Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music

We are hiring! The Centre for Music and Health (CMH) at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music is seeking a Research Associate to join its team.

The ideal candidate should have strong research experience and an interest in interdisciplinary work at the intersection of music, health, and wellbeing.

As Southeast Asia’s first dedicated research centre for music and health, CMH brings together artistic practice, scientific research, and community partnerships to investigate how music can support health and wellbeing. Through research, innovation, and evaluation, the Centre develops music-based programmes, interventions, and technologies that make a meaningful impact in Singapore and beyond.

This is a one-year renewable appointment. Learn more and apply: ystmusic.nus.edu.sg/people-careers.

We are hiring! YST is seeking an outstanding artist/teacher of French Horn (part-time) to join its faculty.

The ideal candidate should have significant performance experience as a soloist and/or chamber musician, and the desire and experience to teach gifted Conservatory students.�

In addition to maintaining a dynamic French Horn studio, the candidate will also be active in recruiting students to the Conservatory nationally and internationally at various levels, including targeted pre-tertiary programs and similar organisations. The candidate will also offer secondary study tuition to a select number of the Conservatory’s instrumental students.

This is a part-time, one-year renewable appointment. Learn more and apply: ystmusic.nus.edu.sg/people-careers

Michael’s journey at Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (YST) took him from its recording studios to the grand concert halls of Austria. 🇦🇹 The YST Audio Arts & Sciences student traveled to Vienna for exchange at MDW - Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien, where he attended a whopping 97 concerts, learned from a Grammy-nominated Mastering Engineer, and took full command of his craft!

Michael is carving out his future as a Tonmeister, a "sound master" skilled in both the art and tech of recording. See how he’s defining his own path and : nus.edu/shapeyourfuture-michael

We’re excited to announce the launch of the YST Young Orchestra Academy (YOA), a new programme developed in collaboration with the Singapore Youth Philharmonic Orchestra.

YOA is a new orchestral training platform designed to nurture young musicians through structured ensemble learning, collaborative music-making and orchestral performance experiences.

Through YOA, string, wind, brass and percussion students come together to progress from foundational ensemble skills to more advanced orchestral training within a conservatory-inspired environment—participating in weekly musicianship classes, sectional coaching, full orchestra rehearsals and concert performances.

More than just playing in an orchestra, YOA is about growing as musicians—learning to listen deeply, work together, and develop confidence and artistry along the way.

Only students aged 13-21 residing in Singapore may apply. Younger students with exceptional readiness may be considered.

Learn more and apply for our August 2026 intake here: ystmusic.nus.edu.sg/yst-young-orchestra-academy

🎶 That’s a wrap on the semester at YST!

From concerts and collaborations to rehearsals, projects, and late nights at the Conservatory, thank you to our students, faculty, visiting artists, staff, and community for another memorable semester of music-making together.

Wishing everyone a well-deserved break — see you back at the Conservatory soon for the next chapter!

🎓✨ Celebrating the Class of 2026!

Our annual Senior Party returned with an evening of music, laughter, and reflection—made possible by our Student Life Office.

Amid final projects and new beginnings, our graduating students came together one last time at YST to celebrate how far they’ve come. Here’s to the journey ahead!

The YST Young Composers’ Academy wrapped up last weekend with a vibrant showcase of new solo works by young composers in Singapore—celebrating bold, fresh voices and a spirit of musical exploration.

Through mentorship, collaboration, and a shared passion for contemporary music, participants developed their ideas and saw them come to life on stage, with performances by Eric Lamb (flute) and Christoph Wichert (bassoon).

WHAT’S ON @ YST APR 2026

As our concert season draws to a close, don’t miss your last chance to experience our orchestral season closer at the Esplanade, sonatas for cello and piano, the NUS Chamber Singers, new music and more! 🎵

🗓️ View all events: ystmusic.nus.edu.sg
🎟️ Tickets: yst.eventbrite.com