YOUTH ARTS LEADERS CONFERENCE 2025: ​

On Becoming a Music Leader

For music CCAs leaders in band, Chinese orchestra, Strings, orchestra or choir 

 

This year’s theme, “On Becoming a Music Leader,” focuses on empowering students to lead musically—with character, confidence, and the practical skills to support their peers in ensemble settings. Through hands-on ensemble sessions, conducting workshops, and group discussions, participants will develop essential leadership competencies such as communication, empathetic listening, and decision-making. They will also be introduced to foundational pedagogical skills, including how to teach their instruments and mentor others effectively.

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YALC comprises lectures, breakout discussions, and hands-on sessions and aims to empower leaders with the necessary tools to effectively lead their music groups. Student leaders can expect to develop their leadership skills in areas of personal leadership, leading others, and musical leadership.

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Details 

 

Date: 5 - 6 September (Group A) or 6 & 8 September (Group B) 

Time: 9am - 5pm

Venue: NUS University Town

Fees: $70 (includes all materials & refreshments)

 

Presenters

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• A/P Chan Tze Law, Vice-Dean, YST Conservatory of Music, NUS

• Francis Tan, WBAS

• Faizal Othman, WBAS

• Tay Kai Tze, WBAS

• Lim Sze Ai, WBAS

• Seow Yibin, Associate Conductor, SNYO and Orchestra of the Music Makers

• Judy Ngo, Artistic Director, 1N THE ACT
   

Pre-Event Online Course: Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser

 

Deadline for registration: 1 August 2025 or earlier when fully subscribed 

 

Activities

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• Interactive lectures on music, leadership, and the arts ecosystem.

• Panel discussions on recruitment, solving people issues, and motivation.

• Hands-on leadership opportunities on conducting and leading sectionals.

• Side-by-side play with NUS music groups (Wind Symphony, Orchestra, and Chinese Orchestra)

• Team-building and bonding activities

 

WBAS welcomes school groups and individual sign-ups for abovementioned events and will be able to provide e-invoicing for school groups registration. Students who sign up via school may use edusave for payment of fees with the school’s approval.