Side by Side with PWO

Professional Concert Experience for Youths

Student musicians perform onstage alongside members of the Philharmonic Wind Orchestra in a full-length concert at the Esplanade Concert Hall, led by PWO’s Music Director, whose artistic leadership ensures a high standard of musical excellence.

Intergenerational Musical Collaboration

The combined ensemble represents a meaningful exchange between seasoned professionals and emerging musicians, united through shared performance. The concert aims to inspire sustained engagement with wind band music and deepen public appreciation for the art form.

Philharmonic Wind Orchestra (PWO) presents a special Side-by-Side Concert on 29 March 2026 at the Esplanade Concert Hall, bringing together professional musicians and student performers in a shared musical experience.

As part of PWO’s ongoing commitment to education and outreach, selected student musicians from primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions will take the stage alongside members of PWO in this culminating concert. Leading up to the performance, students undergo a period of guided preparation and mentorship, enabling them to participate meaningfully in a professional-level concert setting.

Under the baton of Music Director Dr Leonard Tan, a conductor respected both locally and internationally, the concert celebrates collaboration across generations, showcasing wind band repertoire performed by a combined ensemble. This initiative reflects PWO’s mission to champion wind band music while nurturing future talent, fostering greater appreciation for the arts, and strengthening Singapore’s wind band culture.

Concert Repertoire:

Part 1:

Benjamin Yeo: Future of Tomorrow

James Swearingen: Blue Ridge Saga

Medley from KPop Demon Hunters

Part 2:

Carl Zeller: Der Vogelhandler

⁠David Gillingham: With Heart and Voice

Satoshi Yagisawa: Machu Picchu

(20min Interval)

Part 3:

⁠Claude T. Smith: Variations on a Hymn by Louis Bourgeois

⁠Johan de Meij: Extreme Beethoven

⁠Naohiro Iwai: NSB Millennium 2000

Terms of Ticket Sales

1. Once sold, tickets are strictly non-refundable or exchangeable unless the Singapore government mandates the closure of events in Singapore. All information given is correct at the time of publishing, but is subject to change without prior notice. The Promoter reserves all rights to amend any terms and conditions without prior notice, and, in the event of any dispute, the Promoter’s decision is final.

Conditions of Entry

1. Admission is subject to valid tickets produced at the entrance.
2. Each ticket admits one person.

General

1. Attendees must follow all venue rules and safety guidelines, including any health protocols in place on the event day.
2. Mobile phones must be switched off or switched to silent mode in the theatre.
3. Patrons are required to follow all house rules and regulations set out by the venue. The House Rules are displayed within the venue premises.
4. No food and drinks are allowed in the venue.

Photography / Videography Recording Rules

1. Videography and audio recording are strictly not allowed for this event.
2. Photography is allowed, however the use of flash is strictly prohibited throughout the production. Patrons are kindly reminded to be mindful of their screen brightness as it might affect the enjoyment of other concert-goers.

Access

1. For patrons who require wheelchair-accessible seats, please contact [email protected].

_{All information is correct at time of publishing but may be subject to change without prior notice.}

_{The Promoter reserves the right to amend the above without prior notice. In the event of any dispute, the Promoter’s decision is final.}