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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, …
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, …
YST STORIES Singapore Chinese Orchestra and YST seal partnership with MOU Musical Journeys The Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) and the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of …
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, …
YST STORIES Nicholas Nash and Yvonne Tham appointed to YST Governing Board People From 1 November 2022, the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (YST) …
YST STORIES Catching Up with Verona Quartet’s Jonathan Ong 7 September 2022 Musical Journeys The Verona Quartet – from left, Jonathan Ong (violin), Abigail Rojansky …
YST STORIES Alumni Postcards: Tan Chai Suang (’08, Horn) People In an ever-changing world of endless possibilities, Tan Chai Suang (‘14, Horn) encourages young musicians to …
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 …
YST STORIES Announcing the 2022 Concerto Competition Winners 21 March 2022 Musical Journeys After a series of preliminary rounds as well as the recent finals …
YST STORIES Alumni Postcards: Lu Yanmin (’08, Cello) People In this day and age, one could say that musicians are changemakers, spearheading new experiences in …
YST STORIES Telling A Story Of Their Own 9 February 2022 Musical Journeys This Thursday, the YST BMus Class of 2022 comes together to tell …
YST STORIES Alumni Postcards: Miti Wisuthumporn (’08, Viola) People Ask Miti Wisuthumporn (’08, Viola) what his view on the future in the music industry holds, …
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 …
YST STORIES NUSS-YST Concert Raises Over $400,000 for NUS Students in Need Outreach Previous Next The National University of Singapore Society (NUSS) and the NUS …
YST STORIES YST announces Dr Peter Tornquist as new Dean People Dr Peter Tornquist will be the new Dean of the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory …
YST STORIES Two new members appointed to YST Governing Board People From 1 November 2021, the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (YST) Governing Board …
YST STORIES Research Stories: Asst Prof Kat Agres People Tell us more about yourself? Hi, I’m Kat Agres, an Assistant Professor at the Yong Siew …
YST STORIES New Season Begins: Gravity & Light 9 August 2021 Musical Journeys A warm welcome to YST’s new concert season, Gravity and Light. Situated …
YST STORIES Charting Pathways 2021: Taking Flight People Our annual Charting Pathways series captures the musical journeys and photo moments of some members of our …
YST STORIES Charting Pathways ’21 – Caleb Yoong Musical Journeys People CALEB YOONG (’21, Audio Arts & Sciences) What has been a significant experience from …
YST STORIES Charting Pathways ’21 – Tseng Chieh-An Musical Journeys People TSENG CHIEH-AN (’21, Violin) What has been a significant experience from the past four …
YST STORIES Charting Pathways ’21 – Elizabeth Low Musical Journeys People ELIZABETH LOW (’21, Piano) What has been a significant experience from the past four …
YST STORIES Charting Pathways ’21 – Danilo Ignacio Contreras Osorio Musical Journeys People DANILO IGNACIO CONTRERAS OSORIO (’21, Trombone) What has been a significant experience …
YST STORIES Charting Pathways ’21 – Priscilla Fong Musical Journeys People PRISCILLA FONG (’21, Voice) What has been a significant experience from the past four …
YST STORIES Charting Pathways ’21 – Pualina Lim Musical Journeys People PUALINA LIM (’21, Piano) What has been a significant experience from the past four …
YST STORIES Charting Pathways ’21 – Eriko Miyagawa Musical Journeys People ERIKO MIYAGAWA (’21, Violin) What has been a significant experience from the past four …
YST STORIES Charting Pathways ’21 – Lee Yu Ru Musical Journeys People LEE YU RU (’21, Percussion) What has been a significant experience from the …
YST STORIES Charting Pathways ’21 – Chang Yun-Hua Musical Journeys People CHANG YUN-HUA (’21, Piano) What has been a significant experience from the past four …
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, …
YST STORIES Charting Pathways ’21 – Man Gege Musical Journeys People MAN GEGE (’21, Double Bass) What has been a significant experience from the past …
YST STORIES Charting Pathways ’21 – Stephanie Tan Musical Journeys People STEPHANIE TAN (’21, Clarinet) What has been a significant experience from the past four …
YST STORIES Charting Pathways ’21 – Nigel Foo Musical Journeys People NIGEL FOO (’21, Harp) What has been a significant experience from the past four …
YST STORIES Charting Pathways ’21 – Ilysia Tan Musical Journeys People ILYSIA TAN (’21, Composition) What has been a significant experience from the past four …
YST STORIES Charting Pathways ’21 – Liu Yunbei Musical Journeys People LIU YUNBEI (’21, Cello) What has been a significant experience from the past four …
