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Recordings of the 2023 YCF Concert have been archived on our YouTube channel.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 Young Composers Forum Workshop Featured on Lianhe Zaobao
CSS is delighted to share that our recent event, the Young Composers Forum Workshop, has been featured on Lianhe Zaobao! We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Joyce…
CSS Young Composers Forum Reading Session with Weird Aftertaste Ensemble
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 partnership with the Weird Aftertaste…
Participant Reflections
Xavier Hui: Reflection on YCF 2023
"Personally, I find the Composers' Forum very insightful! From a compositional standpoint, I've acquired new perspectives on how to write more sonic-oriented works, and how to create more organic forms…
Andre Goh: Reflections on YCF 2023
"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 and benefits of what it…
