Singapore National Youth Orchestra
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.
Our Vision
To inspire a lifelong love for music and a dedication to exceptional orchestral performance.
Our Mission
Through the playing of orchestral classical music, we nurture future generations of musicians and build a vibrant music community for Singapore.
Welcoming generations of youths into the transformative world of orchestral music
The Singapore National Youth Orchestra 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 Singapore National Youth Orchestra (SNYO) has welcomed generations of youths into the transformative world of orchestral music, performing locally and representing Singapore on prestigious international stages.
Our Orchestras
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.
Singapore National Youth Orchestra
The Singapore National Youth Orchestra (SNYO) is for members who are ready to perform challenging orchestral repertoire at a high standard. Members of the SNYO will perform at least three concerts annually and may have opportunities to represent Singapore in various overseas music festivals and exchange programmes.
The SNYO is led by Mr Joshua Tan (Music Director, SNYO).
Singapore National Youth Sinfonia
The Singapore National Youth Sinfonia (SNYS) is for members who will benefit from rehearsal and performance experience geared towards developing their ensemble and musicianship skills. SNYS members will perform at least two presentation concerts and school concerts annually along with enrichment activities throughout the year.
The SNYS is led by Mr Seow Yibin (Associate Conductor, SNYO).
Performing in Singapore & Abroad
Over the years, the 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, TwoSetViolin and side-by-side concerts with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.
The SNYO is part of the Singapore Symphony Group, which also manages the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and Singapore Symphony Choruses, as well as the Singapore International Piano Festival and the biennial National Piano & Violin Competition.