YST STORIES Announcing the OKK Wind Prize People Academics The Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music is pleased to announce the new OKK Wind Prize, …
YST STORIES Student Stories: Flourishing Passions Musical Journeys People When someone says “the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music”, what are the first thoughts that …
YST STORIES Research Stories: Asst Prof Chen Zhangyi People Tell us a little more about yourself? I teach theory and composition at YST (with interest …
YST STORIES The Philosophical Musician People This piece is a translation of the original Mandarin article by Zhang Heyang, ‘像哲学家的音乐家 ‘, which was published by …
YST STORIES YST and The Tianjin Juilliard School to Deepen Collaboration Musical Journeys The Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (YST Conservatory) at the National …
YST STORIES YST Welcomes New Governing Board Chair People Ms Chong (left) succeeds Mr Tomlin as Chair of the YST Governing Board from 1 November …
YST STORIES Kris Foundation Viola Masterclass Fund Energises New Possibilities People Academics On 13 October 2020, the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (YST) at …
YST STORIES In Memory of Leon Fleisher People Eminent pianist, conductor and educator Leon Fleisher passed away on 2 August 2020 at the age of …
YST STORIES Charting Pathways 2020: Taking Flight June 17, 2020 People In celebration of the class of 2020, our annual Charting Pathways series captured the …
YST STORIES 2020/21 YST Modules Open to NUS Students Academics For the 2020/21 academic year, YST is pleased to announce that 23 Conservatory modules are …
YST STORIES Charting Pathways 2020: Keenly Attuned Musical Journeys People In our final issue of Charting Pathways, we hear from some String students as they …
YST STORIES Charting Pathways 2020: Within, Across and Beyond Musical Journeys People Our students develop rich artistic identities not only through their Major and studies …
YST STORIES Charting Pathways 2020: A Bold Resonance Musical Journeys People This issue of Charting Pathways, we take a look at Wind and Brass students’ …
YST STORIES Charting Pathways 2020: From Concert to Community Musical Journeys People Music heals, connects and empowers across spaces and demographics. This issue, we look …
YST STORIES Charting Pathways 2020: Forging Paths of Their Own Musical Journeys People This year, we are pleased to celebrate our first graduating cohort of Music …
YST STORIES Passion Across Borders: The L.A. Experience Musical Journeys Outreach From 22 February to 2 March, students Lin Xiangning (M.MUS1, Piano, B.MUS ‘19) and …
YST STORIES Expanding Horizons: Student Exchange at The Hague Musical Journeys Outreach In Semester 1 of the 2019/20 academic year, students Cindy Honanta (B.MUS3, voice), …
YST STORIES Dual Journeys at PGVIM Musical Journeys Outreach Between late 2019 and early 2020, YST students Elicia Neo and Wong Yong En (Year 2, MCP) …
YST STORIES New Season Begins: Transcending Jan 1, 2020 Musical Journeys It is my pleasure to introduce highlights from our new season, as we enter …
YST STORIES Remembering History, Building Peace: YST in Bangsokol Musical Journeys Outreach From 17-24 November 2019, 10 YST students and two YST faculty members participated …
YST STORIES In Memory of Dr Yong Pung How People Former Chief Justice of Singapore Dr Yong Pung How passed away on 9 January 2020 …
YST STORIES YST at the Chofu International Music Festival Musical Journeys From 24 to 30 June 2019, 12 YST students attended the Chofu International Music …
YST STORIES YST Partners Kids’ Philharmonic in Musical Engagement Musical Journeys Outreach The Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music is pleased to announce a new …
YST STORIES 2019/20 Semester 2 YST Modules Open to NUS Students Academics For Semester 2 of the 2019/20 academic year, YST is pleased to announce …
YST STORIES Five Questions With Neil Chan People On 18 October, alumnus Neil Chan (BMus ’15, RAS) will be performing in A Pleasant Evening as …
YST STORIES New Season Begins: Telling Stories Aug 13, 2019 Musical Journeys Welcome to the new concert season about to unfold at the YST Conservatory. …
YST STORIES Charting Pathways 2019: Taking Flight July 31, 2019 People In celebration of the graduating class of 2019, Charting Pathways captured the musical journeys …
YST STORIES Creating Ever-New Synergies Jul 13, 2019 Musical Journeys People Graduation marks the successful completion of one’s undergraduate journey. For Sulwyn Lok (Recording Arts …
YST STORIES A Musician In Context Musical Journeys People In a way, one could say that Lin Xiangning (Piano) will have a longer YST journey …
YST STORIES Shining On- And Off-Stage Musical Journeys People “My four years in YST have brought tears as well as laughter, challenge and personal growth. …
