Tan Jyun Yu Maris Stella Symphonic Band Through this SYF journey, I have learned the importance of dispelling self-doubt and persevering through hardship. Our SYF experience was not just about playing well; it was also… Read More »Band was Never Easy, but Always Worth It
Tan Shi Qi St. Margaret’s School (Secondary) Band It has been a long journey in band. Over these four years, I have made a lot of friends among my seniors and juniors, who are all… Read More »Leaving with Music in My Heart
EXCO Team 24/25 Anika (President), Cayden (Vice President), Rayyan (Vice President, Paco (Student Conductor), Sze Xuan (Peer Support Leader), Jayden (Assistant Student Conductor & Peer Support Leader) Jurong Symphonic Band With Band SYF finally behind… Read More »Music Begins with You
Chloe Pang Clarinetist, Quest Band This was my first and last SYF, and looking back, it has truly been one of the most memorable and meaningful experiences I’ve ever had. When I first joined band,… Read More »The Journey That Shaped Us
For four decades, the NTU Symphonic Band (NTUSB) has been a home for passionate musicians, a place where friendships are forged, and a legacy of music is built. As the band marks its 40th anniversary,… Read More »Celebrating 40 Years of NTU Symphonic Band
Preface The score analysis of the Singapore Youth Festival (Secondary School Level) set piece already be considered my biannual contribution to The Band Post. Experienced Singaporean band people are surely familiar with Overture No.1 for… Read More »Score Analysis: Overture No. 1
As young musicians across Singapore prepare for the upcoming Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Arts Presentation, the COMWORKS concert has emerged as a valuable platform for students to enhance their musical journey. Organized by the Singapore… Read More »COMWORKS – Inspiring Students for SYF 2025
Kelly Tang’s compositions have been performed by international ensembles such as the Russian National Orchestra, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, Nashville Symphony, Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra, Ensemble Contemporain of Montreal, Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines… Read More »Catching Up with Dr Kelly Tang
The SYF 2025 set pieces revisit the original commissioned work Two Overtures for Wind Band by Singaporean composer Dr. Kelly Tang, first composed for SYF 2009. This errata provides detailed corrections, amendments, and performance notes… Read More »SYF 2025 Set Piece Errata
A seasoned trombonist who has performed with several respected local music companies and orchestras, Hendrik Kwek has spent much of his life in pursuit of musical excellence. Beyond that, his commitment to contributing to Singapore’s vibrant… Read More »Conductors to Watch: Hendrik Kwek
