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Nanyang Junior College

Chinese Orchestra

Discover the award-winning NYJC Chinese Orchestra, where young musicians explore traditional and modern oriental music, perform at key events, and connect with peers overseas.

Last updated 15 June 2026

Inaugurated in 1978, the NYJC CO seeks to provide a platform for young and interested musicians to learn and share their passion for traditional oriental music. While the orchestra focused only on the traditional Chinese music pieces in the early days, it has, in recent years, developed and embraced the beauty of music pieces of various genres hence expanding the musical repertoire of our Chinese Orchestra.

NYJC CO clinched the Gold with Honours Award in the Singapore Youth Festival (SYF) Central Judging 2009 and 2011. Since 2013, NYJC CO has been awarded the Certificate of Distinction in the biennale SYF Arts Presentations.

NYJC CO provides numerous opportunities for young men and women to showcase their talent. Other than performing in the biennale concert with Guzheng Ensemble at the Singapore Conference Hall, the orchestra is often invited to perform for various grassroots functions. There are also opportunities for the members to interact with their counterparts from overseas through the Music and Cultural Exchange trips to Hong Kong and Taiwan.