YST STORIES Connecting Within And Across Musical Journeys People Compared to his peers, Flute graduate Teo Shao Ming (BMus ‘19, Flute) charts a rather different …
YST STORIES Composing With Courage Academics “Composition goes beyond just knowing its grammatical structures or having a wide vocabulary – it requires you to understand …
YST STORIES A Grounded Tone Academics Originally from Uzbekistan, Cello graduate Jamshid Saydikarimov will join the Singapore Symphony Orchestra alongside fellow Violin graduate Kong Xianlong …
YST STORIES Creating Distinct Harmonies Musical Journeys People “You need to be clear on your vision. Do what you want, but know what you need …
YST STORIES Waves Of Inclusivity Outreach On 24 March 2019, a team of eight students (seven YST BMus Year 1 and 2 students, and one …
YST STORIES Cultural Connections: 2019 Bali Excursion & Study Tour Jun 18, 2019 Outreach From 11 to 26 May, YST held the 2019 Bali Excursion …
YST STORIES Announcing The Madeline Goh Professorship In Piano People We are pleased to announce the establishment of the Madeline Goh Professorship in Piano, an …
YST STORIES YST Faculty Join In Hangzhou Philharmonic’s Tenth Concert Season Musical Journeys This article was first published in Mandarin by the Hangzhou Philharmonic Orchestra …
YST STORIES A Celebration Of Choral Singing Outreach The Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music and NUS Mind Science Centre collaborated to host A Celebration …
YST STORIES Intersections Coming Full Circle Musical Journeys Congratulations to our YST Conservatory Orchestra, led by Principal Conductor Jason Lai, for their passionate performance in …
YST STORIES Orchestra, Anew Musical Journeys From 3 – 8 March, four YST students – me alongside Kong Xianlong (Year 4, Violin), Pei Yi-Ting (Year …
YST STORIES Sparking Regional Synergies Outreach Article by:Ilysia Tan Jiayng (Year 2, Composition – front row, fifth from left)Nigel Foo Shi Rong (Year 2, Harp …
YST STORIES 2019/20 Semester 1 YST Modules Open To NUS Students April 9, 2019 Academics At YST, we seek to open up platforms and pathways …
YST STORIES Alumni Composers Aloud At The 2019 SYF Musical Journeys People YST Conservatory alumni composers were heard loud and clear in this year’s Singapore …
YST STORIES Chenter Foundation Gives Towards Community Outreach We are delighted to announce that the Chenter Foundation has made a generous contribution towards the YST …
YST STORIES A Keenly-Tuned Sound Musical Journeys From 25 January to 2 February 2019, four Audio Arts & Sciences (AAS) students – David Chew, Johann …
YST STORIES 2018/19 Scholarship Recipients Academics People We are pleased to announce that Luong Khanh Nhi and Mervyn Lee (both BMus Year 4, Piano) have …
YST STORIES Learning In Harmony At YMCG Musical Journeys Article by Joey Lau (BMus Year 3, Violin) Recently, I took part in the 3rd …
YST STORIES Albert Tiu’s Grand Russian Gets Thumbs-Up People Grand Russian, a CD recording by Associate Professor Albert Tiu of the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory …
YST STORIES Moving The Needle In Miri Musical Journeys Outreach From 24-30 September 2018, eight YST students embarked on a journey of musical sharing across …
YST STORIES New Season Begins: Evolutions & Revolutions Musical Journeys As the second half of the 2018/19 academic year begins, we welcome an exciting 2019 …
YST STORIES Well-Being With Music People YST alumnus Neil Chan (BMus ‘15, Recording Arts & Sciences) believes strongly in the value of doing good, both …
YST STORIES 2018/19 Semester 2 YST Modules Open To NUS Students Academics At YST, we seek to open up platforms and pathways for people to …
YST STORIES A Joyful Flourish Musical Journeys The weekend of 7 to 9 September 2018 was a rich celebration of wind and brass music at …
YST STORIES On The Record With Poco Productions Musical Journeys People In January this year, YST students and alumni Lo Sheng Hong (NUS Mechanical Engineering …
YST STORIES New Chair For Yong Siew Toh Conservatory People Mr Tomlin (right) will succeed Mr Goh as Chairman of the YST Governing Board from …
YST STORIES Evolving With Musical Traditions Musical Journeys YST Composition teaching assistant and alumnus Dr Chow Jun Yan was selected to take part in the …
YST STORIES Going Global Musical Journeys Academics International exposure adds immense value to an artist’s development, and at YST we support our students as they …
YST STORIES Student Spotlight: Tan Tzu Kuang Musical Journeys People Tan Tzu Kuang (Year 4, Piano) was named winner of the 2018 YST Conservatory Concerto …
YST STORIES Singapore, Germany Join In Musical Harmony Musical Journeys People Homecoming is usually a time of joy and warmth. But when homecoming involves leading …
YST STORIES Joining Hands To Enhance Community Wellness Through Music Outreach On 7 September 2018, the YST Conservatory was delighted to sign a Memorandum of …
