
Orchestral Institute: Passage!
13 Nov (Fri), 7:30pm | YST Concert Hall | $26
A passage can be many things: a journey from one place to another, the passing of time, a musical phrase, or the movement of the body. This unique collaboration expands the traditional orchestral concert by exploring the connections between music, gesture and dance, revealing new dimensions of two iconic masterpieces.
Stravinsky’s Divertimento from Le Baiser de la Fée (The Fairy’s Kiss) lies at the heart of this exploration. Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ice Maiden and conceived as a tribute to Tchaikovsky, it transforms melodies from the earlier composer’s songs and piano works into a vivid new musical language, crossing boundaries between past and present, memory and imagination. Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 offers a complementary journey, its emotional intensity and remarkable craftsmanship providing fertile ground for fresh exploration through movement and gesture.
Working alongside the creative team, the YST Orchestral Institute musicians become active participants in this artistic process, discovering how movement can deepen musical expression and enrich orchestral storytelling.
Under the direction of Lien Boon Hua, with creative collaborators choreographer Sudhee Liao and YST faculty Jonathan Shin and Professor Karst de Jong, Passage! invites the audience to experience the orchestra as a living, expressive ensemble, where music, movement and storytelling become one.
YST ORCHESTRAL INSTITUTE WITH LIEN BOON HUA, CONDUCTOR AND SUDHEE LIAO, CHOREOGRAPHER
JONATHAN SHIN, COLLABORATOR
KARST DE JONG, COLLABORATOR
IGOR STRAVINSKY
Divertimento, from Le baiser de la fée
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K.550
YST Voice
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A Celebration of Bel Canto
The YST Voice Department presents a semester-long celebration of bel canto (“beautiful singing”), exploring the artistry and enduring legacy of this defining vocal tradition.
Through performances and our Voice Discovery Series, we will present music from composers who are credited with the birth of the Bel Canto style of singing, all the way through to modern composers whose works are still influenced by the concepts inherent in it.
Liederabend: The Beginnings of Bel Canto
6 Oct (Tue), 7:30pm YST Recital Studio | Free
Voice Discovery: Bel Canto Style & Its Influences on Vocal Music Traditions
11 Nov (Wed), 7:30pm
YST Recital Studio | Free
Cantiamo: Sing Beautifully –A Celebration of the Masters of Bel Canto
14 Nov (Sat), 7:30pm YST Concert Hall | Free
Join us as we continue our Liederabend series where we will present works of the founders of this ‘new’ style of singing in a less formal setting.
In our Voice Discovery presentation, we will explore the many meanings of the term bel canto, touching on musical style, genre and pedagogy with musical examples and an informative discussion led by our student singers.
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Calendar of Events
Joshua Batty Flute Masterclass Tue, 7:30pm
YST Recital Studio, Free
Wednesday Noon Recital:
First Year Creative Project
Wed, 12:10pm YST Concert Hall, Free
Yung-Chiao Wei & Friends
Double Bass Recital
Wed, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, Free
Soundbites
Mon, 12:15pm
YST Recording Studio, Free
Wednesday Noon Recital
Wed, 12:10pm YST Concert Hall, Free
Ilan Morgenstern
Low Brass Masterclass
Thu, 7:30pm
YST Ensemble Room 2, Free
Soundbites Mon, 12:15pm YST Recording Studio, Free
Boston Brass & Friends: Return to Singapore Tue, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $26
Boston Brass Chamber Masterclass Wed, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, Free
Boston Brass Instrumental Masterclasses Thu, 7:30pm Various Venues, Free
Soundbites Mon, 12:15pm YST Recording Studio, Free
Morgenstern
Joshua Batty
Alumni Series: Forget Me Not Tue, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $15
Ones to Watch Orchestral Institute: Echoes Beyond Sat, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $26
Soundbites: OpusNovus Mon, 12:15pm YST Recording Studio, Free
Wednesday Noon Recital Wed, 12:10pm YST Concert Hall, Free
Soundbites Mon, 12:15pm YST Recording Studio, Free
T’ang Quartet: Shadows of a Regime Tue, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $20
Wednesday Noon Recital Wed, 12:10pm YST Concert Hall, Free
Soundbites: Composition Mon, 12:15pm YST Recording Studio, Free
June Hahn Percussion Masterclass Tue, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, Free
June Hahn Percussion Recital Wed, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $20
T’ang Quartet: Shadows of a Regime
OpusNovus Fri, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, Free
Liederabend: The Beginnings of Bel Canto Tue, 7:30pm
Recital Studio, Free
Mirrors: A Fortepiano Recital by Churen Li Fri, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $15
Soundbites
12:15pm
Recording Studio, Free
Wen-Sinn Yang Cello Masterclass Tue, 7:30pm YST Recital Studio, Free
Wednesday Noon Recital Wed, 12:10pm
Concert Hall, Free
Cellissimo
7:30pm
Concert Hall, $26
Wolfgang Emanuel Schmidt Cello Masterclass Mon, 7:30pm YST Ensemble Room 2, Free
