Resume
EDUCATION:
Berklee College of Music, Boston, Massachusetts, USA May 2002
Bachelor of Music, Summa Cum Laude
Major in Production and Engineering
Trinity College of Music, London
Licentiate Diploma (LTCL) in Pianoforte Performance Dec 1994
Associate Diploma (ATCL) in Pianoforte Performance May 1993
The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, London
Grade 8 Piano Performance with merit honor Aug 1992
Grade 8 Theory of Music Dec 1991
Yamaha Music Foundation, Japan
Grade 6 Electone Performance with distinction honor Sept 1992
Grade 6 Piano Performance with distinction honor Sept 1990
ACADEMIC HONORS:
John Dankworth Award for outstanding orchestral arranging abilities Spr 2002
Music Production & Engineering Academic Scholar, Berklee College of Music Spr 2002
Music Production & Engineering Academic Scholar, Berklee College of Music Spr 2001
Berklee Achievement Scholarship, Berklee College of Music Fall 2001-Spr 2002
Dean’s Honor List, Berklee College of Music Fall 1999-Spr 2002
SONGWRITING AWARDS
National University of Singapore KE 7 Annual Songwriting Competition Jan 2002
1st place . Awarded “Best Performance” and “Most popular performer”
Taiwan record label iwant-music.com’s Annual “Best 100 Songs” Competition Apr 2001
5 songs selected in Top 100. 2 tracks on the commercially labeled CD
Ministry of Environment Songwriting Competition, Singapore Feb 1999
1st & 3rd place. Live performance of two songs at Suntec City
Nomura Singapore Pte. Ltd’s “2022” Songwriting Competition May 1997
1st place. Track released on CD and performed live
Singapore Children’s Society Songwriting Competition Nov 1995
1st & 2nd place. 2 tracks on the commercially released CD
LIVE PERFORMANCE:
The Crystals in concert @ Esplanade Concert Hall Nov 23, 2007
Band leader and pianist
Asean Summit Gala Dinner – Singapore Pop Orchestra Nov 20, 2007
Pianist
Music Story with Anthony Png @ Esplanade Concert Hall Oct 18, 2007
Music Director and Pianist
Eric Moo in Concert @ Singapore Expo Max Pavillion Oct 6, 2007
Pianist
Jazz By the Beach @ Sentosa – Greenhouse EFX Sept 15, 2007
Pianist and Singer for fusion band including Boon Chye (sax), Bong (bass) and Boon Gee (drums)
50th Tribute Anniversary to Zhou Xuan @ Esplanade Concert Hall Sept 8, 2007
Music Director, Arranger and Pianist
RSVP @ Park Hotel August 2007 – present
Pianist in a jazz trio with Robert Nalin and Brandon Wong
Jazz by the Beach @ Sentosa – Singapore Jazz Orchestra July 14, 2007
Pianist
Late Nite at the Esplanade – Deb Fung Apr 27-28, 2007
Pianist and backing vocals
IBM private event at Rasa Sentosa Hotel, Singapore – Wendi Koh Trio Apr 4, 2007
Pianist
Singtel private event at Swissotel Ballroom – Wendi Koh Band Mar 26, 2007
Music Director and pianist
Guest of honor: Mr Lee Hsien Yang
PIL private event at Meritus Mandarin Ballroom – Wendi Koh Band Mar 17, 2007
Music Director and pianist
Mosaic Festival at Esplanade – “Waxing Lyrical” by Christine Sham Mar 14, 2007
Backing vocals, Keyboard and live bassist
NTUC Auditorium – Wan Fang and Yu Tai Yan (Taiwan) in concert by TCR Mar 9-10, 2007
Music Director and pianist
Heineken Music Promo for Mosaic Festival – Broken Orange Fence (jazz) Feb 21, 24 & Mar 3, 2007
Pianist
Performances at Harry’s Boat Quay and Harry’s Harbourfront
SK Jewellery exhibition at Raffles City Shopping Centre Jan 5, 2007
Pianist for Stefanie Sun
New Year’s Eve Countdown at Conrad Hotel - Wendi Koh Dec 31, 2006
Music Director and pianist
Celebrate Christmas in Singapore - Tong Building Dec 23, 2006
Lead singer and pianist with Walking on Water
Walking on Water CD launch at Timbre, Singapore Dec 22, 2006
Lead singer and pianist with Walking on Water
Vivocity Official Opening – Stefanie Sun live at Vivo amphitheatre Dec 5, 2006
Pianist
The Wedding Harmony Nov 2006 – present
Pianist
More than 10 shows to date at various luxury hotel ballrooms and country clubs
Yin Zhen Yang in concert @ NTUC Auditorium Aug 19-20, 2006
Music Director and 1st keyboardist
“That’s Entertainment!” presented by Bishan CC Aug 13, 2006
Duo performance with Cat ong
“Into Our Faith” – Walking on Water concert at UCC Theatre Aug 5, 2006
Lead Singer and pianist with Walking on Water
Guest artist Jonathan Koh (guitar)
Stefanie Sun World Tour – Taipei July 29-30, 2006
1st keyboardist
Guest artists Jolin Tsai, F.I.R and Tanya Chua
Jazz by the beach @ Sentosa Siloso beach July 22, 2006
Lead singer and pianist with Walking on Water
“Riceball” @ Shangri-la – Wild Rice fundraiser dinner June 30, 2006
2nd keyboardist
Band accompanied theatre stars Ivan Heng, Glen Goei, Hossan Leong, Sebastian Tan,
Selena Tan, Robin Goh etc.
