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Student Stories: Flourishing Passions

When someone says “the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music”, what are the first thoughts that spring to your mind? It’s not surprising that you might think of classical music-related terms and vocations. Today, we shine the spotlight on some students and alumni who are exploring other facets in their musical identities – be it going beyond the role of performer/composer/producer, or exploring genres outside of classical music. Through one way or another, these individuals have found ways to use classical music training to value add to their true passions. 

Click on the pictures below to access the various stories!

Kindling Sparks

Fang Po-Yu (BMus. 3, Double Bass) and Tai Yun Ming (BMus. 3, Composition) 

Development

Like Low (BMus. 3, MCP) and Wayne Oh (BMus. 3, Audio Arts and Science)

Establishing Identities

Lim Jing Jie (’20, Voice) and Rit Xu (’15 Flute)

Kindling Sparks

Fang Po-Yu (BMus.3, Double Bass) and Tai Yun Ming (BMus.3, Composition) 

Development

Like Low (BMus.3, MCP) and Wayne Oh (BMus.3, Audio Arts and Science)

Establishing Identities

Lim Jing Jie (’20, Voice) and Rit Xu (’15, Flute)

Kindling Sparks

Fang Po-Yu (BMus. 3, Double Bass) and Tai Yun Ming (BMus. 3, Composition) 

Development

Like Low (BMus. 3, MCP) and Wayne Oh (BMus. 3, Audio Arts and Science)

Establishing Identities

Lim Jing Jie (’20, Voice) and Rit Xu (’15 Flute)

Article written by: Jaben Sim (BMus.4, Horn)
Interview conducted by: Stephanie Tan (BMus.4, Clarinet)
Interview Transcribed by: Toh Yan Ee (BMus.2, Composition)
Pictures shot by: Benny Lim Wei Cheah (YST Student Life Office)

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