Date : 31 October 2014Ref no: BATS/G/00111

BATS MEMO

MASTERCLASS 2

Kindly be informed that masterclass 2 (Saturday - 6/12/14) has been changed to a new date on Friday 12/12/14 at 8:00pm to 10:00pm

Original Date New Date

6/12/14 12/12/14

Saturday Friday

We will be doing a choral work for masterclass 2, scores will be uploaded for your convenience to download.

Kindly read the MASTERCLASS GUIDELINES carefully and in detail. If you have any questions, kindly EMAIL us at batsinfo@broadwayacademy.asia. Kindly note that we prefer any communication to be done via email for our record purposes. We wish you a successful masterclass.

Management

MASTERCLASS GUIDELINES

1. Each student must follow the given group that they are assign to. Strictly NO CHANGE of group is permitted for any reason. If a student does not make it to the masterclass, no replacement will be given.

2. ALL students must arrive by 7:45pm. Masterclass will begin strictly on time at 8:00pm. Late comers will not be allowed in.

3. Due to the number of students in each group, only the names in the group shall be permitted in the room. Parents or guardian who wish to sit in will need to consult the management if there is available space. We do not guarantee depending upon turn up of the day.

4. Attendance will be taken at 7:45pm. We will begin vocal warm up at 8:00pm sharp. Bring water if you need but NO SWEET drinks allowed in the studio.

5. Students are required to dress appropriately to a group class. No shorts and singlet permitted.

6. KINDLY NOTE THAT MASTERCLASS IS COMPULSORIZED IN YOUR VOCAL PACKAGE AND MAY NOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR A PRIVATE SESSION.

Masterclass Facilitator : Casey Koh MA (Mahidol), BPA (Hons) Malaya, FIMEB (Sydney), LGSMD (PPD) (London)

Casey pursued his Bachelors Degree at the Cultural Center University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur majoring in Clarinet while minoring the Flute. Casey furthered his studies at The College of Music, Mahidol University, Thailand where he obtained a Masters Degree in Clarinet Performance.

During his Pre-University years Casey studied Clarinet briefly with Bohari Sahlan and Raymond Kong. While studying at the Cultural Center University Malaya, Casey studied the clarinet under the tutelage of Philip Arkinstall from the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. As a performance student, Casey minored the Flute and Piccolo under the tutelage of Sonia Croucher from the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. While at the Masters Degree level, Casey then furthered his clarinet studies with Cassandra Fox-Percival and Yos Vaneesorn. Casey also attended occasional lessons and masterclasses with Dmitri Ashkenazy (Concert Soloist & Recording Artist), Ricardo Morales (Philadelphia Philharmonic Orchestra) , Charlie Suriyakham (US Coastguard Band), Cheryl Melfi (Prof. of Clarinet, Mahidol University) and Craig Wernick (Sydney Symphony Orchestra).

As an ensemble player, Casey was in the first batch of "High Winds" ensemble player under the direction of Joost Flach. Casey is part of The Imperial Trio in Bangkok, Thailand playing along side with Marcin Swawelsky (Poland) and Eri Higashide (Japan). He also appeared in several MPO Encounter Series concert at the Dewan Filharmonic Petronas performing Mozart's Clarinet Concerto KV622 conducted by Gergaly Sugar (MPO), Mozart Clarinet Quintet & kegelstadt Trio with the Enconter Ensemble. Casey has also played in several clarinet choirs and ensemble including 4Reeds Clarinet Quartet and Mahidol University Clarinet Choir. Casey also played in the accompanying ensemble for the musical Pygmalion.

Casey's orchestral experience started out with the appointment as conductor of the Kolej Yayasan Saad Orchestra (1998) and Band Director of St. Francis' Institution Military Band (1998). Upon relocating himself to Kuala Lumpur, Casey played with the Kuala Lumpur Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Dr. Ota. Casey was also appointed as assistant conductor of the University Malaya Symphony Orchestra (2004) and conductor of the University Malaya Symphonic Band (2004). In the same year, Casey was appointed as band Director for the Soka Gakkai Fei Yang Wind Orchestra and the Sultan Alam Shah Wind Orchestra. While in Thailand, Casey was appointed a full time position with the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra in 2007 and successfully completed 2 full years season and a performance at the Tokyo Opera City, Japan.

As a Singer and Musical Director, Casey sang in the National Choir while performing Carl Orf's Carmina Burana and several other choral works. Casey was the musical director for SHOUT! The Mod Musical, Some Enchanted Evening, Dreamgirls, Rent and other Broadway Musicals and concert recitals. As a soloist, Casey has been invited to perform in many recitals which includes a special duo with classical guitar at the International Guitar Festival, Thailand (2008). He also played the Saxophone in a gamelan concert with

Rhythm In Bronze Gamelan Ensemble (2004). Casey has recently performed in a masterclass in Melbourne, Australia singing several selections from the Broadway Musicals. Casey's vast experience in the performing arts world has led him to several teaching, tutoring and lecturing positions at various institutions including The University of Malaya, UiTM, UCSI, Bangkok International School and several other schools and colleges.

In addition to the performance and directing positions, Casey is often invited as guest speaker and clinician for Broadway Musicals, Workshops and Band Clinics all over the country and internationally. Casey is currently a lecturer at ASWARA with specialization in Musical Theater. Casey is currently the Managing Director and Executive Producer at Broadway Academy, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.