"Without music, life would be a mistake."
- Friedrich Nietzsche

The National University of Singapore Symphony Orchestra

Photo taken by Simon Toh

NUSSO performing Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique

Photo taken by Simon Toh

NUSSO with cellist Natasha Liu

Photo taken by Simon Toh

NUSSO in rehearsal with our conductor, Maestro Lim Soon Lee

Photo taken by Simon Toh

Members of NUSSO performing at our annual chamber concert, Miniatures

Photo taken by Joshua Koo

Our wind quintet performing in 101 Guide to the Instruments of the Orchestra

Our backstage antics!

Photo taken by Joshua Koo

NUSSO at CFA House Party 2010 with Assistant Conductor Foo Say Ming

Photo taken by Joshua Koo

8th Aug 2010
No comments

NUSSO Presents (Folk)lórica!

Posted by admin @ 11:44 PM in Events, NUSSO Concerts, Upcoming Events

The NUS Symphony Orchestra is proud to present (Folk)lórica, an evening of orchestral favourites inspired by folk tunes, dances and themes, from the seductive choruses of Bizet’s popular Carmen to the familiar melodies of Grieg’s Peer Gynt.

Date: 12th Sept 2010
Venue: NUS University Cultural Centre Hall
Time: 6 pm

Conductor: Foo Say Ming

Free admission. Tickets will be available at the door from 5pm onwards.

(Folk)lórica is part of the NUS Symphony Orchestra’s series of outreach concerts intended at introducing the public to the lighter side of classical music.

read more…

2nd Sep 2010
No comments

(Folk)lórica Ticket Updates

Posted by admin @ 11:26 PM in Miscellaneous

Due to overwhelming demand for tickets to (Folk)lórica, our upcoming concert this September, we have decided to close online ticket pre-orders to ensure that enough tickets will be available at the door for members of the public. However, if you are still interested in attending our concert, you are encouraged to collect you free tickets at the door at 5pm on 12th September (our concert date). We thank you for your understanding and apologise for any inconvenience caused.

24th Aug 2010
No comments

NUSSO Freshmen Guide

Posted by admin @ 11:34 PM in Articles, Miscellaneous

Originally written as a one-stop guide to the bare essentials of being a NUSSO member, the NUSSO Freshmen Guide is a candid, informal introduction to the orchestra. While the guide was specially written for our newly-recruited members, we have decided to make it available online for our members’ easy reference and your reading pleasure.

Click to download the Freshmen Guide (PDF format)

20th Aug 2010
No comments

Welcome Tea Photos!

Posted by admin @ 10:41 AM in Casual Photos, Events, Misc Events, Photos, Rehearsal Photos

Last Wednesday, we invited our newly-recruited members to a welcome tea at the CFA Auditorium; the evening’s programme included a short presentation on the NUS Symphony Orchestra, followed by a catered dinner and rehearsals for our upcoming September concert, (Folk)lórica.

Click on the thumbnails below to see the photos in a larger resolution.

NUSSO Welcome Tea Introductions Welcome Tea Presentation Lining up for refreshments...
Getting ready for rehearsals Say hello to our freshies!
14th Aug 2010
No comments

NUSSO Welcome Tea 2010

Posted by admin @ 1:55 PM in Events, Misc Events

The NUS Symphony Orchestra would like to invite all our newly recruited freshies to our annual Welcome Tea on 18th August 2010 (this coming Wednesday). Get to know your seniors, find out more about the orchestra and join us for rehearsals afterwards!

NUSSO Welcome Tea 2010
Date: 18th August 2010
Time: 6.00pm
Venue: CFA Studios

Older Posts »