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YST Photography: Chan Chen (BMus2, MSMCP); Jellal Koay Loong Chuen (BMus3, Composition); Neo Jie Ning (BMus4, MSMCP); Liu Jun-Jia (BMus4, Tuba); Emilea Teo (BMus ‘20, AAS); Yong Junyi (BMus ‘18, Viola); Brandon Koh; Chan Hong
beyond fraction beyond time signature beyond words beyond beginnings … 3, 4! it’s an attitude.
Our “...3, 4!” season continues in a new semester of exploration, carrying forward the same spirit of new beginnings and fresh ways of experiencing music.
While the musical meter of 3/4 and the world of waltzes may first come to mind, these commonplace numbers invite us to look deeper and uncover alternative ways of seeing.
Our theme finds a special resonance this season through chamber music — where the interconnection and dialogue between numbers of “3”, “4” or more within a small ensemble setting transform these numbers into symbols of collaborative expression.
It also takes shape in larger ensembles and orchestral settings, where expanded forces unite to amplify these themes through shared musical explorations.
With “…3, 4!”, we seek to uncover new dimensions — how music can challenge, surprise, and shift perspectives on the ways we listen and perform.
“Curious about what Singapore and Southeast Asia’s future orchestras might look and sound like?
Go to Kent Ridge – home of the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory – and watch this space.”
CHANG
TOU LIANG, THE STRAITS TIMES
Inspirational life-affirming music-making is at the heart of the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (YST) at the National University of Singapore. Centred in Singapore – one of the world’s most dynamic countries – while embracing a global perspective, we are uniquely placed to offer the world a distinct and powerful contemporary Asian voice.
Founded in 2003, YST has established a reputation as Asia’s most exciting international conservatory, nurturing a new generation of musical leaders in performance, composition, production, and community engagement. Our graduates are visible within Singapore and around the world as distinguished artists, leaders and musicians of top ensembles, trailblazing producers and creators, and inspiring educators. Across their diverse stories, they share a common home: the close-knit YST community which has an intentionally-small and internationally diverse student body, world-class faculty who are experts in their fields, and warm connections with alumni and the industry.
20 years ago, we began our journey with the Bachelor of Music (BMus) programme as our core educational focus. Over the years, our educational offering has expanded substantially to include graduate, continuing education, and young artist programmes, as well as course offerings for NUS undergraduates at large. Further, we engage the public in music through our extensive and accessible concert programming, community engagement initiatives, and the work of our Centre for Music and Health.
“YST nurtures not only eminent musicians, but also excellent leaders and entrepreneurs. It hones artistry, engages the community through music, and equips musicians with diverse capabilities for a rapidly-evolving 21st century.”
Beyond Singapore’s shores, YST connects with an extensive international network. We engage in robust bilateral partnerships with top music schools and actively contribute in higher music education alliances including ConNext, the International Benchmarking Group, Pacific Alliance of Music Schools, Southeast Asian Directors of Music, and the European Association of Conservatoires. These ties translate into greater opportunities for our students and graduates, be it through access to prominent artists visiting the Conservatory, or pathways to gain international exposure abroad. They also energise our work by offering us a keen perspective on global evolutions in the arts and education industries.
In all that we do, we are deeply grateful for the philanthropic support that enables us to nurture excellence. Major gifts from the Yong Loo Lin Trust make it possible for us to offer full tuition support for all our undergraduate students. Our generous donors also create opportunities such as student access to fine string instruments (through generous loan from the Rin Collection); eminent visiting artists such as András Schiff, Masaaki Suzuki and Nobuko Imai (through the Ong Teng Cheong Professorship in Music); and career development funding for students to forge their own distinctive paths through festivals, competitions and self-initiated projects.
With ‘Listen in New Light’ as our guiding principle, YST is well-positioned to lead change in the music and higher music education sectors. We seek to continue creating new possibilities for what a 21stcentury conservatory can be, and what it can contribute, in the world.
ZHANG HEYANG, LIANHE ZAOBAO
Orchestral Institute
Not only a student orchestra, but a creative musicians’ forum of young music professionals where students perform side by side in collaboration with YST faculty as well as local and international artists.
