The TENG Company

✨ Once Upon a Full Moon 2024 has left a lasting imprint on our hearts! 🌕 We are deeply grateful to the over 2,100 extraordinary audience members who joined us for three unforgettable nights, culminating in a sold-out Saturday show! 🎉 Together, we shared the transformative power of music with our partners, beneficiaries, and supporters. Your enthusiasm and encouragement have fueled our passion like never before.

In honor of TENG’s 20th anniversary, this concert was more than a performance - it was a journey through time and sound. From cherished TENG classics to the debut of new works from The Singaporean Composers Series, the concerts showcased the rich tapestry of Singapore’s cultural diversity. 🎶 We are proud to empower local composers and be part of shaping the future of our Singaporean musical identity.

We were especially excited to see such a diverse crowd, with half of our audience experiencing TENG’s music for the very first time. Even more inspiring, nearly 20% of attendees were completely new to the performing arts! These milestones reaffirm our mission to make Singaporean music accessible and to bring the arts to fresh and diverse audiences across the island. Every new connection deepens our commitment to sharing the beauty of our homegrown sound.

A special mention goes to our Mapletree-TENG scholars, Clarissa and Claudia, who graced the stage with their incredible performances. Their talent and dedication were a highlight of the evening, showing the bright future of Singaporean music.

A heartfelt shout-out to the brilliant Charlie Lim for his unforgettable collaboration with The TENG Ensemble, adding another layer of magic over the three concerts! 🎤✨

Our deepest appreciation goes out to Mapletree Investments for their steadfast support in bringing our “Once Upon a…” series to life. 💫 And, of course, a standing ovation to our exceptional musicians and the tireless team behind the scenes who made this vision a reality. 🙌🏻

The journey doesn’t end here. We can’t wait to share more extraordinary moments with you at our next show! 🤩 Stay tuned for what’s to come!

📸: Mapletree Investments

Thank you everyone for the overwhelming support! 💫 We are incredibly heartened to share that our Once Upon a Full Moon 2024 for tonight, 14 September (Sat) is now FULLY SOLD OUT! 🎉

Tickets to our show tomorrow, 15 September (Sun) are STILL AVAILABLE! Hurry grab your tickets now at bit.ly/TENGfullmoon2024! 🎟️

🚨 Concert Alert ‼️

💫 Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Erhu music at the second edition of The TENG Recital Series: Transcendence II 弦韵. 🎶

Directed by Darrel Xin from The TENG Ensemble, Transcendence II 弦韵 promises an evening filled with captivating performances. Featuring The TENG Ensemble musicians, Lim Kwuan Boon and Ryan Lim, alongside seven budding Erhu talents, including Mapletree-TENG Scholar Clarissa See, who are top scorers from the Chinese Instrumental Music Grading Examinations. This series provides a platform for these young performers to hone their craft and showcase their talents.

Experience iconic pieces from Liu Tian Hua, a pioneer of modern Erhu music, alongside other virtuosic compositions such as “The Sun Shines on Tashkurgan,” which highlights the influence of various instruments on Erhu music, and Wang Jian Min’s technically complex “Erhu Rhapsody No. 6,” composed in 2023.

Don’t miss the chance to explore the profound evolution of Erhu music from its early roots to contemporary expressions. Get your tickets now at https://bit.ly/TENGErhu! 🎟️

📢 Last 5 days to sign up for the Chinese Instrumental Music Grading Examinations (CIMGE) 2024! Calling out to all music enthusiasts, registration for CIMGE has now been extended till 15 September 2024!

📚 Jointly organised by The TENG Company and Confucius Institute, Nanyang Technological University (CI-NTU), this year’s examinations will be held from 25 November 2024 to 7 December 2024. CIMGE offers exams for 17 instruments across 8 grades (1 to 😎 and the Certificate in Professional Performance, making it one of the most comprehensive Chinese music examination systems. Successful candidates will earn accreditation recognised by prestigious musical institutions and organisations in Singapore.

With its comprehensive exam offerings, CIMGE is slated to be a learning milestone for many budding musicians in Singapore. TENG’s dedication to preserving Chinese music traditions while driving innovation comes to life through this platform, encouraging future generations of musicians to excel and contribute to the evolving landscape of Chinese music.

For more information on the Examinations, registration, and fee structure, visit https://www.thetengcompany.com/grading-home or contact us directly at [email protected].

Joining us this Once Upon a Full Moon 2024? The festive season just got tastier! 🍲 We’ve partnered with Haidilao VivoCity to offer you an exclusive 20% DISCOUNT* (on dishes only) THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER! Just show your Once Upon a Full Moon 2024 concert ticket to the staff before your payment to enjoy the discount. 🎟

Supported by Mapletree, The TENG Ensemble returns this September to the VivoCity Amphitheatre for the fifth edition of Once Upon a Full Moon with THREE exciting shows! Catch your favourite TENG originals as well as new works from our latest album — The Singaporean Composers Series! The concert will also feature local icon and award-winning singer-songwriter Charlie Lim, who will be joining the ensemble for a brand new original and TENG arrangement of Room At The Table. 💫

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to enjoy exquisite hotpot delights at Haidilao with your loved ones this festive season! 🌟 Get your tickets now at bit.ly/TENGfullmoon2024!

