Music Awards

I am humbled and grateful for the instruction and guidance of my violin teacher , Ms Ying-Chu Lin. I enjoy the rigour of her lessons, where she has taught me how to interpret the pieces I am learning, the phrasing of different sections, and the recording-perfect demos she plays never fails to inspire me to do better.

In March 2025, I was honoured to receive a 100% full scholarship from the Singapore International Music Competition to the OrkesterEfterskolen Chamber Music Festival in Denmark. I attended masterclasses, performed in chamber ensembles and as a soloist, including a solo performance at Holstebro Church. I feel incredibly blessed and humbled to have been part of this unforgettable experience.

In 2024, I was grateful to receive 1st Place in the American Protégé International Vocal Competition (Junior Category, U14). I had the privilege of performing The Swallow, a Kazakh folk song, at Carnegie Hall in New York City, an experience I will always treasure.

I was one of the Top 5 Musicians for the London Young Musician competition (2023-24 Season 4). In this season, my performances were awarded multiple Gold and Special Awards received across Violin (Grade 8 and Under 10 categories) and Singing (Under 10 category). I'm truly thankful for the encouragement and support.

In 2024, I was honoured to receive 1st Place in the Golden Classical Music Awards (Violin, Junior Category). I was invited to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City that December—an opportunity that deeply inspired and encouraged me on my musical journey.

In December 2024, I was awarded Silver in Category C of the Singapore International Music Competition. I was invited to perform at the Winners Recital at Esplanade and was deeply honoured to be selected as the sole recipient of a 100% scholarship to attend the OrkesterEfterskolen Chamber Music Festival in Denmark in 2025, as one of the top winners in my category for excellence in violin performance.

About the competition: https://simcsg.com/

I was awarded Second Prize in the Salzburg International Music Competition (Junior Virtuoso I Category). It was a privilege to be recognised among young musicians from around the world, and I’m thankful for the opportunity to share my music.

About the Competition: https://salzburgwettbewerb.com/final-results-violin/

The MGS Primary Choir participated in SYF 2024. We achieved a Merit Award. I sang the Soprano part for the SYF.

I was awarded 1st Prize in the Edinbinary International Music Competition (Children C Category). At the Winner’s Gala Concert held at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory Hall, I opened the evening with a live performance of Kabalevsky’s Violin Concerto in C. It was both terrifying and exhilarating to be the first on stage, but definitely an experience I’ll never forget.

I was awarded 1st Prize in the Gold International Classical Music Competition (GICMC), Classical Vocal – Category III. It was a meaningful milestone in my vocal journey, and I’m thankful for the opportunity to share my love for classical music with a wider audience.

In 2024, I was awarded 2nd Prize in the Gold International Classical Music Competition (GICMC), Violin – Category III. It was an inspiring experience that challenged me to grow as a performer, and I’m grateful for the encouragement and recognition.

I was awarded a Distinction for my Violin Grade 8 Performance ABRSM exam, which I took at the beginning of Primary 5. I performed a varied repertoire which included Vivaldi’s ‘Autumn’, Beriot’s ‘Adagio’ and ‘Capriccio’ by Cecile Chaminade. It was an exciting and challenging experience, and I am thankful for the guidance of my tutor, Ms Lin.

I was awarded 1st Place in the Vienna Virtuoso Competition (Junior Category – Violin) for my performance of the Allegro movement from Vivaldi’s Concerto No. 3 in F major, Op. 8, “Autumn”. Capturing the spirit of the harvest dance and its changing moods was both a challenge and a joy.

I was also invited to perform at the Winner’s Gala concert in Berlin.

in April 2024, I was awarded Gold in the London Young Musician competition (Young Talent Under 10 Category) for my violin performance of Capriccio by Cécile Chaminade.

I was awarded 2nd Place in the Vienna Virtuoso Competition (Junior Category – Vocals). I was also invited to perform at the winner’s Gala Concert in Berlin.

I was awarded a Distinction for my Singing Grade 5 Performance exam. I enjoyed singing the pieces which were in different languages, including German and Italian. It also helped that we had sang an Italian song in the MGS Primary Choir for the SYF, so I was able to understand some of the lyrics.

I took the Grade 6 Theory exam in March 2025. I am grateful to my teacher, Ms Karen Lee who inspired and guided me through the process.

I participated in the YWCA HeART Beats Music and Charity Festival as both a performer and artist, supporting fundraising efforts for over 2,000 underprivileged families and empowerment programmes for women and children.

I performed Vivaldi’s Autumn (Allegro) and Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins (Vivace) as a duet, and contributed two original artworks for auction. Through this event, I raised a total of $1,335. It was a meaningful opportunity to give back to the community through music and art.

I was awarded a Merit for my Grade 5 theory examination which I took in Primary 4. I would like to thank my teacher, Ms Karen Lee for guiding me and teaching me.

The Singapore Raffles International Music Festival (SRIMF) was my first solo violin competition since I picked up the violin at the age of 7.

I was thrilled to receive a Bronze award for my live performance of Veracini’s ‘Allegro’ in the Junior B Category (Ages 10-12).

I was awarded a Distinction for my Violin Grade 5 Performance exam, which I took at the beginning of Primary 4. The 1st piece, Folia, was the most challenging as it had a number of double stops. My teacher mentioned that most students would not choose that piece as it took them a long while to play it fluently. Though it was daunting, I am glad I persevered as I really liked the piece and the 4 variations that were tested.

When I was 9, I had the honour of performing at ChildAid, a charity concert organised by The Straits Times and The Business Times. Held at the University Cultural Centre (UCC), the event raised funds for The Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund and The Business Times Budding Artists Fund, which support children and youth from low-income families.

It was a truly meaningful experience to contribute through music.

The MGS Primary String Ensemble performed in SYF 2022 and we achieved a Distinction award from the school for our performance.

When I was in Primary 2, I was selected to represent my class for the 2021 MGS Arts Festival. As it was Covid period, we could not perform live. Therefore, the teachers streamed our pre-recorded performance to all the classes. I performed ‘Castle on a Cloud’ from the musical, Les Miserables.

This was my first violin exam that I took in Primary 2 after about a year of learning. Back then, I was also learning the piano and exploring many other areas, including dance, tennis, art and singing. I practiced hard on my pieces and managed to score a Distinction award for this Grade 2 ABRSM Violin Performance exam.