Growing number of wind bands in Singapore

Today the scene includes semi-professional wind bands with at least 30 community and alumni bands and more than 220 of such bands in schools. PHOTO: THE PHILHARMONIC WINDS
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

SINGAPORE -While wind bands are often thought of as the lesser cousins to orchestras, the number of such bands in Singapore has grown over the years, providing more choices for music lovers here.

Today the scene includes semi-professional wind bands - Singapore Wind Symphony (SWS), the Philharmonic Winds (Philwinds), and Orchestra Collective - with at least 30 community and alumni bands and more than 220 of such bands in schools.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.