There’s Something
Majors & Ensembles
Recitals, chamber music, and collaborative music-making by students, faculty and visiting artists across different majors.
OpusNovus
YST’s contemporary music ensemble, bringing cutting-edge compositions by living composers and hidden gems from contemporary repertoire.
Lunchtime Concerts Masterclasses
for Everyone
New Music
Fresh, original works of music from YST’s Composition Department.
Season Highlights
Orchestral Institute with Ken Lam: Finding Finlandia
25 Jan (Sat), 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $26
Asia-Pacific Improvisers Symposium
21–22 Feb (Fri–Sat), All Day Various Venues, Free with Registration
Ones to Watch: Sounds of the City
22 Feb (Sat), 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $26
Supported by the Shaw Foundation Ones to Watch Series
Verona Quartet in Recital
6 Mar (Thu), 7:30pm
YST Concert Hall, $26
Supported by the Paeonia Foundation
Eliso Virsaladze & Friends Chamber Recital
13 Mar (Thu), 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $26
Supported by the Ong Teng Cheong Professorship in Music
Ones to Watch: Concerto Competition Finals
14–15 Mar (Fri–Sat), 6pm
YST Concert Hall, Free
Supported by the Shaw Foundation Ones to Watch Series
Chamber Music Week
16–23 Mar (Sun–Sun) Various Timings, Venues & Prices
Cellissimo
27 Mar (Thu), 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $26
Songs of Comfort: Peter Steiner & Constanze Hochwartner Recital
29 Mar (Sat), 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, $26
OpusNovus: Cycles of Being
16 Apr (Wed), 7:30pm YST Concert Hall, Free with Registration
Subito con forza!: Orchestral Institute Plays Beethoven, Rachmaninoff & Chin
19 Apr (Sat), 7:30pm Esplanade Concert Hall, $15-60 via SISTIC
What’s for Lunch?
Soundbites
Mondays*
12:15pm, Orchestra Hall, Free
Wednesday Noon Recital
Wednesdays*
12:10pm, Concert Hall, Free
Our Soundbites series offers Conservatory students the opportunity to programme their own concerts and showcase their unique musical interests and artistic expertise.
Our Wednesday Noon Recital series presents Conservatory students with a platform to perform before their peers and the general public. These weekly recitals feature a variety of solo and ensemble performances across different majors.
*Select days only. Refer to ystmusic.nus.edu.sg for exact dates and venues. No tickets or registration required. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Student Capstones
Senior Recitals & Final Year Projects
21 April–11 May
Various Timings & Venues, Free^
Join fourth-year Bachelor of Music students from different majors as they each present their respective final year recitals or projects to demonstrate their emerging artistic and professional musicianship.
Capstone Projects: MS/MCP
From March
Various Timings & Venues, Free^
Join fourth-year Music & Society/Music, Collaboration & Production (MS/MCP) students as they present independently produced projects based on their individual musical practice, from full-scale music productions to community engagement initiatives.
Master’s Recitals
21 April–11 May
Various Timings & Venues, Free^
Our Master of Music students across different majors each present a recital to showcase their technical and musical skills across a varied range of styles and performance contexts.
Orchestral Institute with Ken Lam: Finding Finlandia Sat, 7:30pm, Concert Hall, $26
Season Highlight
Get your tickets or register at yst.eventbrite.com. Free events not requiring registration are first-come, first-served.
Concerto
Soundbites:
Wednesday
UPSCALE:
Peter Schuhmayer
Asia-Pacific Improvisers Symposium (Day I) Fri, All Day, Various Venues, Free with registration
Asia-Pacific Improvisers Symposium (Day II)
All Day, Various Venues, Free
Asia-Pacific Improvisers Symposium Closing Concert: Ones to Watch – Sounds of the City Sat, 7:30pm, Concert Hall, $26
Orchestral Institute with Ken Lam: Finding Finlandia
25 January (Sat), 7:30pm | Concert Hall | $26
YST ORCHESTRAL INSTITUTE WITH KEN LAM, CONDUCTOR
JEAN SIBELIUS
Finlandia, Op. 26
Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43
The YST Orchestral Institute, under the baton of guest conductor Ken Lam (Director of Orchestral Studies, The Tianjin Juilliard School & Resident Conductor, Tianjin Juilliard Orchestra), performs two of Sibelius’s key works that have become symbols of Finnish pride and inspiration: Finlandia, best known for its message of national awakening amidst foreign domination; and his Second Symphony, which renewed hope for many with its heroic optimism and continues to inspire across time, space and national boundaries.
