Percussion Association of Singapore
The Percussion Association of Singapore aims to promote the art and knowledge of percussion, develop talents and act as a sharing hub for all percussionists. One of their key missions is to also foster cultural exchange for percussion enthusiasts in Singapore and beyond. Formed in 2021, their inaugural concert “Gathering” featured more than fifty percussionists from different cultures and art forms, performing music from the Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western idioms. In 2022, PAOS collaborated with the Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra, featuring 16 percussionists from different walks of life.
Singapore Sheng Association Resonance Youth Ensemble
Established in 2011 under the guidance of its Musical Director, Mr Yang Jiwei, 合笙: Resonance is a semi-professional ensemble of sheng （笙）players and is the only one of its kind in Singapore and Southeast Asia. The members, though from various backgrounds and walks of life, are united by their strong love for this Chinese multi-reeded instrument. Through their participation, they have lent their youthful exuberance both to their performance on the sheng and also to the core management and administration of the group.
合笙: Resonance aims to bring to the stage a strong repertoire across the spectrum of contemporary and traditional pieces. By doing so, it strives not only to enhance the music it performs with the sheng’s unique tones and techniques but also to bring this little-known instrument to greater heights. Most of the members are highly proficient in the gaoyinsheng （高音笙）(soprano range) and some members are also skilled in the chuantongsheng （传统笙）(traditional sheng), zhongyinsheng （中音笙）(alto range) and diyinsheng（低音笙） (bass range). While it aspires to have at least one concert biannually, it will still continue performing on various stages and alongside other performing arts in order to inspire and influence appreciation of the sheng.
In 2025, Resonance Youth was formed as a dedicated platform for nurturing young sheng players, offering structured mentorship and performance opportunities for aspiring young musicians. The youth ensemble works closely with the main group and provides a space for training, exploration, and growth in ensemble playing. It also plays an important role in sustaining the sheng tradition in Singapore, and ensures a continual pipeline of new talent. Many of its members actively contribute to projects and performances.
Reverberance Youth
Reverberance Youth is the dynamic youth wing of the acclaimed Reverberance Winds Percussion Ensemble. Established in 2023, this vibrant group brings together talented young individuals from diverse educational backgrounds, races, and age groups, united by a shared passion for music. With a commitment to nurturing and showcasing the musical talents of today’s youth, Reverberance Youth has quickly made its mark in the music scene. Following in the illustrious footsteps of its parent ensemble, the group’s fervent dedication to Chinese music culminated in a remarkable achievement: securing first place at the prestigious Singapore Chinese Music Competition 2024. This victory not only highlights their exceptional skills but also underscores their potential to shape the future of music in our community.
Reverberance
Reverberance is a vibrant Chinese Wind-Percussion ensemble composed of energetic young musicians, many of whom are alumni of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). With a commitment to exploring the expressive potential of Chinese Wind-Percussion music, Reverberance has made a significant impact in the local music scene, including winning first place in the Singapore Chinese Music Competition (SCMC) 2020, Ensemble Category.
The ensemble has developed three key concert series—Blast, Opus, and Legends—to engage diverse audiences and showcase their versatility. These programmes are designed to bring Chinese Wind-Percussion music to a wider community while maintaining the highest standards of musical excellence. Reverberance's efforts in cultural promotion and community engagement have been recognised, including performances at the prestigious 8th China-ASEAN Music Festival and receiving the "Community Spirit Award - Community Partnership Merit Award" from the People's Association.
Having been an active participant in Singapore’s arts scene, Reverberance continues to align its programmes with national cultural goals, striving to become the world's leading Chinese Wind-Percussion Ensemble and a key provider of musical excellence in the community.
Singapore Suona and Guan Society
The Singapore Suona and Guan Society was established in 2021 consisting of professional musicians from various orchestras, teachers who are at the frontier of music education and past winners of National Chinese Music Competition in Suona playing. The society aims to promote and contribute to the development of Suona/Guan in professional music scene. The society seeks to provide various music courses such as lectures, skill improvement training classes and holiday music camps.
The society has mapped out future plans to broaden members’ music exposure through overseas exchange programme which are categorised and termed as follow:
1. Embark: Once the situation for the pandemic gets better, the society will organise trips and short stay to renowned music conservatory and different districts of China that the Suona/Guan has deep roots in so that members learn about the instruments in a holistic manner.
2. Disembark: The society will invite renowned overseas suona/Guan musicians for collaboration attempts to hold concerts, short-term master classes in order to foster the next generation of young musicians in Suona/Guan.