Asia-Pacific Improvisers
Symposium 2026: Uncharted (Day 1)
Tue, All Day
Various Venues
Registration Varies by Event
Asia-Pacific Improvisers Symposium 2026: Uncharted (Day 2)
Wed, All Day
Various Venues
Registration Varies by Event
Performers(‘) Present 2026: Interweaving (Day 1)
Thu, All Day
Various Venues
Registration Varies by Event
Performers(‘) Present 2026: Interweaving (Day 2)
Fri, All Day
Various Venues
Registration Varies by Event
Performers(‘) Present 2026: Interweaving (Day 3)
Sat, All Day
Various Venues
Registration Varies by Event
Performers(‘) Present 2026
Orchestral Institute: Last Words Sat, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $26
Performers(‘) Present 2026: Interweaving (Day 4)
Sun, All Day
Various Venues
Registration Varies by Event
NUS Symphony Orchestra Sat, 7pm Venue TBC
Churen Li
NUS Chinese Orchestra Sun, 7pm University Cultural Centre
Johanna Rusanen Voice Masterclass Tue, 7:30pm YST Ensemble Room 2, Free 3
Wednesday Noon Recital Wed, 12:10pm YST Concert Hall, Free 4
NUS Chamber Singers Wed, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, Free
Primarily Piano Thu, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, Free 5
OpusNovus Fri, 7:30pm YST Cube, Free 6
NUS Chinese Dance Sat, 12pm NUS UTown Dance Studio 7
NUS Wind Symphony x Kasetsart University Winds Sat, 5pm University Cultural Centre
Bass Line Sat, 7:30pm YST Cube, Free 7
De Falla 150/Shostakovich 120 Mon, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $26 9
Orchestre de Paris Masterclasses Tue, 7:30pm Various Venues, Free
Voice Discovery: Bel Canto Style & Its Influences on Vocal Music Traditions Wed, 7:30pm YST Recital Studio, Free 11
Moni Simeonov Violin Masterclass Thu, 7:30pm YST Recital Studio, Free 12
Orchestral Institute: Passage! Fri, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $26 13
Cantiamo: Sing Beautifully –A Celebration of the Masters of Bel Canto Sat, 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, Free 14
Johanna Rusanen
NUS Chamber Singers
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General Admission
Concessions – 25% off
For senior citizens and full-time students outside of NUS, with a valid concession pass.
NUS Students & Staff – 50% off NUS Alumni – 25% off
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Free Events
No booking is required for free events unless otherwise stated. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For everyone’s safety, admission will close once the venue reaches full capacity.
Group Bookings
We welcome group bookings for schools, corporations, and groups of more than 10 people.
To arrange a group booking, please contact muscomms@nus.edu.sg
Plan Your Visit
Getting Here
Address
3 Conservatory Drive, Singapore 117376
Parking
NUS Carpark 3, at the basement of YST Conservatory.
Nearest MRT Stations Clementi (EW23), Kent Ridge (CC24) and King Albert Park (DT6)
Bus Services
• From Clementi Interchange: 96
• From Kent Ridge MRT: NUS Shuttle Bus D2, K, BTC
• From King Albert Park MRT: 151
By Foot
10-minute walk from NUS University Town
Admission
On-Campus Dining
NUS University Town Select outlets open until 9pm, Mon–Sun
One@KentRidge Select outlets open until 9pm, Mon–Sun
Out of respect for other event-goers, late admission will only be allowed at suitable intervals between pieces. No children under the age of 6 will be allowed admission to our events, with the exception of children’s concerts. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue.
No refunds, exchanges, or cancellations will be accepted for inability to attend, change of plans, or failure to show up on the day of the event.
Accessibility
YST offers step-free access from the street to all venues within the building. Accessible seating arrangements can be made for patrons with access needs. If you require more information about our facilities or wish to book accessible seats, please contact muscomms@nus.edu.sg.
Support Us
A conservatory can refer to a space dedicated to the care and growth of fresh buds, as well as a school specialised in the fine arts.
At YST, we take both meanings to heart in our mission of nurturing students to challenge, explore and grow as the musical leaders of tomorrow.
Gifts from our donors enable us to provide our students a truly exceptional artistic education, and create vibrant platforms for the community to engage with music.
Donations to YST are matched by the Singapore government, and eligible for a 2.5x tax deduction (for Singapore tax residents). In addition, YST donors receive the following benefits:
Dean’s Circle
Lifetime Ambassador – S$50,000 and above
• Lifetime recognition on Conservatory publications and website
• Lifetime invitation to key concerts and Dean’s Circle receptions
• Complimentary parking (NUS Carpark 3) when attending YST events, upon request
Annual Member – S$2,000 and above annually
• Recognition on Conservatory publications and website for the year
• Invitation to key concerts and Dean’s Circle receptions for the year
• Complimentary parking (NUS Carpark 3) when attending YST events, upon request
YST Friends
S$200 and above annually
• Recognition on Conservatory website for the year
We hope you will consider donating to support the work we do at YST.
