Giving to YST

GIVING TO YST

Inspirational life-affirming music-making is at
the heart of who we are and what and we do at the
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music.

Creating Greater Resonance: YST 20th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign

At the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, our vision is ambitious and seeks to reimagine what a 21st century conservatory can be.

Your support helps energise our exciting initiatives, including:

An exceptional artistic education
We nurture the next generation of exceptional music talents not only in the classroom but through concerts, international exchange, research, community engagement, and active contributions to the music industry.

Scholarships and bursaries
Our scholarships and bursaries enable students to focus fully on their craft and make the most of their time at YST. These also enable us to nurture top young talents from Singapore, Southeast Asia and beyond – so financial need is no barrier to pursuing their musical aspirations.

Centre for Music and Health (CMH)
Amidst an increased focus on well-being, mental health and aging well, the Centre is the first of its kind in Singapore and Southeast Asia to develop and inform evidence-based music programmes for health.

Learn more about the Centre for Music and Health here.

Singapore International Violin Competition (SIVC)
SIVC is a platform for the world’s best young violinists to compete against the top of their generation This internationally-acclaimed triennial competition promotes Singapore as a cultural nexus and showcases our arts institutions to the world.

Learn more about the Singapore International Violin Competition here.

Read more about our donor tiers and benefits, as well as our giving methods, below.

If you have any questions or would like to explore other areas of support, please contact us at musgiving@nus.edu.sg. We warmly welcome your involvement.

Support Us

There are many ways of supporting the Conservatory. Whether through attending one of our many concerts, making a gift towards student bursaries and scholarships, donating towards key strategic initiatives or professorships, offering sponsorship for concerts or instruments, or enabling outreach and engagement activities, your gift will enable us to continue to offer distinctive educational opportunities for students while also contributing to the ever-evolving musical canvas of Singapore.

Join a loyal group of annual fund supporters who, together, energise YST in continuing its world-leading work in the contemporary professional music training landscape.

If you have any questions or would like to support the YST Conservatory in one way or another, you may contact us at musgiving@nus.edu.sg. We warmly welcome your involvement.

Dean’s Circle

LIFETIME AMBASSADOR – S$50,000 AND ABOVE
— Lifetime recognition on Conservatory publications and website
— Lifetime invitation to key concerts and Dean’s Circle receptions
— Complimentary parking (NUS Carpark 3) when attending YST events, upon request

Gifts above $50,000 can be recognised more distinctively. If you would like to pledge a gift at this level, please email musgiving@nus.edu.sg.

ANNUAL MEMBER – S$2,000 AND ABOVE ANNUALLY
— Recognition on Conservatory publications and website for the year
— Invitation to key concerts and Dean’s Circle receptions for the year
— Complimentary parking (NUS Carpark 3) when attending YST events, upon request

YST Friends

S$200 AND ABOVE ANNUALLY

— Recognition on Conservatory website for the year

Giving to YST

As a donor, you can enjoy tax benefits and have your gift matched by the Singapore government.
If you are a Singapore tax resident or Singapore-registered business, your gift to the YST Conservatory at the National University of Singapore is eligible for a tax deduction that is 2.5 times the gift value.

To enquire about donation methods, making a legacy gift or other questions, write to us at musgiving@nus.edu.sg.