Sonic Festival 2006 “Boot camp” June 21, 2006
Lead singer and pianist with Walking on Water
Stefanie Sun World Tour – Chongqing, China June 8, 2006
1st keyboardist
Band accompanied guest artist, Ken Chu (F4)
Global Day of Prayer @ Singapore National Stadium June 4, 2006
Band leader and 1st keyboardist
Accompanied Kathy (Arise kids!)
Honda Civic Hybrid Launch June 1, 2006
Lead singer and pianist with Walking on Water
Stefanie Sun World Tour – Genting, Malaysia May 6, 2006
1st keyboardist
Guest stars Tanya Chua and Zhang Dong Liang
Stefanie Sun World Tour (China) – Shanghai (22/4) and Nanjing (28/4) Apr 20-29, 2006
1st keyboardist
40th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Singapore and Japan Apr 8-14, 2006
Band leader, pianist and artist
Performed daily at Shiodome City Centre, Tokyo with band, “Asia Major”
Performed as solo artist on 13th April
The Festival included a talk show by Dick Lee and performances by artists
Tanya Chua and Sachiyo
Musical Moments with Angie and Friends – Esplanade Concourse Apr 3-5, 2006
Pianist and guest artist
Late Nite at Esplanade with Alex Su Mar 31, 2006
Band leader, pianist and guest artist
Performed as solo artist during both evening sets
Mosaic Music Festival 2006 – Deb Fung at Esplanade Outdoor Mar 14, 2006
Singer, pianist
Mosaic Music Festival 2006 – “Ruth Ling and Cat Ong in the Living Room” Mar 11, 2006
Artist
Performed jazz standards with Cat Ong in 30min set
Was interviewed and the performance was filmed by BBC International.