YST STORIES Voyage Marks 15 Years Of Artistic Excellence Musical Journeys Head of Strings Prof Qian Zhou (left) in a quartet with (from right) Assoc …
YST STORIES YST Conservatory Partners NUS SCALE Academics Outreach From 20-24 August, 15 music undergraduates and postgraduates from Jianghan University in China visited YST, as …
YST STORIES Minor In Music & Society Academics The YST Conservatory now offers a new Minor in Music & Society that specifically focuses on music’s …
YST STORIES New Season Begins: Music & Motion Musical Journeys It is my pleasure to introduce our musical programme for the first half of the …
YST STORIES 2018/19 Semester 1 YST Modules Open To NUS Students Academics At YST, we seek to open up platforms and pathways for people to …
YST STORIES Charting Pathways 2018: Taking Flight Academics In celebration of the graduating class of 2018, we captured stories from nine students in our Charting …
YST STORIES A Calm, Confident Stride Of His Own Musical Journeys People This is the ninth and final instalment of the Charting Pathways series, where …
YST STORIES Inspiring The Next Generation Musical Journeys People This is the eighth instalment of the Charting Pathways series, where YST graduates look back on …
YST STORIES The Voice Within Us, Between Us Musical Journeys People This is the seventh instalment of the Charting Pathways series, where YST graduates look …
YST STORIES A Bolder, Brighter Artistic Identity Musical Journeys People This is the sixth instalment of the Charting Pathways series, where YST graduates look back …
YST STORIES On A Striking Note Musical Journeys People This is the fifth instalment of the Charting Pathways series, where YST graduates look back on …
YST STORIES Creating Musical Connections And Community Musical Journeys People This is the fourth instalment of the Charting Pathways series, where YST graduates look back …
YST STORIES Adventuring Across Boundaries Musical Journeys People This is the third instalment of the Charting Pathways series, where YST graduates look back on their …
YST STORIES Finding Creative Voice Through Music People This is the second instalment of the Charting Pathways series, where YST graduates look back on their …
YST STORIES A Resounding Fanfare People This is the first instalment of the Charting Pathways series, where YST graduates look back on their experience at …
YST STORIES YST Students Lead And Guide Through Music Outreach Over the past semester, 19 YST Conservatory students facilitated a series of six music engagement …
YST STORIES Connecting Across Borders Musical Journeys Outreach 24 students from 11 countries participated in this year’s SEADOM Congress held in Bangkok, Thailand from 15 …
YST STORIES Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Tony Makarome People Known for his exceptional ability to impart and communicate musical ideas to his students, Associate Professor Dr. …
YST STORIES Instilling An Early Love For Music Outreach On 25 March, the YST Conservatory welcomed over 300 parents and children to the annual YST …
YST STORIES Why Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 2? Musical Journeys People Why Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 2? As a rather inexperienced piano student in New …
YST STORIES Enchanting Children Through Life-Affirming Music Making Outreach Since January this year, 7 YST Conservatory students have been creating an original interactive music show …
YST STORIES Inspiring A New Generation Of Composers Outreach The YST Young Composers Academy (YCA) takes place each year from January through March. The aim …
YST STORIES YST Piano Academy Draws Budding Pianists Academics Outreach The 2018 YST Piano Academy invited 12 outstanding young piano talents to Singapore for a …
YST STORIES Discovering The New In Seoul Musical Journeys Joey Tan (BMus Year 2, Composition) shares her trip experience from the Seoul National University International …
YST STORIES Musical Chairs – YST Students In Canadian Chamber Music Festival Musical Journeys Four YST Conservatory students participated in the Musical Chairs Chamber Music …
YST STORIES NUS Open Day Academics Outreach Catch special performances by our first years, See Rui Yang (flute) and Nigel Foo (harp), at 1pm and …
YST STORIES Student Spotlight: Music In New Light Outreach Versatility is a great and valued quality in today’s musicians. In their search for other creative …
YST STORIES Advocating Social & Artistic Responsibility For Singaporean Musicians Outreach This article is part of YST’s Artistic Citizens series. Third year Recording Arts …
YST STORIES Faculty Spotlight: Nick Omiccioli – Metal Collisions People Dr. Nick Omiccioli is currently an Assistant Professor in the Composition department at YST Conservatory. …
