The Singapore Chinese Orchestra is proud to present the 2025 Chamber Charms Series, featuring two distinctly themed concerts in February and March at the SCO Concert Hall. Centered around plucked and bowed string instruments, these bespoke chamber performances embrace the rich traditions of Chinese chamber music while incorporating innovative cross-cultural and contemporary elements.

As the new year approaches, the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) proudly unveils two highly anticipated concerts in its 2025 Family Series: “Rhapsodies of Spring 2025” and “Destiny.” These performances will not only celebrate the rich diversity of Chinese orchestral music but also blend traditional and contemporary elements, creating a captivating musical experience for audiences of all ages.

The Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra (SNYCO) is thrilled to announce the start of its 24/25 concert season! This season’s lineup will feature local compositions that highlight Singapore’s multicultural heritage alongside global classics. Featuring three major ticketed concerts—Youthful Rhapsody, Musical Voyage II, and Legacy III—the season promises an extraordinary lineup of performances designed to captivate and inspire audiences. For full concert details, please refer to Appendix A.

The 3rd edition of the Singapore Chinese Music Competition (SCMC) 2024 has concluded with resounding success after 18 days of breath-taking performances and fierce competition, with the “Finals for Grand Category and Prize Presentation Ceremony” held at SCO Concert Hall this evening at 7:30pm. Minister for Transport and Second Minister for Finance, Mr Chee Hong Tat graced this event as the Guest-of-honour. This year’s SCMC was a historic milestone, with 409 participants, a record-breaking turnout in the post-COVID era. Participants ranged in age from 7 to 49 years, with 198 first-time competitors, showcasing the inclusive and growing appeal of Chinese music.

The third Singapore Chinese Music Competition (SCMC) 2024 will officially begin on 26 November 2024 and conclude with a Prize Winner’s concert on 13 December, and Grand Finals and Awards ceremony on 14 December. The competition seeks to provide an excellent platform to develop the performing skills of young musicians, raise musical standards, discover new talents, and connect our people by supporting their lifelong interest in pursuing Chinese music in Singapore.

The Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) is delighted to share that our annual Fundraising Gala Dinner and Concert, titled “Joyous Reverberance”, was held successfully on September 15, 2024, at The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Hotel Singapore’s Grand Ballroom.