Mandarin Jazz Night at Jazz@Southbridge – Speak Mandarin Campaign Mar 1, 2006
Artist
Performed alongside Jacintha Abishganaden and Alemay Fernandez
Widespread press and news coverage for the event
Chong Feng 4 – Esplanade Theatre Feb 26, 2006
Pianist, band leader and string arranger
Performed with Taiwanese singers Wan Fang and Huang Shu Jun
Stefanie Sun World Tour – Hongkong Coliseum Jan 20 & 21, 2006
1st keyboardist
Guest stars Andy Lau, Miriam Yeung, Fiona and Lin Yi Feng
Stefanie Sun World Tour – Singapore Indoor Stadium Jan 14, 2006
1st keyboardist
Guest stars F.I.R and Tanya Chua
Esplanade Outdoor Theatre – “Fantastic Females” Jan 1, 2006
Artist and band leader
Featuring Ruth’s original compositions on 1st set
Featuring singer Cat Ong and singer/songwriter Eunice Sim on 2nd and 3rd set
Esplanade Outdoor Theatre – Wendi Koh on New Years Countdown Party Dec 31, 2005
Band leader and Keyboardist
All star band including Adam Lee (guitar), Kenn C (bass), Mohd Noor (drums)
Deb Fung in Concert – The Rock Auditorium, Singapore Dec 20, 2005
Keyboardist and vocalist
Indochine Waterfront @ Asian Civilisations Museum Feb 2004 – Sept 2007
Jazz trio pianist
DBS Dinner and Dance at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Dec 2, 2005
Pianist/Singer
Trio with Joanna Dong (voice) and Ignatius Bong (bass)
Lao Jiu the Musical – Theatre Practice, Singapore Nov 11-20, 2005
Keyboardist
10 shows total at the Drama Centre, Singapore
Music composed by Jonathan Price, direction by Belinda Foo
Esplanade Lunchbox Concert – Walking on Water Oct 25, 2005
Lead Singer/Pianist
Played to a 1,600 full house crowd
Esplanade Outdoor Theatre – Chronicles 7 Oct 22, 2005
Keyboardist
All star band featuring popular drummer, Jimmy Lee
Sentosa Cool Deck, Siloso Beach – Jazz by the Beach Oct 1, 2005
Lead singer/pianist with Walking on Water
Also featuring Denise Minefield and band
Hark Music Café, Singapore Sept – Oct, 2005
Singer/Pianist
Stefanie Sun World Tour – Hongkong Coliseum Sept 9-10, 2005
1st keyboardist
2 sellout concerts
Esplanade Outdoor Theatre – Deb Fung in concert July 22-23, 2005
Keyboardist and vocalist
Deb Fung is a winner of Australia’s “Best Gospel Singer” award, 2003
Esplanade Outdoor Theatre – Wendi Koh “Bare Bones” Jun 3-5, 2005
Pianist and Singer
Esplanade Outdoor Theatre – Jessica Soo under the stars May 2, 2005
Pianist
Esplanade Concourse – Lumeni Project May 1, 2005
Pianist
Esplanade Outdoor Theatre – Cat Ong and Friends Apr 30, 2005
Pianist
Esplanade Outdoor Theatre –Walking on Water Apr 29, 2005
Lead singer and pianist for Walking on Water
Centerstage @ Marina Square, Singapore Apr 9 – Sept 2005
Singer and pianist
Thurs night performances with saxophonist Stephen Rufus
Sat night performances with guitarist Daniel Purnomo
OCBC Golf Challenge 2005 Apr 8, 2005
Pianist and singer
Trio with local artists Wendi Koh and Cat Ong
University Cultural Center – “Chong Feng 4” Xinyao concert Mar 25-26, 2005
Pianist, band leader and string arranger/conductor
Accompanies Taiwanese singers Yu Tai Yan, Deng Zhi Hao, Fan Yi Wen
Accompanies Local artistes Wu Qing Kang and Dr. Alex Su
Jazz by the Beach – Sentosa Outdoor Event Mar 19, 2005
Lead singer and pianist for Walking on Water
SPH Life! Theatre Awards Mar 16, 2005
Jazz Pianist for Music and Movement artiste, Aubrey
Mosaic Jazz Festival 2005 – JazzKids Swinging Mar 12-13, 2005
Keyboardist
Coffee Morning and Afternoon Tea @ Esplanade with Robert Fernando Mar 7, 2005
Keyboardist and Singer
PAP Community Day – Sentosa Outdoor Stage Dec 19, 2004
Keyboardist
Accompanied veterans Liang Wern Fook and Hong Shao Xuan
Best of SARAA Super Live Show – Mongolia UB Palace Nov 3 & 4, 2004
Keyboardist
5-piece Singaporean band for Mongolian superstar, Saraa.
Sally Yeh and George Lam US/Canada Concert Tour Sept 2004
1st Keyboardist
Las Vegas – MGM Grand (5/9), Vancouver – Orpheum Theatre (10/9)
Toronto – Casino Rama (12/9)
Late Nite – Hong Shao Xuan @ Esplanade Recital Studios June 25, 2004
Pianist
Stefanie Sun China Concert Tour June – July 2004
1st Keyboardist
Guangzhou (5/6), Beijing (12/6), Chengdu (3/7), Changsha (10/7)
11-piece band, 12 dancers entourage
Bala Clava restaurant and bar @Suntec City, Singapore May 2004
Singer/Pianist
Wala wala café and bar @ Holland Village, Singapore Apr 2004
Singer/Pianist
Girl Friday @ The Arts House, Singapore Apr 2, 2004
Singer/Pianist
Featuring artistes Babes Conde, Alemay, Ann Hussein and Maggie Teng
The Audiophile Music Festival 2004 @ Le Meridien, Singapore Mar 28, 2004
Lead singer/Pianist
Fronts Walking on Water
Accompanies popular artistes Maggie Teng and Cao Jianping
Pattaya Music Festival 2004 Mar 19-21 2004
Jazz Pianist
Performs with artiste Aubrey on invitation
Chong Feng Xinyao Concert 3 – Esplanade Concert Hall Mar 11, 12 2004
Pianist
Accompanies Taiwanese and Singaporean singers Liang Wern Fook, Huang Da Cheng, Pan Ying
and Hong Shao Xuan.