YST STORIES Celebrating Children’s Day Outreach This article is part of YST’s Artistic Citizens series. Inspiring a love for music and the arts for the …
YST STORIES New Season Begins: Dreams & Apparitions Musical Journeys It is our pleasure, as we offer best wishes for 2018, to introduce YST Conservatory’s …
YST STORIES Student Spotlight: YST Student Creates International Trombone Festival People Since his third year at YST, trombone student Pradch Limvoranant has wanted to bring …
YST STORIES Engaging Pakistani Communities With Music And Hope Outreach This article is part of YST’s Artistic Citizens series. From 6 – 13 October this …
YST STORIES Alumni Centre Stage: Monique Lapins People A student of Professor Qian Zhou, Monique graduated from YST in 2014 before winning a position in …
YST STORIES Bringing Light Into Patients’ Lives Through Music Outreach Catch Year 4 students violinist Andrew Ng and pianist Nguyen Le Binh Anh at a lunchtime …
YST STORIES Artistic Citizens: A Year In Review Outreach It has been an exciting year for community engagement at YST. In addition to a commitment …
YST STORIES A Collaboration In Laos Outreach A group of YST students, led by Ho Qian Hui (BMus Year 3, Viola) recently participated in a …
YST STORIES An Operatic Debut Musical Journeys The Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music at NUS took its first foray into the operatic scene with …
YST STORIES Cross-Art Collaboration And Innovation In The Icelandic Landscape Musical Journeys Academics Above: Teachers and students from participating NAIP institutions. From YST: Stasha Wong …
YST STORIES Student Spotlight: Ho Qian Hui People Ho Qian Hui, a third year BMus student was the Grand Prize Winner of this year’s annual …
YST STORIES YST Young Composers’ Academy 2018 Outreach YST Conservatory is pleased to announce the second annual YST Young Composers’ Academy from 20 January to …
YST STORIES Alumni and Student Resonances People YST Conservatory students and alumni have been carving successes and making an impact in the region this past …
YST STORIES Admissions Now Open Academics Admissions is now open for our B.Mus and Young Artist programmes for AY2018/2019. The application period is from 15 …
YST STORIES New Season Opens: Nature’s Ways Academics A new academic year begins at the YST Conservatory. As we welcome our 15th cohort of students, …
YST STORIES YST Modules Open To NUS Students Academics YST Conservatory is pleased to announce that 14 Conservatory modules are available to NUS students in …
YST STORIES New Full Time Appointments People As part of our drive to position excellence in collaborative music-making at the heart of the Conservatory’s evolving …
YST STORIES Celebrating International Music Day Musical Journeys To celebrate International Music Day (24 June), the Alliance Française de Singapour organised a Ciné-Concert performed and …
YST STORIES Singapore International Violin Competition – Applications Open Outreach The Singapore International Violin Competition (SIVC), the landmark cultural initiative for Singapore and South-East Asia …
YST STORIES 5 Things You May Not Have Known About Qin Li-Wei People One of the key highlights in the Conservatory’s calendar this season will …
YST STORIES Sharing The Gift Of Music Outreach Several second-year students from YST Conservatory, together with performers aged five to 80, presented a one-hour music …
YST STORIES Journeys Through Reykjavik: New Audiences And Innovative Practice Musical Journeys YST Conservatory students Mervin Wong (BMus Year 3, Viola) and Rachel Ho (BMus …
YST STORIES Ten Things You Need To Know About Les Art Florissants People 1. What does the name mean? “The Flourishing Arts”. 2. Where does …
YST STORIES YST Connects Outreach Inspirational life-affirming music-making is at the heart of who we are and what we do at the Yong Siew Toh …
YST STORIES YST Violist Wins Music Tech Grand Prize People YST viola major Mervin Wong’s (BMus Year 3) has been awarded the Grand Prize in …
YST STORIES YST-NUS Open Day 2017 Academics Outreach Passionate about Music? On 11 March (Saturday) join the YST Conservatory for the NUS Open Day 2017 at …
YST STORIES Amber Quartet: An Up-And-Coming String Quartet To Watch Musical Journeys Academics Outreach People Having won the first prize at the Asia-Pacific Chamber Music …
YST STORIES GLOMUS Camp In Natal Brazil Musical Journeys Two students from YST Conservatory participated in the GLOMUS (Global Network for Higher Music Education) Camp 2017, Bridging …
YST STORIES A Conversation With The Endellion String Quartet Musical Journeys Academics Outreach People “ “All quartets are made up of individual players; everyone bringing …
YST STORIES New Season Begins Musical Journeys Director’s Welcome Message A warm welcome from the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore …
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