Category archives: Academics

YST STORIES Announcing the Cham Ee Lin Prize for Senior Recital Academics YST is deeply honoured to announce the new Cham Ee Lin Prize for Senior Recital, an endowed gift donated by Cham Gee Len, in memory of her late mother. The Prize is awarded to a graduating student who has distinguished himself/herself with his/her performance […]

YST STORIES Announcing YST’s new PhD in Music Practices, first such programme in Asia to integrate artistic practice and research Academics The Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (YST) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) has launched a new Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music Practices, its first doctoral programme and the first of […]

YST STORIES Announcing the Tan Eng Chin Scholarship Academics YST is deeply honoured to announce the new Tan Eng Chin Scholarship, made possible by an endowed gift from Mr Tan Kah Tee in memory of his late father. A lover of Chopin’s music and an admirer of classical artistry, Mr Tan Eng Chin believed deeply […]

YST STORIES Announcing the Geoffrey SK Yu Prize for Cello Performance Academics YST is delighted to announce the Geoffrey SK Yu Prize for Cello Performance, a new endowed gift donated by Mr Geoffrey Yu. Established to recognise and energise excellence in cello performance, the Prize is awarded annually to a graduating Bachelor of Music Cello […]

YST STORIES New ‘Arts For All’ framework to enhance integration of arts into students’ learning experiences Students can pursue their artistic aspirations at various levels, including credit-bearing courses that stack towards a Second Major or Minor in performing arts. Academics A new Arts For All framework which has been piloted at NUS since August 2023 […]

YST STORIES New Centre for Music and Health Established at YST Academics Mental, emotional and social well-being are increasingly prominent topics in public awareness today, thrown into relief by recent trends such as student mental health issues and loneliness among elders. Alongside existing medical interventions, music is leading the way internationally as an alternative holistic […]

YST STORIES Shaping A New Generation of Music Leaders Academics One may think that a musician’s greatest focus is their craft – for example, their skills in playing their instrument or composing. Yet while musical craft remains fundamental, the evolving arts landscape as well as the COVID-19 pandemic in recent years make it increasingly clear […]

YST STORIES Goh Soon Tioe Leadership Award Celebrates Musical Impact Academics It is our honour to announce the Goh Soon Tioe Leadership Award, an endowment fund established by Ms Vivien Goh. Beginning from 2022, the Award will be given to Singaporean Year 3 or 4 students to pursue international festivals, internships or programmes in orchestral […]

YST STORIES Establishment of the Guy Hentsch Prize for Piano Performance People Academics YST is delighted to announce the Guy Hentsch Prize for Piano Performance, an endowed gift donated by Mr Geoffrey Yu and Dr Guy Hentsch. Established to recognise, encourage and further energise excellence in piano performance, the Prize is awarded annually to a […]