Esplanade Outdoor Theatre – “Love is in the Air” Feb 13, 15 2004
Jazz pianist for Music & Movement artiste, Aubrey
RECORD PRODUCTIONS:
Newfound Jealousy – Shirlyn Tan, Singapore Mar 2007
Arranged piano and strings for title track, “Newfound Jealousy”
Into Our Faith – Walking on Water, Singapore Dec 2006
Producer, Engineer, Composer and Lead Singer
Sing – Jordan Chan, Sony BMG Music Entertainment Jan 2006
Arranged track 2, “Jiao wo zen me bu xiang ni”
Once Upon A Time - S.H.E, H.I.M International Music Dec 2005
Arranged and recorded for string section on track “Lu zhou”
Guiding Love – Covenant Evangelical Free Church Cantonese Album Dec 2005
Album co-producer. Arranger for 10 tracks
Mixed 4 tracks
The Way We Were – Hong Shao Xuan, Singapore Sept 2005
Pianist on seven tracks
Love Crazy – Penny Dai, EMI Music Taiwan Mar 2005
Pianist on first recommended track, “Love Crazy”
Picture of Us – Lumeni Project, Singapore Mar 2005
Producer and Arranger for 4 tracks
Wrote 2 tracks – Being Alone and I am Free
24-7 – Covenant Evangelical Free Church Musical CD Dec 2004
Main producer, Arranger and Pianist
Peut etre Demain – A*mei, Warner Music Taiwan Oct 2004
Arranged and performed track – Guo bu qu
Please Steal This Album – Edison Chan, Emperor Entertainment Group Feb 2004
Co-wrote and arranged track – Nicotine
Arranged, produced and recorded live string quartet at Atomic Studios
Dress me up! – HOCC (Denise Ho), EMI Music Hong Kong Dec 2003
Co-wrote and arranged track – Denise’s Wedding
String arrangement was recorded by Beijing Symphony Orchestra
Heartless You – Jordan Chan, Music Impact Entertainment Taiwan Sept 2003
Co-produced and Co-arranged track - Good Sword
Changing ‘da way – Skritch Aug 2003
Produced and arranged 2 tracks
Recorded and mixed 5 tracks at Red Roof Studios
Live! Unplugged at BCEC – Ruth Ling Dec 2002
How Can I Not – Ruth Ling Aug 2002
Produced, arranged and performed all 11 songs under Red Roof Music
Intermission – Ruth Ling Aug 1999
Produced, arranged and performed all 12 songs under Red Roof Music
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:
Singapore Press Holdings Choir for Speak Mandarin Campaign Opening Ceremony Oct 2005
Arranger
Arranged 2 songs, “Ye Lai Xiang” and “Zhu Fu”
Guest of honor: Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong
Singapore Sports Council – “Majulah Singapura” remixes May 2005
Vocal Arranger
Arranged vocals for 3 songs, sung by VJC and ACJC Choir
Produced by Clement Chow
Mediacorp Radio Singapore Feb 2004
Arranger
Radio Sales Hotline jingle, performed by Vocaluptuous
Big Jin Productions, Singapore Mar –Dec 2003
Arranger/Composer
Arranged a dance remix for Chinese pop singer, Ho Yeow Sun
Composed and arranged for Chinese pop singer, Jordan Chan
Composed and arranged for Canto pop singer, Ho Wan Si
PAP Youth Wing – SM Lee’s 80th Birthday Dinner Musical Sept 2003
Arranger/Recording Engineer
Arranged 3 national day songs for the PAP-original musical
