Singapore National Youth Orchestra welcomes Seow Yibin as Associate Conductor
No stranger to working with youth, Yibin will lead the Singapore National Youth Sinfonia (SNYS) and guide the young musicians in their musical development.
The Singapore National Youth Orchestra (SNYO) has announced the new appointment of Seow Yibin as Associate Conductor from January 2022. Yibin will succeed Lin Juan, who has held the position since 2016.
No stranger to working with youth, Yibin will lead the Singapore National Youth Sinfonia (SNYS) and guide the young musicians in their musical development.
Joining the SNYO as an Associate Conductor feels like a homecoming. As a former member and later a wind tutor, some of my fondest musical memories have been associated with the Youth Orchestra. I am excited to take up this new role and look forward to continue developing our members’ ensemble and performing skills - said Yibin.
A Masters graduate of Orchestral Conducting from the prestigious Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Yibin is an Adjunct Teacher and Ensemble Coach of the Faculty of Music with the School of the Arts. He has been invited as guest conductor by orchestras and ensembles such as Manchester Camerata, North Cheshire Wind Orchestra, and Stadtmusik Basel and participated in multiple music festivals with RNCM. In Singapore, Yibin is the Associate Conductor of the Orchestra of Music Makers, and conducts regularly with symphonic bands of Raffles Girls’ School and National Junior College. As an active contributor to the local music scene, he sits on the artistic and executive committees of the re:Sound Collective and Wind Band Association of Singapore respectively.
Chng Hak-Peng, Chief Executive Officer of the Singapore Symphony Group said, “We are thrilled to welcome Yibin as Associate Conductor for the SNYO. His years of experience as an established conductor and strong bond with youth musicians will prove to be a valuable asset to the team. At the same time, we would like to thank Lin Juan for his tireless contributions since 2016, especially in seeing us through the challenging years of the pandemic. He has inspired the young musicians of SNYS to new heights.”
Under the guidance of Yibin, the SNYS will continue to develop orchestral musicianship skills of members through rehearsals, performing opportunities and enrichment programmes. In addition, he will present the SNYO’s Concert in Schools and various SNYO engagement projects in schools under the Ministry of Education.
ABOUT THE SINGAPORE NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA
The Singapore National Youth Orchestra (SNYO) showcases the extraordinary capability of our youth. It inspires them towards artistic excellence, nurtures them to reach beyond their potential and develops them through rigorous training within a vibrant, supportive, and diverse environment. Established formally in 1980, the SNYO has welcomed generations of youths into the transformative world of orchestral music, performing locally and representing Singapore on prestigious international stages.
The SNYO family comprises two orchestras: the Singapore National Youth Orchestra and Singapore National Youth Sinfonia, with over 180 members aged 10 to 24 from more than 60 schools across Singapore, guided by professional musicians in rehearsals, sectionals, and masterclasses. Recognised by the Ministry of Education as a National Project of Excellence, members of the SNYO have their participation in the orchestra recognised as a Co-Curricular Activity.
Music Director Joshua Tan has been leading the SNYO since 2018 while Associate Conductor Seow Yibin has been in position since 2022.
Over the years, SNYO has performed in concert venues and music festivals across Australia, Austria, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom. Other musical endeavours include collaborations with the Singapore Ballet, TwoSet Violin and side-by-side concerts with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.
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ABOUT THE SINGAPORE SYMPHONY GROUP
The Singapore Symphony Group manages the flagship Singapore Symphony Orchestra, the Singapore Symphony Choruses, the Singapore National Youth Orchestra, and the VCHpresents Chamber Music series, the Singapore International Piano Festival and the biennial National Piano & Violin Competition. The Group also represents the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) in Singapore.
The mission of the Group is to create memorable shared experiences with music. Through the SSO and its affiliated performing groups, we spread the love for music, nurture talent and enrich our diverse communities.
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