THE TENG ENSEMBLE

Their works take inspiration from Singapore’s heritage and are presented in a way that is accessible and representative of Singaporean culture and a Southeast Asian musical language. They have been invited to perform at several prestigious events such as the Youth Olympic Games, Shanghai World Expo, Gastech 2015 Singapore Launch in Seoul, Travel Business Leaders Award jointly organised by Singapore Tourism Board

and CNBC, 35th Speak Mandarin Campaign Launch, 20th World Orchid Conference, 11th World Chinese Entrepreneurs Convention, 5th ASEAN Culture & Arts Ministers' Meeting, Singapore Heritage Festival, Singapore Night Festival, and for the South African and Australian High Commissions. The ensemble’s major concerts in 2012 and 2013 at the Esplanade Recital Studio were both fully sold out, and they are slated to be back at the Esplanade Concert Hall in 2016.

The critically acclaimed TENG Ensemble bridges the traditional and contemporary with the use of technology and a sound that is current, innovative, visionary and urban—guided by Asian aesthetics.

C U R R E N T I N N O V A T I V E V I S I O N A R Y U R B A N

We are a Singaporean sound

that is current, innovative,

visionary and urban—guided by

Asian aesthetics.

As music specialists with over 10

years of experience, our programming

is sharp, exact and discerning, catered

to today’s audience and today’s taste.

Our music is a unique, cultural blend

of sounds from the East and West,

traditional and contemporary styles,

showcased in an energetic and

exhilarating performance.

THE TENG SOUND

MEDIA CLIPPINGS

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While one cannot pinpoint the exact genre of the ensemble’s music, it stirs theheart of the listener, making them yearn for more.

...gave the enthusiastic audience much to cheer about

The ensemble's sense of adventure has led them to incorporate sounds from daily life into their music – often in enigmatic ways.

[I] was treated to delightful music at yesterday'sBusiness China Awards by Chinese instrumentalists from the TENG Ensemble.

Enjoyed the performances by The TENG Company. The sheng player was particularly expressive.

QUOTES FROM THE MEDIA

The TENG Ensemble’s debut album 八 Eight features eight tracks that draw references to diverse musical styles and styles and various genres of popular music such as film, TV, anime, electronica and soft rock.

The album is distributed by Japanese record label S2S and is available for purchase on

www.sensemusicstore.com

Launched in 2013 to celebrate The TENG Company’s eighth anniversary.

THE ALBUM

笙SHĒNG

Ji Wei read music at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, China under renowned Sheng masters Professor Yang Shoucheng and Feng Haiyun. He started learning the Sheng since he was 10, under Guo Changsuo and has received guidance from Professor Xu Chao Ming (Shanghai Conservatory) and Weng Zhen Fa. In 2004, he won the first prize at the First Solo Combined Category for Guanzi, Suona and Sheng in Singapore’s National Chinese Music Competition. In the same competition, he was also twice a first-prize winner in the Ensemble Category (2000, 2004).

Three-time Sheng champion at the National Chinese Music Competition

Other achievements and leadership roles include:• Recipient of the prestigious Shell-National Arts Council Scholarship in 2005.• Co-founder and Executive Director of The TENG Company.• Multiple-award winning Sheng performer.• Executive Committee member of the Singapore Chinese Music Federation.• Director of the Musicians Guild of Singapore.•• President of the Singapore Sheng Association.• Music Director and Founder of the first and only Sheng ensemble in South East Asia, "Resonance".• Music Director and Conductor of the Chinese orchestras of Raffles Institution, Raffles Junior College, Catholic High School (Primary), Elias Park Primary School and Temasek Polytechnic.

Recipient of the Singapore Youth Award 2015, the nation’s highest accolade for outstanding youths

PROFILE: YANG JI WEI

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Samuel obtained his PhD in Ethnomusicology from the University of Sheffield in 2009 and is the Artistic Director and Pipa player of The TENG Company. Other achievements and leadership roles include:• Author of the books “Impressions of a Pipa Player” (2003) and “QI: An Instrumental Guide to the Chinese Orchestra” (2005).•• Recipient of the Outstanding Young Persons of Singapore Award 2009, the JCCI Singapore Foundation Culture Award 2009, the Henry Worthington Scholarship, the Singapore Institute of Management Teaching Excellence Award 2012 and the Ngee Ann Polytechnic 50th Anniversary Distinguished Alumni Award for Arts & Culture. • Member of the Music Education Programme Advisory Committee of SIM University• Head of Research at the Singapore Chinese Music Federation.•• Mentor for the Artist Mentor Scheme (2013 & 2014), an initiative helmed by the Singapore Teachers’ Academy for the aRts (STAR) and supported by the National Arts Council.• Adjunct faculty at University at University at Buffalo-Singapore Institute of Management and LASALLE College of the Arts.

Recipient of the Outstanding Young Persons of

Singapore Award and the JCCI Singapore

Foundation Culture Award

In his youth, Samuel was described by the Singapore Business Times as “one of the best Pipa players in Singapore” and was a two-time Pipa champion at Singapore’s National Chinese Music Competition (2000, 2002). He has performed in the capacity of soloist and chamber musician in Melbourne, Shanghai, Beijing, Bangkok, Copenhagen, London, Dublin, Mayo, Wales and Vientiane among other cities. An advocate of contemporary work, he premiered the works of renowned local and international composers, as well as collaborated with several Singaporean arts groups and international artists. In December 2013, Samuel was ofofficially invited by the Chulaborn Research Institute on a concert tour to China with Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol of Thailand. In 2013, he set up The Pipa Quartet with three of his award-winning students and revolutionised the instrument, creating the world's first electo-acoustic pipa, which was also supported by the National Arts Council’s Creation Grant.