Asia-Pacific Improvisers Symposium
21 & 22 February (Fri & Sat), All Day
Various Venues | Free with Registration
The Asia-Pacific Improvisers Symposium brings together a diverse group of artists and practitioners from across the region to engage in a critical exploration of improvisation through performance, dialogue, and collaboration.
Building on recent shifts in European music education over the past decade, where improvisation has gained recognition as both an art form and academic discipline, this inaugural symposium draws on the vibrancy of musical cultures and contemporary developments in the Asia-Pacific region — which provide a rich foundation for exploring improvisation, not only as a form of artistic expression but also as a useful tool for music education.
Look forward to two days of engaging presentations, discussions, and performance showcases, with artists including Taceti Ensemble (Thailand), Hanoi New Music Ensemble (Vietnam), weird aftertaste music (Singapore), and the Bridge Ensemble which draws together faculty from YST and LASALLE College of the Arts (Singapore). The symposium culminates in a closing concert with the YST Orchestral Institute – featuring a dynamic programme of beloved orchestral works and collaborative creation inspired by the city and its soundscape.
YST ORCHESTRAL INSTITUTE WITH JASON LAI, CONDUCTOR ZHENG SHANXI (BMus3), CLARINET
AARON COPLAND
Clarinet Concerto Concerto Prizewinner Showcase
YST ORCHESTRAL INSTITUTE facilitated by KARST DE JONG and JONATHAN SHIN
Collaborative Creation: ‘We Build This City’
GEORGE GERSHWIN
ed. MARK CLAGUE
An American in Paris
“Marconi plays the mamba, listen to the radio, don’t you remember? We built this city, we built this city on rock and roll.” – Starship, from We Built This City
Just as cities are built on innovation, unity and change, music comes alive through the dynamic interplay of structure, collaboration and artistic expression. Each contribution, small and large, forms a building block to the growing complexity and vibrance of the whole.
From the poetic lyricism in hidden corners of Aaron Copland’s jazz-infused Clarinet Concerto (performed by YST Concerto Competition 2024 prizewinner Zheng Shanxi (BMus3)) to the pulse of city streets in George Gershwin’s An American in Paris (in Mark Clague’s new critical edition), each piece highlights the collisions of cultures and ideas that define both urbanity and musicality. Witness as well how our orchestral musicians create, curate, and improvise the sonic structure of this cityscape in ‘We Build This City’, a new collaborative creation that will form the central panel in this urban triptych.
Journey with us through these soundscapes of urban life, and experience the synergies of musical creativity in this closing concert for the Asia-Pacific Improvisers Symposium.
Supported by the Shaw Foundation Ones to Watch Series.
Ones to Watch: RDB Baroque Chamber Evening Fri, 7:30pm, Concert Hall, Free with registration 11 13
Gulnara Mashurova Harp Masterclass Sun, 10am, Concert Hall, Free
Harp Resonance Sun, 2pm, Concert Hall, Free with registration
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Soundbites Mon, 12:15pm, Orchestra Hall, Free
Basses of Spring Tue, 7:30pm, Orchestra Hall, Free with registration
OpusNovus: Cycles of Being Wed, 7:30pm, Concert Hall, Free with registration
Subito con forza!: Orchestral Institute Plays Beethoven, Rachmaninoff & Chin Sat, 7:30pm, Esplanade Concert Hall, $15-60 via SISTIC
Get your tickets or register at yst.eventbrite.com. Free events not requiring registration are first-come, first-served. For Subito con forza!: Orchestral Institute Plays Beethoven, Rachmaninoff & Chin, please book via SISTIC
Khanh Nhi Luong
Chamber Singers
Verona Quartet in Recital
6 March (Thu), 7:30pm | Concert Hall | $26
VERONA QUARTET:
JONATHAN ONG, VIOLIN
DOROTHY RO, VIOLIN
ABIGAIL ROJANSKY, VIOLA
JONATHAN DORMAND, CELLO
MAURICE RAVEL
String Quartet in F Major
GABRIELA LENA FRANK
Leyendas: An Andean Walkabout
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH
String Quartet No. 9 in E-flat Major, Op. 117
Acclaimed as an “outstanding ensemble…cohesive yet full of temperament” (The New York Times), the Verona Quartet has firmly established itself amongst the most distinguished ensembles on the chamber music scene.
