In Year 2, I went on tour with the Conservatory Orchestra where I was soloist in our premiere of Asst Prof Chen Zhangyi’s Triple Concerto for Erhu, Zhongruan, Percussion and Ensemble. As Dr Chen was composing the piece, he worked closely with us soloists to make sure the music was idiomatic for our traditional Chinese instruments, even as the material was complex and technically challenging. We performed the piece in two concerts, one in Singapore at the Esplanade and one at the Korea National University of Arts Hall in Korea. It was the highlight of my four years here – a fun, eye-opening and humbling experience, with a wonderful end product. I would like to thank my mentors in Chinese music (my musical background before coming to YST) Mr Quek Ling Kiong and Ms Cheryl Ong, my major teacher Dr Jonathan Fox (who gave input on my phraseology across both the Western and Chinese music parts), and all the performers who helped bring it together.