Learn more and make a gift at bit.ly/givetoyst
For further enquiries about donation methods, legacy gifts or other questions, please write to us at musgiving@nus.edu.sg – we would be happy to talk further!
Our Supporters
We are deeply grateful to our benefactors, whose donations enables a range of opportunities at YST including tuition and bursary support, prizes and career development funding, community outreach, and visiting artist collaborations.
With their generosity and trust, we are able to advance our mission of educating the next generation of musical leaders, engaging the community through music, and being a hub for musical enthusiasm and excellence in Singapore and the world.
Our Benefactors
Ministry of Education
For their support in the establishment of a conservatory of music in Singapore
Yong Loo Lin Trust
Yong Siew Toh Endowment and Scholarship Fund
The Late Mr Rin Kei Mei & Mrs Rin Rin Collection String Instruments
Shaw Foundation
The Ones to Watch Concert Series
Singapore Totalisator Board
Lee Foundation
Ong Teng Cheong Professor of Music
Friends, Faculty, Students & Alumni of YST Conservatory
Steven Baxter Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Community Foundation of Singapore
S R Nathan Music Scholarship Endowment Fund
Prof Kwa Chong Guan & Ms Kwa Kim Hwa
Mabel and Soon Siew Kwa Scholarship
Yong Liew Chin
Yong Liew Chin Music Scholarship
Tan Chay Bing Education Fund
Tan Chay Bing Scholarship
The Late Tan Kah Tee
Tan Eng Chin Scholarship
Mr Ngiam Tong Yuen & Mrs Jean Ngiam-Wu Po Kin
Jean Ngiam Research Fellowship
Goh Geok Khim
Madeline Goh Professorship in Piano
Chenter Foundation
Chenter Foundation Cathy and Tony Chen
Community Outreach Fund
Kris Foundation
Kris Foundation Viola Masterclass Fund
Ms Ong Su Pin & Mr Mervin Beng OKK Wind Prize
Geoffrey Yu
Guy Hentsch Prize for Piano Performance
Geoffrey SK Yu Prize for Cello Performance
Vivien Goh
Goh Soon Tioe Leadership Award
Cham Gee Len
Cham Ee Lin Prize for Senior Recital
Dean’s Circle
Lifetime Ambassadors
Chan Wing To & Luon
Cham Gee Len
Chong Siak Ching & Seah Cheng San
Doris Sohmen-Pao & Nicholas Chan
Gao Jun
Geoffrey Yu & Guy Hentsch
Goh Geok Khim
Goh Yew Lin
Hamish McMillan Dyer
Hsieh Fu Hua
Ngiam Tong Yuen & Jean Ngiam-Wu Po Kin
Ong Su Pin & Mervin Beng
Phalgun Raju & Nicholas A. Nash
Mr & Mrs Rin Kei Mei*
Rin Huei Yen
Sui Ning
Tan Kah Tee
Vivien Goh
Wang Shuzhi
Mr & Mrs Willy Tan Kian Ping
Whang Tar Liang
Dr & Mrs Yong Pung How
BinjaiTree
CapitaLand
Chenter Foundation
The Community Foundation of Singapore Far East Organization*
Hanmax Pte Ltd
Hong Leong Foundation*
Keppel Corporation Limited
Kris Foundation
Lee Foundation*
Musim Mas Holdings
National Arts Council
National University of Singapore Society
NUS Alumni Student Advancement Committee
OUE Foundation
Paeonia Foundation
Shaw Foundation
Singapore Airlines Ltd
Singapore Pools
Singapore Technologies Electronics Ltd
Singapore Technologies Engineering
Singapore Technologies Pte Ltd
Singapore Technologies Telemedia
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd
Singapore Totalisator Board
Tan Chay Bing Education Fund
Yong Loo Lin Holdings
Anonymous Donor
*Founding Partners of the Singapore International Violin Competition
Dean’s Circle Annual
Members
Christopher Cheng
Dang Vu & Oanh Nguyen
Frans & Marie-Pierre Mol
Li & Joy Toh
& Freda Rickword
C M Khoo
& Pauline Foo John Tang & Joyce Sit
Nwe Moong
Novo Tellus Capital Partners Pte Ltd
Paolo Adragna Raymond Goh Robert Teoh
Mr & Mrs Tay Yu Jin
Valverde Holdings Pte Ltd Yolyn Ang
Instrument Donors Music Collections
Goh Yew Lin
Paul McNulty Fortepiano
The Late Tan Kah Tee
Bösendorfer Imperial Model 290
Bösendorfer Johann Strauss
Fazioli F278 Concert Grand
John & Pauline Foo
2022 Daniele Raineri Violin
Family of the Late Leong Yoon Pin Leong Yoon Pin Manuscripts
The Late S R Nathan Digital Music Resources from the Madras Music Academy
Nicholas Zaklama Oboe Resources
Other donors and supporters for their generous contribution towards scholarships and artistic development. We express our gratitude and apologies to donors whose names could not be included as of print time.
