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We believe music has the power to transcend borders and spark new possibilities.
At Pasat Merdu, we are driven by respect for cultures, a passion for innovation, and a deep commitment to inclusivity.
We welcome every voice, knowing that diversity makes our song richer.
And we plant seeds for tomorrow, nurturing a musical world that generations can inherit with pride.
Our Mission
Pasat Merdu aims to deepen intercultural understanding and navigate the Singaporean Sound through education as well as the commission, presentation and promotion of new works
A Distinctive Singaporean Sound Presented On The World Stage
Vision
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Pasat Merdu - by Felix Phang
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Ondeh Ondeh Excerpt (The Straits Ensemble)
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天黑黑 Ti O O - Roots & Routes 2024 Finale Concert
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Our Work
Programmes
New Sights Fellowship Programme 2023
New Sights is a fellowship programme designed for composers to create new intercultural work, with a focus on the process towards creation. Six fellows will go through a rigorous programme of talks, performances, lectures, site visits and mentorship. They will premiere their compositions with The Straits Ensemble and conclude the fellowship by presenting what they have learnt through a public sharing platform.
Our Flagship Ensemble - The Straits Ensemble
Music of The Straits Ensemble
The Straits Ensemble is Pasat Merdu’s flagship ensemble.
The Straits Ensemble is a musical collective that champions Singapore cultural music exchanges, influenced by the ever-changing global music landscape and jazz sensibilities.
With an instrumentation that embodies Singapore's cultural sound, The Straits Ensemble navigates the
rich tapestry of Singapore's heritage and taps on a global kampung spirit to celebrate diversity.
The Straits Ensemble aims to deepen intercultural understanding through Teaching Artistry and
present a distinctive Singaporean sound on the world stage.
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