As CSS expands, we would like to recruit new volunteers to contribute to our digital and offline initiatives! If interested, please fill up our volunteer application form via our website.

1) Writer’s Club:

The Writers’ Club is an open, collaborative space for young and emerging writers who are curious about contemporary music in and from Singapore. Members join a supportive community that values fresh perspectives, critical thinking, and creative expression. Opportunities include:

• • Idea-sharing and community building through relaxed gatherings and guided discussions on current topics in contemporary music, culture, and creative practice.
  • Concert reviewing opportunities, with complimentary tickets to performances featuring contemporary music, encouraging firsthand engagement and thoughtful reflection.
  • Writing short essays that respond to new works, artistic trends, interdisciplinary ideas, and broader questions surrounding contemporary music today.
  • Interviewing composers and artists through podcasts and other multimedia formats, offering immediate and personal insights for publication in the Musings section of the CSS website.

Who should join?
Emerging composers, performers, musicologists, and interdisciplinary artists who are curious about contemporary music. No prior publishing experience required. The Writers’ Club is a place to develop your voice, gain publishing experience, and connect with others who are passionate about new music.

2) Singapore Composers Music Archive:

The Singaporean Composers Music Archive (SCMA) is a dedicated repository to archive, preserve, and promote the musical works of Singaporean composers in partnership with NUS Libraries and the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music. Volunteers will be expected to:

• • Curate and review submissions according to guidelines and help collate metadata
  • Liaise with composers and assist with communications and outreach
  • Assist with project coordination (scheduling, taking minutes, tracking progress, maintaining task list)
  • Assist with issues concerning copyright, licensing, and permissions

3) Event photographers / videographers:

We are seeking photographers and videographers to record physical events such as the Singapore Composers Festival, and in-person workshops such as CSS Connects, CSS Composer Lab, and Young Composers Forum sessions. Volunteers will be expected to:

• • Photograph still images or record videos of CSS events for publishing on our website and social media
  • Equipment will not be provided so please bring your own

4) Admin & research support:

We are seeking volunteers to assist our staff in administrative matters. Volunteers will be expected to:

• • Research for grants and funding organizations to support CSS initiatives
  • Assist admin staff with general writing work, such as drafting letters, emails, and grant proposals

All volunteers will gain free membership while volunteering with CSS. Read about our membership benefits here!