SCMF Youth Music Camp

- THE 2ND EDITION -

08 - 12.09.2025

SINGAPORE CONFERENCE HALL

BY SCMF YOUTH CHAPTER

Who We Are

WHO WE ARE

A subsidiary of the Singapore Chinese Music Federation, the Youth Chapter was formed in 2021 comprising of a council of young artistes and musicians in Singapore to represent the voices of the youth and develop programmes that promote Chinese music among the younger generation.

The Youth Chapter aims to introduce and popularize Chinese music among youth, while empowering young artists to take on leadership roles and drive change. These emerging leaders are responsible for conceptualizing and leading productions and initiatives that engage younger audiences through innovative approaches. The Youth Chapter also seeks to foster a supportive community where young musicians can connect with peers and experienced artists, build meaningful relationships, and collaboratively explore diverse forms of musical expression.

About the Camp

ABOUT THE CAMP

Following the outstanding success of the Singapore Chinese Music Federation (SCMF) Youth Music Camp in 2023, we are pleased to invite you to participate in the second edition of the SCMF Youth Music Camp, taking place this September. This year’s camp promises an exceptional musical experience where tradition and innovation converge in a vibrant celebration of Chinese orchestral music.

Under the esteemed musical direction of Mr. Moses Gay, Associate Conductor of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra, talented young musicians from across Singapore will collaborate to create a unique and inspiring performance. We are also delighted to introduce chamber ensemble sessions led by our SCMF Youth Chapter leaders—Mr. Shunta Goh, Mr. Kevin Cheng, and Ms. Yvonne Tay—providing participants with intimate chamber opportunities for artistic growth.

Curated by the SCMF Youth Chapter and inspired by our own transformative experiences in youth music camps, this programme is designed to foster not only musical excellence but also meaningful friendships and a deeper appreciation of cultural heritage. Throughout the camp, participants will benefit from the guidance and mentorship of a distinguished faculty comprising accomplished Singaporean musicians.

The camp will conclude with a final showcase performance, offering families and music enthusiasts the opportunity to witness the remarkable progress made through several days of intensive and collaborative learning.

Whether you are continuing your musical journey or exploring Chinese orchestral music for the first time, the SCMF Youth Music Camp offers a refined and supportive environment where a passion for music is nurtured and lifelong memories are created.
We warmly invite you to be a part of this unforgettable experience.

For enquiries, please contact us at scmfyouth@gmail.com.

Programme

PROGRAMME

Day 1

Morning

Camp Opening & Icebreakers 开幕与破冰活动

Workshop 讲座

Afternoon

Sectional Practice 分组排练

Chamber Ensemble Practice (selected participants only) 室内乐排练（仅限入选学员）

REQUIREMENTS

Requirements

Frequently asked questions

General

This camp is open to all musicians aged 10 to 21 who play an instrument in a Chinese Orchestra or Guzheng Ensemble. Parental consent must be obtained for candidates below 18 years old. Musicians who are keen to take part in this camp will be required to undergo an audition process as stated below.

Successful applicants will be notified by email, upon which payment of $100 SGD for the camp must be made before the candidate’s participation in the camp can be confirmed. Digital copies of the parts for the music camp will be sent by email at least THREE WEEKS before commencement of the camp. Hard copy scores will be provided during the camp. Please note that scores provided will be in Western stave notation format.

Audition Requirements

All applicants are asked to submit the following for consideration:

A completed Application Form
A video recording of: ONE choice piece of no more than 3 minutes long, to be combined with ONE excerpt from the piece《台湾追想曲》(submitted via the above Application Form)

Selection of Solo Excerpt:

The choice piece should showcase the applicant’s musical and technical proficiency.
Applicants should only record selected excerpts if the choice piece is too long. If the video recording exceeds the stated duration of 3 minutes, only the first 3 minutes will be assessed.

Test Excerpt:

The excerpts will be available here. Please download the scores according to the instrument/s which you will be applying for.

The video recording should fulfill the following criteria:

The following must be clearly visible in the video recording, and not be obstructed by any objects (e.g. music stands):
- Applicant’s face and full body (including sight of feet)
- Applicant’s posture when playing the instrument (e.g. fingers, hands, arms, whole instrument)
The minimum resolution of the video recording should be 720p.
The video recording should be authentic and must not be edited in any way.
Verbal introductions and instrumental accompaniment are not required.
Acceptable file formats: .MP4, .M4V, .AVI, .FLV, .MOV
File name: Instrument_Applicant’s Full Name
The video recording should be uploaded on an online platform (e.g. YouTube, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox) and made accessible until 8 September 2025.
- File-sharing platforms (e.g. Google Drive): Ensure file-sharing permissions are set appropriately (e.g. “Public” or “Anyone with the link”).
- YouTube: Set video to “Unlisted”.

Applicants whose video recordings do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.

Submission of Application

Submit your application here by 01 August 2025.

Important Information for Suona Applicants:

For applicants with experience in Gaoyin Suona (高音唢呐), please download and record the Gaoyin Suona audition excerpt.

For applicants with experience in ONLY Zhongyin Suona (中音唢呐), Ci-Zhongyin Suona(次中音唢呐) and Diyin Suona (低音唢呐), please download and record the Zhongyin Suona excerpt. You may make changes to the octaves of the notes should it be outside the playable range of your instrument.

Each applicant needs only to record ONE excerpt.