A string quartet for the 21st century, the Quartet champions the rich breadth of the string quartet repertoire from the time-honoured canon through to contemporary classics. The Quartet strives for a dynamic, imaginative approach to collaboration and programming that champions crosscultural and interdisciplinary enterprises.
The Quartet currently serves on the faculty of the Oberlin College and Conservatory as Quartet-in-Residence.
The Verona Quartet’s visit is supported by the Paeonia Foundation. Don’t miss the opportunity to witness them in a chamber masterclass with YST students:
Verona Quartet Chamber Masterclass 4 March (Tue), 7:30pm | Orchestra Hall | Free
Eliso Virsaladze & Friends Chamber Recital
13 March (Thu), 7:30pm | Concert Hall | $26
ELISO VIRSALADZE, PIANO WITH QIAN ZHOU, VIOLIN
ZOU MENG (MMus1), VIOLIN
NG YU YING, VIOLIN
ANG CHEK MENG, VIOLIN
ZOU ZHANG (MMus1), VIOLA
HUANG YI (BMus4), VIOLA
JAMSHID SAYDIKARIMOV (‘19), CELLO
CAO HUIYING (BMus4), CELLO
ROBERT SCHUMANN
Piano Quintet in E-Flat Major, Op. 44
JOHANNES BRAHMS
Piano Quintet in F minor, Op. 34
Distinguished pianist and educator Eliso Virsaladze joins forces with YST faculty and students, bringing to life two of the finest piano quintets in the chamber music repertoire.
Ms Virsaladze’s visit is supported by the Ong Teng Cheong Professorship in Music. Don’t miss the rare opportunity to witness two masterclasses with her:
Eliso Virsaladze Piano Masterclass
10 March (Mon), 7:30pm | Orchestra Hall | Free
Eliso Virsaladze Chamber Masterclass
12 March (Wed), 7.30pm | Orchestra Hall | Free
Ones to Watch: Concerto Competition Finals
14 & 15 March (Fri & Sat), 6pm | Concert Hall | Free
Every year, the Conservatory Concerto Competition brings together YST Year 2 and 3 students to compete for the opportunity to play their chosen concerto with the YST Orchestral Institute, in a celebration of performance excellence and artistry.
Following a series of preliminary rounds within instrumental family groupings, the first and secondplaced musicians from each area take the stage over two evenings. They will perform a complete work of their choice with piano accompaniment, assessed by an international panel of adjudicators, including violinist Zhang Jia (Central Conservatory of Music), pianist Daniel de Borah (Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University), and more...
Join us in witnessing this showcase of student talent, and find out who our next Concerto Prizewinners will be!
Supported by the Shaw Foundation Ones to Watch series.
Chamber Music Week
16–23 March (Sun–Sun) | Various Timings, Venues & Prices
Chamber Music Week 2025 brings together top local and international artists and ensembles for a week-long celebration of chamber music.
Look forward to chamber masterclasses and performances by acclaimed violist Su Zhen, Spectra Ensemble, tenor Mark Tucker, violinist Zhang Jia, pianist Daniel de Borah, YST contemporary music ensemble OpusNovus, Ensemble-in-Residence Red Dot Baroque, and the YST Voice and Composition Departments. The festival will also feature our annual contemporary music festival Sounding Now and Song Festival: The Voices of England & France — expanding the chamber music experience beyond classical and instrumental traditions.
Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to learn from leading artists and fully immerse in the world of chamber music!
Festival Highlights*
Day 1 – 16 March (Sun)
Opening Gala with Red Dot Baroque 3pm Concert Hall $26
Festival Recital I
Song Festival: Mark Tucker Voice Masterclass
Su Zhen Viola Masterclass
Day 2 – 17 March (Mon) 12:10pm Concert Hall Free 4pm Concert Hall Free 7:30pm Recital Studio Free
Day 3 – 18 March (Tue)
Festival Recital II
Song Festival: Voice Discovery with Mark Tucker
OpusNovus: Threes & Fours
Day 4 – 19 March (Wed)
Festival Recital III: Spectra Ensemble
Festival Chamber Masterclass
Su Zhen Viola Recital
12:10pm Concert Hall Free 5:30pm Recital Studio Free 7:30pm Orchestra Hall Free with registration
12:10pm Concert Hall Free 3pm Orchestra Hall Free with registration 7:30pm Concert Hall $20
Day 5 – 20 March (Thu)
Festival Recital IV
New Works for Winds & Brass
12:10pm Concert Hall Free 5pm Orchestra Hall Free with registration
Day 6 – 21 March (Fri) 7:30pm Concert Hall $20
Spectra Ensemble Recital
Day 7 – 22 March (Sat)
Sounding Now
All Day Orchestra Hall Free with registration
Day 8 – 23 March (Sun) 3pm Orchestra Hall $26
Closing Gala
All Chamber Music Week events are free, except for the Opening Gala, Closing Gala, and evening concerts by visiting artists. For events located at the Orchestra Hall, please register as seating is limited.
*Schedule subject to change. Visit ystmusic.nus.edu.sg for the latest updates.
Cellissimo
27 March (Thu), 7:30pm | Concert Hall | $26
YST CELLO STUDIO
JOSÉ ELIZONDO
Danzas Latinoamericanas
II. Pan de Azúcar
III. Atardecer Tapatío
CLAUDIO MONTEVERDI Pur Ti Miro
WILHELM FITZENHAGEN Concert Waltz
GEORG PHILIPP TELEMANN Konzert in C-Dur
GIOVANNI SOLLIMA Violoncelles, vibrez!
ASTOR PIAZZOLLA Libertango
GEORG GOLTERMANN
Serenade for Four Cellos, Op. 119, No. 2
ASTOR PIAZZOLLA Fuga y Misterio
JAMES BARRALET Four Folk Songs
Our YST student cellists take centrestage on this evening, presenting a specially curated programme of works that showcase the rich depth and expressiveness of the cello.
Performing in ensembles of two, four, eight cellos and more, this evening offers cello enthusiasts and string music lovers a glimpse into the immense talent and artistry of our next-generation string musicians.
This evening features a diverse programme, from the playful and textured concert-style dances in Elizondo’s Danzas Latinoamericanas, Fitzenhagen’s Concert Waltz, and Piazzolla’s Libertango and Fuga y misterio; to more intimate and enchanting songs of love in Monteverdi’s Pur Ti Miro and Goltermann’s Serenade for Four Cellos
Look forward as well to innovative compositions and popular works for strings by prolific composers such as Telemann (Konzert in C-Dur (Concerto in C Major)) and Sollima (Violoncelles, vibrez!). The evening ends off with a journey through folk music around the world in Barralet’s Four Folk Songs — demonstrating the versatility of the instrument in capturing a wide range of styles and traditions in performance.
Songs of Comfort: Peter Steiner & Constanze Hochwartner Recital
29 March (Sat), 7:30pm | Concert Hall | $26
PETER STEINER, TROMBONE CONSTANZE HOCHWARTNER, PIANO WITH YST TROMBONE CHOIR
ARVO PÄRT
Spiegel im Spiegel
VINCENZO BELLINI
Casta Diva, from Norma
ANTONÍN DVOŘÁK
Song to the Moon, from Rusalka
GABRIEL FAURÉ
Après un rêve
DIMITRI CERVO
Cantiga
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
Ave Maria
ANDREW SKAGGS
Lake Effects
Featuring the YST Trombone Choir
KARL JENKINS
Benedictus
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Für Elise
ERNEST BLOCH
Prayer
Duo Steiner-Hochwartner returns to YST to present a programme of songs of comfort for trombone and piano!
