About
First established in 1985, the Nanyang Technological University Symphonic Band (NTUSB) was formerly known as the Nanyang Technological Institute Symphonic Band. The musical group was renamed NTUSB after the inauguration of the University in June 1990. Since its inception, NTUSB has established itself as a successful tertiary level music group, embarking on a series of successful tours, competitions and concerts.
As an ambassador for the music scene in NTU and Singapore, NTUSB regularly takes the stage locally through its annual concert series, Sojourn, and other music projects, most notably An Enchanting Evening, a collaboration between renowned guest conductor Satoshi Yagisawa and musicians from Singapore and Japan.
Under the guidance of their beloved and respected Resident Conductor, Mr Takehiro Oura, the NTU Symphonic Band will continue to strive for musical excellence, and to bring to their audience music played from our hearts.
Training Schedule
Wednesdays: 1900 – 2200 [Combined] @ Nanyang House
Saturdays: 1000 – 1600 [Combined + Sectionals] @ Nanyang House
Contact Information
Chairperson: Malcolm Tan
Email: [email protected]
General enquiries: [email protected]
Instagram: @ntusb
Facebook: NTU Symphonic Band
YouTube: @ntusymphonicband
Past Performances
2025:
– 40th Anniversary Concert (Sojourn 2025) @ School Of The Arts Concert Hall
2024:
– Osaka Band Exchange with Kinki University and Nara High
2016:
– 16 Dec: Celebrate December Festival @ Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
– Ensemble performance at Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital (Esplanade outreach)
– Silver Award & 1st Runner-up, SIBF Open Division
– Sojourn 2016 – 30th Anniversary Season
2015:
– 9–13 Dec: China Exchange with Zhejiang & Jianghan University
– 12 Oct: Wanderlust II @ NTU Auditorium (China Immersion Fundraiser)
– 8 Feb: Sojourn 2015 @ Victoria Concert Hall
2014:
– Sentosa Merlion Walk (Weekend Symphony)
– Gold Award & 1st Runner-up, SIBF 1st Division
– Sojourn 2014
2013:
– Dec: Music exchange to Tokyo, Japan
– 31 Oct: Wanderlust (Tokyo Fundraiser)
– 4 Jul: An Enchanting Evening with Satoshi Yagisawa @ Esplanade Concert Hall
– 1 Feb: Sojourn 2013 @ Singapore Conference Hall (with Alumni Band)
2011:
– Music exchange to Taiwan
2009:
– 1st Prize in Harmony Band Category (1st Division), World Music Contest @ Kerkrade, Netherlands
2005:
– 1st Prize in Harmony Band Category (2nd Division), World Music Contest @ Kerkrade, Netherlands
1993:
– Premiere Concertante, NTUSB’s first-ever public concert under Mr Luk Hoi Yui