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,… Read More »A New Chapter: Lau Wen Rong Enters His Tenth Year with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra
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,… Read More »SIBF 2026: The Shared Journey (Part I)
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,… Read More »TWCFest 2026: Shaping the Future of Southeast Asian Wind Music
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… Read More »Mus’Art Youth Wind Orchestra Heads to WMC in Division 2
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… Read More »Alam Shah Wind Orchestra Set for Historic First WMC Appearance
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,… Read More »Local Roots, Global Connections: Singaporean Clarinet Ensembles Shine at ClarinetFest 2026
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… Read More »Inside Japan Band Clinic 2026: Shifting Perspectives for Singaporean Band Directors
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… Read More »The Art of Wind Band Rehearsal with Dr Nipat Kanchanahud
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… Read More »Singapore Wind Symphony: Championing Local Voices through Dance
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… Read More »Tan Kim Swee: Pioneer of Singapore’s Primary School Band Programme