Comprising Italian trombonist Peter Steiner and Austrian organist and pianist Constanze Hochwartner, the pair began collaborating and formed the Duo in 2017. Since their debut, the Duo have toured the world, performing diverse and virtuosic programmes in the United States, Europe, South America, Asia and Australia.
Look forward to soothing melodies for trombone and piano, featuring timeless pieces from the classical repertoire such as Bach’s Ave Maria and Beethoven’s Für Elise, as well as more contemporary works by composers such as Dimitri Cervo, Karl Jenkins and Andrew Skaggs — performed as a Duo and as an ensemble with students from the YST Trombone Choir.
OpusNovus: Cycles of Being
16 April (Wed), 7:30pm | Concert
Hall | Free with Registration
OPUSNOVUS WITH LIEN BOON HUA, CONDUCTOR
YOUNGHI PAGH-PAAN Lebensbaum I
GEORGE CRUMB Celestial Mechanics
WITOLD LUTOSŁAWSKI Trio for Winds
JONAS BAES b-a-c-h & sine nomine
TOH YAN EE depart
Explore the rhythms of existence with OpusNovus in Cycles of Being, a programme that contemplates life’s interconnectedness, its mysteries, and its farewells.
Younghi Pagh-Paan’s Lebensbaum I begins the journey with a poignant reflection on nature’s vitality and resilience. George Crumb’s Celestial Mechanics draws listeners into the cosmic dance of the stars. Witold Lutosławski’s Trio for Winds weaves playful yet intricate dialogues, followed by Filipino composer Jonas Baes’s b-a-c-h & sine nomine, which bridges history and innovation with haunting elegance. The evening concludes with YST alumna Toh Yan Ee’s depart, a tender meditation on transformation and letting go.
Subito con forza!:
Orchestral Institute Plays Beethoven, Rachmaninoff & Chin
19 April (Sat), 7:30pm | Esplanade Concert Hall | $15-60 via SISTIC
YST ORCHESTRAL INSTITUTE WITH JASON LAI, CONDUCTOR
UNSUK CHIN
Subito con forza
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
Overture to Egmont
SERGEI RACHMANINOFF
Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Op. 27
We round off the …3, 4! season with powerful orchestral masterworks from across times and contexts, presented by the YST Orchestral Institute under the baton of Principal Conductor Jason Lai.
The concert begins with South Korean composer Unsuk Chin’s subito con forza (suddenly with force), composed in honour of Beethoven’s 250th anniversary in 2020. The piece draws inspiration from his constant search for new directions and use of enormous contrasts, “from volcanic eruptions to extreme serenity”.
Aptly, we then follow this homage with Beethoven’s Overture to Egmont, one of his most popular works conceived for the stage (for a Goethe tragedy), and an expression of triumphant martyrdom outshining tragedy. Concluding the evening is Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony, an emotional “tour de forza!” – one of the composer’s most beloved orchestral works, written after a deep depression after the premiere of his first symphony; a true celebration of artistry in the face of adversity.
Book Your Tickets Online: yst.eventbrite.com^
Concessions for Paid Events
Concessions – 25% off
For senior citizens and full-time students outside of NUS, with a valid concession pass. Patrons unable to present proof of eligibility will be required to purchase a General Admission ticket to gain entry.
NUS Students & Staff – 50% off
NUS Students and Staff enjoy discounts of 50% off General Admission tickets, with valid promo code.
NUS Alumni – 25% off
All NUS Alumni (including YST Alumni) enjoy AlumPERKS! discounts of 25% off General Admission tickets, with valid promo code. Visit NUS AlumPERKS! for more information.
YST Students & Staff – Complimentary
YST students and staff enjoy complimentary tickets to ticketed concerts, with valid promo code.
