{"id":8869,"date":"2025-08-28T20:47:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T12:47:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cssingapore.org\/?p=8869"},"modified":"2025-08-28T20:47:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T12:47:41","slug":"call-for-applications-choral-composition-with-zechariah-goh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cssingapore.org\/index.php\/2025\/08\/28\/call-for-applications-choral-composition-with-zechariah-goh\/","title":{"rendered":"Call for Applications: Choral Composition with Zechariah Goh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f5f2f0&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_column _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>PROGRAMME OVERVIEW<br \/><\/strong>Build a solid foundation as you explore the dynamic landscape of choral\u00a0 composition. By uncovering the key elements that shape this art form, gain practical tools to empower your <br \/>journey of developing a unique voice as a choral composer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR<br \/><\/strong><em>Dr. Zechariah Goh<\/em><br \/><em>Principal Lecturer in Composition at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts<\/em><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Known for his distinctive fusion of Southeast Asian-Chinese elements with Western traditions, Dr Goh&#8217;s portfolio includes choral, orchestral, chamber, and wind ensemble music that have been performed locally and internationally, and is frequently commissioned by leading ensembles and choral institutions around the world.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Goh holds a Doctorate in Composition from the University of Kansas, and brings decades of experience as an educator, composer, and adjudicator for various competitions and workshops, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tokyo International Choral Composition Competition<\/li>\n<li>Philippines Choral Association Composition Competition<\/li>\n<li>SSO Composer Workshop<\/li>\n<li>SYC Ensemble Singers: Living Music series &#8211; composition workshop<\/li>\n<li>Singapore Saxophone Symposium composition workshop<\/li>\n<li>Taiwan Choral Director&#8217;s Association Choral Composition Workshop<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>TOPICS<br \/><\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Analysis:<\/em><\/span> Western choral compositions and current practices<br \/><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">New approaches:<\/span><\/em> Non-western choral works<br \/><em>Text:<\/em> Setting words to music<br \/><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em>Application:<\/em><\/span> How to apply choral harmony, counterpoint and textural devices in today&#8217;s compositions<br \/><em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Storytelling:<\/span><\/em> Create a strong narrative in musical creation<\/p>\n<p><strong>FEES<br \/><\/strong>SGD 2,000 with SGD 75 off every successful referral<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>APPLICATION DEADLINE<br \/><\/strong>6 September 2025<strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>View more info <a href=\"https:\/\/cssingapore.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/20250605-infopack_1.0_OCR.pdf\">here<\/a>!<br \/><\/strong><strong>For more enquiries, email <a href=\"mailto:choralcompclass@gmail.com\">choralcompclass@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PROGRAMME OVERVIEWBuild a solid foundation as you explore the dynamic landscape of choral\u00a0 composition. 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