Young Composers Forum
In 2016, the Composers Society of Singapore launched its first edition of the Young Composers Forum, a mentorship programme for young composers under the age of twenty-one, who are considering a career in composition.
Under the tutelage of senior CSS composers, up to 10 aspiring young composers will be guided through a 6-month creative period consisting of meet-the-musicians sessions, masterclasses and workshops, while working towards writing new piece for the YCF ensemble-in-residence. The programme culminates in a final concert, featuring the works written during the programme.
Recordings of the 2023 YCF Concert have been archived on our YouTube channel. Check out the playlist!
– Dates and details for the next YCF have not been announced. Please stay tuned! –
Recent News
CSS is proud to announce the success of the Young Composers Forum Reading Session that took place last Saturday on the 20th of January! In...
The Composers Society of Singapore is delighted to share our next phase of the Young Composer Forum this Saturday (20th Jan 2024) at the Stamford...
The CSS is pleased to feature the sharing session that took place as part of the Young Composers Forum (CSS-YCF). The selected composers were able...
The CSS is pleased to share the inception of the Young Composers Forum (CSS-YCF) between selected composers and our ensemble-in-residence weird...
ANNOUNCEMENT:Please come and support the final event of the Forum for Young Composers organised by the Composers Society of Singapore. Date: 12 June...
Participants Reflections
“Personally, I find the Composers’ Forum very insightful! From a compositional standpoint, I’ve acquired new perspectives on how to write more...
“I think that the Young Composers’ Forum is a good opportunity for composers that want to learn more about what composers actually do the hardships...
Through this experience, I’ve been able to meet many new peers, bringing their own style of music composition. It was a very eye opening experience...
“The YCF was an enriching experience, thanks to the opportunity to consult world-class composers and to work with wonderful musicians. I was...
“The Young Composers’ Forum organised by the Composers Society of Singapore was a truly meaningful experience for me as an emerging composer of new...
“YCF has been an incredibly rewarding experience for me. Beyond an opportunity to write a new piece and explore new musical boundaries, the...
“Being able to be part of this YCF programme is firstly definitely very wholesome — got to meet and know new friends and fellow contemporaries who...
“I am very fortunate to have attended this programme by the Composers Society of Singapore and to have my music performed and commented on by the...
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