Free Events
Seating for free events are available on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration is required unless otherwise stated. For events requiring registration, visit yst.eventbrite.com to register.
Group Bookings
We welcome group bookings for schools, corporations, and groups of more than 10 people. To arrange a group booking, please contact muscomms@nus.edu.sg.
^For Subito con forza!: Orchestral Institute Plays Beethoven, Rachmaninoff & Chin, please book via SISTIC
Plan Your Visit
Admission
Doors normally open 30 minutes before the start time of all events. Out of respect for other event-goers, late admission will only be allowed at suitable intervals between pieces. No children under the age of 6 will be allowed admission to our events, with the exception of children’s concerts. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue.
Accessibility
YST offers step-free access from the street to all venues within the building. Accessible seating arrangements can be made for patrons with access needs. Should you require more information about our facilities or wish to book accessible seats, please contact muscomms@nus.edu.sg
Getting Here
Address
3 Conservatory Drive, Singapore 117376
Parking
NUS Carpark 3, at the basement of YST Conservatory.
Nearest MRT Stations
Clementi (EW23), Kent Ridge (CC24) and King Albert Park (DT6)
Bus Services
• From Clementi Interchange: 96 (alight at Raffles Hall)
• From Kent Ridge MRT Station: NUS Internal Shuttle Bus Services D2, K, BTC (alight at Museum)
• From King Albert Park MRT Station: 151 (alight at NUS Museums)
By Foot
10-minute walk from NUS University Town, via College Link footbridge.
On-Campus Dining
Foreword Coffee Roasters
YST Conservatory, Level 1 | 8am–5pm, Mon–Fri
Bar Bar Black Sheep Alice Lee Plaza (next to YST Conservatory) | 12–10:30pm, Wed–Sat
NUS University Town Select outlets open until 9pm during term time, Mon–Sun
Support Us
A conservatory can refer to a space dedicated to the care and growth of fresh buds, as well as a school specialised in the fine arts.
At YST, we take both meanings to heart in our mission of nurturing students to challenge, explore and grow as the musical leaders of tomorrow.
Gifts from our donors enable us to provide our students a truly exceptional artistic education, and create vibrant platforms for the community to engage with music.
Donations to YST are matched by the Singapore government, and eligible for a 2.5x tax deduction (for Singapore tax residents). In addition, YST donors receive the following benefits:
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
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
We hope you will consider donating to support the work we do at YST.
Learn more and make a gift at bit.ly/givetoyst
For further enquiries about donation methods, legacy gifts or other questions, please write to us at musgiving@nus.edu.sg – we would be happy to talk further!
Our Supporters
We are deeply grateful to our benefactors, whose donations enables a range of opportunities at YST including tuition and bursary support, prizes and career development funding, community outreach, and visiting artist collaborations.
With their generosity and trust, we are able to advance our mission of educating the next generation of musical leaders, engaging the community through music, and being a hub for musical enthusiasm and excellence in Singapore and the world.