One of Southeast Asia’s best Pipa players

PROFILE: SAMUEL WONG

Gerald obtained his Honours and Masters Degrees from the University of New South Wales, Australia along with a Licentiate from the Royal Schools of Music (LRSM) in Cello Teaching. In 2010, he graduated with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) from the National Institute of Education. As an established educator, Gerald is currently engaged to coach in the Chinese Orchestras & String Ensembles at Temasek Polytechnic, St. Margaret’s Secondary, Nanyang Girls High School, Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road), Anglo-Chinese School (International), Catholic High Primary, Sembawang Primary. A two-time 1st Prize WinnerWinner (2004 and 2000) and Merit award recipient (2002) in the Senior Ensemble Category of the National Chinese Music Competition, Gerald has had extensive engagements with numerous ensembles such as the University of New South Wales Symphony Orchestra, Singapore Chinese Orchestra, Singapore National Youth Orchestra, Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra, Singapore Youth Chinese Orchestra and The Singapore Indian Orchestra amongst others. His appointments as principal cellist in these orchestra and ensemble groups have enabled him to perform in Beijing, Shanghai, Korea, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Australia throughout his career.

Award-winning Cellist and two-time 1st Prize Winner at the National Chinese Music Competition

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PROFILE: GERALD TEO

Peh Linde graduated in Recording Arts (Hons) at the prestigious Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore on a full scholarship in 2015. Awarded the COMPASS Silver Award (2010) for outstanding performance, Peh Linde’s works draw from a vibrant palette of colours and she experiments widely with genres ranging from pop, urban and electronic, to orchestral and musicals, and mixing a unique combination of orchestral and ethnic sounds into modern pop arrangements

AsAs a Music Arranger and Producer, Peh Linde has worked on various theme songs and productions for Chingay Parade, W!ld Rice, Mediacorp Channel 5 and Channel 8, xinmsn.com, Capital 95.8FM, UFM 100.3FM, HSR International Realtors Pte Ltd and City Developments Limited. She has also worked alongside renowned local producers such as Iskandar Ismail, Elaine Chan, Bang Wenfu and Eric Ng, and created Sound Designs for product and campaign advertisements for Wing Tai Asia and Ministry of Defence, Singapore.

TTo date, Peh Linde’s discography includes soundtracks for theatre production ‘Monkey Goes West’ and Dick Lee’s musical ‘Hot Pants’, Mando-pop artiste Kenny Khoo’s debut album and Maestro Guitar ambassador Neil Chan’s debut guitar EP. Her portfolio spans 1 award-winning instrumental album (10th Hi-Fi Album Awards, China), 3 musical soundtracks, 2 Mando-pop albums, 1 solo guitar album and 1 single release.

Scholar with the prestigious Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music at NUS

PROFILE: HUANG PEH LINDE

David is a self-taught guitarist who has been playing the acoustic guitar since he was 15.

Possessing the gift of perfect pitch, David plays primarily by ear rather than score and has

developed a unique technique of playing the guitar that allows for both melodic and percussive

elements to be performed concurrently.

HeHe began his education in music on the piano at the age of 5, obtaining ABRSM Grade 5 in

Theory of Music and on Piano at the age of 11. David then picked up the acoustic guitar at the

age of 15, learning through a mix of theoretical knowledge, listening and practical

experimentation. Between 2007 and 2011, David was involved in numerous local music

productions such as Emerge by NUS CAC Voices, Campus Superstar Reunion Concert, Shatec

Graduation Exam Event and Earth Hour at NUS. In this period of time, he was also appointed

Vice-President of the Singapore Institute of Management Guitar Club, worked as an instructor

teachingteaching workshops for ukulele and guitar in primary and secondary schools for The Eighth

Note Music School, and was invited to give a talk at the TEDXNUS event in 2010.

David obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University at Buffalo in 2013.

Guitar whizz with the gift of perfect pitch

PROFILE: DAVID KHOR

Ee Kia made his public solo debut at the age of 17 with the role of 'Cobweb' in the Singapore Lyric Opera (SLO)'s production of Britten's A Midsummer Night's Dream (1997). At 18, he topped a nationwide audition to sing the treble solo in Bernstein's Chichester Psalms (1998) with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO). Other notable solo performances include Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Pie Jesu’, at the televised 2010 YTL Concert at the Botanic Gardens featuring Andrea Bocelli and the world premiere of Mark Chan’s operetta ‘Flight of the Jade Bird’ commissioned as the opening item for the SingaporeSingapore Arts Festival 2012, where he originated the role of the Jade Bird. Ee Kia then reprised the role in the Hong Kong New Vision Arts Festival held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Studio Theatre in December 2012.

Rare type of classical male singing

voice that is equivalent to a female

mezzo-soprano

A familiar face in the local classical music scene, Ee Kia was invited to speak at the inaugural prestigious TEDx conference held at the Singapore Management University in September 2013. Ee Kia is at the same time a sought after vocal instructor and choral conductor, and has directed various exemplary choirs, including the Singapore Lyric Opera Children’s Choir, the Singapore Teachers’ Academy for the aRts (STAR) choir, the Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) choir, the Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) choir as well as the Anglo-Chinese School (Primary) choir to name a few. Ee Kia currently servesserves on the Artist-Mentor Scheme, an initiative helmed by STAR and supported by the National Arts Council. Ee Kia is also a former presenter with Mediacorp’s radio station Symphony 92.4FM.

PSC Scholar with the Ministry of

Education, Singapore and First-Class

Honours Music Graduate from the

University of Birmingham, UK

PROFILE: PHUA EE KIA

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