Navigating Possibilties Through Intercultural Music Exchange
Roots and Routes is a four-day intercultural music exchange for youth and individuals interested in cultural music. Attendees will participate in workshops to explore various cultural music styles and their popular pieces. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to collaborate and showcase their talents in an intercultural ensemble context. The event will culminate in a concert on June 21st, marking the conclusion of this enriching music exchange experience.
1. Develop deeper understanding of the different types of cultural music found in Singapore
2. Learn to apply these ideas to your own practice
3. Connect and forge friendships with individuals who share an interest in cultural music traditions
4. Perform together with new friends and professional musicians
5. A platform for participants to exchange their musical traditions and aspirations
Roots & Routes 2024
18th to 21st June 2024 at Singapore Poly Convention Center, Singapore
Meet the Workshop Presenters
Felix Phang
Executive Producer Roots & Routes
Bandleader of The Straits Ensemble
Founder of Pasat Merdu
Composer & Educator
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Kailin Yong
Roots & Routes 2024 Music Director
Musician, Multi-disciplinary Artist.
Co-Founder of Time Collective
Member of The Straits Ensemble
Govin Tan
Co-curator Roots & Routes Workshops
Ethnic Percussionist/Drummer, Composer, Educator
Founder of Flame of the Forest
Member of The Straits Ensemble
Nizarfauzi
Musician & Educator
Member of The Straits Ensemble
Gildon Choo
Co-curator Roots & Routes Workshops
Pipa Musician, Educator, Arts-maker
Founder of Open Score Project
Member of The Straits Ensemble
Azrin Abdullah
Composer, Musician & Founder of Singapore Oudists
Member of The Straits Ensemble
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Wang Chenwei
Composer-in-Residence,
Singapore Chinese Orchestra
Riduan Zalani
Co-Founder & Artistic Director
Nadi Singapura Ltd
Thirukumaran
Founder of Damaru Singapore
Jacky Ng
Suona Musician
Multi-Woodwind Instrumentalist
Founder of 1Chord
Syafiqah 'Adha Sallehin
Composer, Performer and Educator
Sai Vigneshwar
Carnatic vocalist
Producer and Educator
Hydil Kwok
Interpreter, Arts Activist
Chairman of Kelana Purba
Aliff Azman
Muhammad Aliff Bin Azman
(Aliff Azman)
Educator, Musician
Raghavendran Rajasekaran
Composer and Indian Classical Flute Master
Founder of RaghaJazz,
Co-Founder of Music Love Yoga
Educator at Temple of Fine Arts Singapore
Andy Chia
Founder/CEO/Artistic Director SAtheCollective
Megat Muhammad Firdaus
Music Director
Conductor
Malay Traditional Arts Practitioner
Niranjan Pandian
Creative Director of Brahmastra , Composer and Indian Bamboo Flautist
Akilesh
Arranger, Composer, Educator and Performer
Shivangi Dake Robert
Kathak Dance Faculty, Apsaras Arts Academy
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What to expect at Roots & Routes Intercultural Music Exchange
Workshops
Performance Workshops
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who should take part in Roots and Routes: Navigating Possibilities through Intercultural Music Exchange?
MEP, Students from Music CCAs (e.g. Band, Chinese Orchestra, Indian Orchestra), Music Students, Music Graduates, Cultural Practitioners, Professionals
Anyone who is interested about music and practices from different cultures in Singapore. Recommended age: 15 years and above
Is this really free?
Yes!! Registrants will be screened and priority will be given to those who can attend all four days of the programme.
What can I expect from this programme?
You will be attending workshops of your choice, as well as participating in ensemble workshops where you will learn improvisational skills and play simple popular folk melodies, guided by folk music practitioners over the course of four days.
To mark the end of the training, some of you will be able to perform in a finale concert with your peers!
The Straits Ensemble, a professional multicultural ensemble during the symposium, will also perform a concert.
A certificate of participation will be given to participants who go through at least 75% of the symposium activities
When will I know that I am shortlisted for the programme?
When is the deadline for registration?
31 May 2024, 2359hrs (GMT +8)
Shortlisted participants will be notified by end- May.
Can I join all the workshops that are available in the programme?
The four-day music exchange has two workshops running concurrently in the morning and afternoon each day. You can only attend one workshop in the morning and one in the afternoon. You may indicate your preferred workshops after you have been shortlisted at a closer date.
Can I use my attendance hours from this programme to fulfill my CCA requirements from school?
Attendance hours can be provided upon request for conversion into cca points/enrichment hours (for schools)
Are there other activities in this programme besides workshops?
Yes! There will be social networking, reflection sessions, open mics, and more. The event will conclude with a finale concert whereby the cohort will perform with their newfound knowledge of intercultural music.
I still have questions! Who can I ask?
Write to us!