Our Benefactors
Ministry of Education
For their support in the establishment of a conservatory of music in Singapore
Yong Loo Lin Trust
Yong Siew Toh Endowment and Scholarship Fund
The Late Mr Rin Kei Mei & Mrs Rin
Rin Collection String Instruments
Shaw Foundation
The Ones to Watch Concert Series
Singapore Totalisator Board
Lee Foundation
Ong Teng Cheong Professor of Music
Friends, Faculty, Students and Alumni of YST Conservatory
Steven Baxter Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Community Foundation of Singapore
S R Nathan Music Scholarship Endowment Fund
Prof Kwa Chong Guan & Ms Kwa Kim Hwa
Mabel and Soon Siew Kwa Scholarship
Mdm Yong Liew Chin
Yong Liew Chin Music Scholarship
Mr Goh Geok Khim
Madeline Goh Professorship in Piano
Chenter Foundation
Chenter Foundation Cathy and Tony Chen Community Outreach Fund
Kris Foundation
Kris Foundation Viola Masterclass Fund
Ms Ong Su Pin & Mr Mervin Beng
OKK Wind Prize
Mr Geoffrey Yu
Guy Hentsch Prize for Piano Performance
Geoffrey SK Yu Prize for Cello Performance
Ms Vivien Goh
Goh Soon Tioe Leadership Award
20th Anniversary Donors
YST Governing Board Bursary
YST Anniversary Fund – NUSS Bursary
YST Anniversary Fund – Rin Kei Mei Bursary
Dean’s Circle Lifetime Ambassadors
Mr Chan Wing To & Luon
Ms Chong Siak Ching & Mr Seah Cheng San
Mrs Doris Sohmen-Pao & Mr Nicholas Chan
Ms Gao Jun
Mr Geoffrey Yu
Mr Goh Geok Khim
Mr Goh Yew Lin
Mr Hamish McMillan Dyer
Mr Hsieh Fu Hua
Ms Ong Su Pin & Mr Mervin Beng
Ms Phalgun Raju & Mr Nicholas A. Nash
Mr Rin Kei Mei & Mrs Rin*
Ms Rin Huei Yen
Ms Sui Ning
Mr Tan Kah Tee
Ms Vivien Goh
Ms Wang Shuzhi
Mr & Mrs Willy Tan Kian Ping
Mr Whang Tar Liang
Dr & Mrs Yong Pung How
BinjaiTree
CapitaLand
Chenter Foundation
The Community Foundation of Singapore Far East Organization*
Hanmax Pte Ltd
Hong Leong Foundation*
Keppel Corporation Limited
Kris Foundation
Lee Foundation*
National Arts Council
National University of Singapore Society
NUS Alumni Student Advancement Committee
OUE Foundation
Paeonia Foundation
Shaw Foundation
Singapore Airlines Ltd
Singapore Pools
Singapore Technologies Electronics Ltd
Singapore Technologies Engineering
Singapore Technologies Pte Ltd
Singapore Technologies Telemedia
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd
Singapore Totalisator Board
Yong Loo Lin Holdings
Anonymous donor
*Founding Partners of the Singapore International Violin Competition
Dean’s Circle
Annual Members
Ms Chan Chia Lin
Amb Chan Heng Chee
Mr Chan Yoong Han
Prof Choo Chiau Beng
Prof Christopher Cheng
Mr Christopher Franck
Ms Chung Wei Han
Dr Dang Vu and Ms Oanh Nguyen
Assoc Prof Eleanor Wong Frans and Marie-Pierre Mol
Dr Geh Min
Mr Geoffrey Wong
Dr Guy Hentsch
Mr Herry Andriejanssen
Holywell Foundation Ltd
Dr James C M Khoo
Ms Jenny Ang
John & Pauline Foo
Asst Prof Jonathan A. Chu
Dr June Goh
Ms Kathy Lai
Mr Kenneth Kwok
Mr Kok Tse Wei
Ms Kyin Nwe Moong
Ms Layla Pi and Mr Hendrick Huang
Prof Lee Eng Hin Lien Properties Pte Ltd
Mr Low Jia Hua
Prof Lynette Shek
Dr Mary Ann Tsao
Ms Paige Parker and Mr Jim Rogers
Ms Pang Siu Yuin
Dr Paolo Adragna
Dr Robert Teoh
Mr Robert Tomlin
Mr Soo Eng Hiong
Singapore Tyler Print Institute
Mr Tan Hsiao Wei
Ms Xiaozhi Zhang
Mr Xinglong Huang
Yamaha Music (Asia) Pte Ltd
Ms Yolyn Ang
Ms Yvonne Tham
Instrument Donors Music Collections
Mr Goh Yew Lin Paul McNulty Fortepiano
Mr Tan Kah Tee
Bösendorfer Imperial Model 290
Bösendorfer Johann Strauss
Fazioli F278 Concert Grand
Family of the Late Mr Leong Yoon Pin Leong Yoon Pin Manuscripts
The Late Mr SR Nathan Digital Music Resources from the Madras Music Academy
Mr Nicholas Zaklama
Oboe Resources
Other donors and supporters for their generous contribution towards scholarships and artistic development.
We express our gratitude and apologies to donors whose names could not be included as of print time.
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