*Terms and Conditions for Haidilao Discount:
•⁠ ⁠Excludes soup bases, condiments, side dishes, snacks, and beverages.
•⁠ ⁠Promo period from 1st September 2024 to 30th September 2024
•⁠ ⁠How to redeem? Simply show your "Once Upon a Full Moon 2024" concert ticket to the Haidilao staff before making your payment.

*TENG and Haidilao reserve the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time without any prior notice

Throwback to a memorable evening last Thursday, where we had the privilege of performing at the opening reception of ‘As One Thing Flows To Another’ exhibition by The Private Museum. TENG is also incredibly proud to also have our works showcased as part of the exhibition. 💫

✨ Our performance featured the premiere of four new works titled “八雅 (Ba Ya) The Eight Graces”, each inspired by one of the Eight Graces within Chinese culture: music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, wine, flowers, and tea, composed by our Composer-in-Residence Chow Junyi. These pieces are a celebration of the unique characteristics of each Grace, expressed through a thoughtful fusion of contemporary and traditional performance styles.

The Eight Graces series draws inspiration from the ancient musical traditions and iconic of the Guqin （古琴）, an instrument that embodies the essence of traditional Chinese musical aesthetics. The series took inspiration from iconic Guqin music namely: 水云 (Water and Clouds), reflecting the Grace of 琴 Qin (Playing the Guqin), 逐风 (Chasing the Wind), embodying the Grace of 棋 Qi (Playing Go), 山月 (Mountain Moon), capturing the Grace of 书 Shu (Calligraphy), 镜花水月 (Mirror Flowers and Water Moon), representing the Grace of 画 Hua (Painting). Each piece reimagines these timeless Graces with a modern sensibility, while honouring the deep cultural significance of the Guqin.

🇸🇬 This special occasion also marked an important milestone for us as we celebrate TENG’s 20th anniversary. For two decades, we have been committed to honouring Singapore’s unique heritage by reimagining our culture, traditions, and history through an East-meets-West lens. This performance, in the context of this meaningful exhibition, encapsulates our mission to bridge the traditional and the contemporary through music. 🎶

The exhibition runs till 22 September 2024 at The Private Museum — don’t miss it! 🖼️

📢 Calling all Chinese Instrumental Music Grading Examinations 2024 participants!

We’re thrilled to be back with our Chinese Instrumental Music Grading Examinations Seminar Series, this time featuring the Dizi and P**a. 🎶 Gain invaluable insights and knowledge from renowned musicians and educators as they delve into the intricate techniques and repertoire featured in the grading examinations syllabus. 📖

✨Admission is free — simply scan the QR code or visit https://www.thetengcompany.com/examination-seminar-series to secure your spot. Limited seats available, so register now! 🎟️

📣 Celebrate this Mid-Autumn Festival with The TENG Ensemble at the VivoCity Amphitheatre! 🌕✨

🎶 Presented by Mapletree, we’re thrilled to bring you the fifth edition of Once Upon a Full Moon, featuring a night of music you won’t want to miss! In celebration of our 20th anniversary, this year’s lineup includes iconic TENG originals like Childhood, while spotlighting our Singaporean sound through new works that reflect Singapore’s multicultural landscape such as Kallang Uproar and Soaring from our latest album, The Singaporean Composers Series!

🎤 And that’s not all—the concert also features local icon and award-winning singer-songwriter Charlie Lim, who will be joining us to perform a brand new original as well as TENG’s arrangement of his song, Room at the Table, the song that opened the National Day Parade in 2020. 💫

Stay tuned for a special promotion with Haidilao VivoCity! 😉

Gather your loved ones this Mid-Autumn and get your tickets now at bit.ly/TENGfullmoon2024! 🎟️

Happy 59th Birthday Singapore! Singapore has some of the most breathtaking yet underrated sceneries, and our latest music video Gu Gu Bo Ki pays tribute to the beautiful island we call home by featuring some of these locations (Swipe right to see all the places we shot at!)

Watch the Gu Gu Bo Ki music video now on our YouTube channel and Instagram and celebrate National Day with this stunning piece 🇸🇬❤️

🎶 Check out Gu Gu Bo Ki, our latest release, available now on all major digital streaming platforms!

Immerse yourself in the enchanting melody of the Hainanese folk song 《久久不见, 久久见》. Unlike most dialect music centered on love or loss, this piece celebrates the cherished bonds of friendship.

Crafted in a call-and-response manner, the work begins with the Sheng with a call that is echoed by the ensemble. The eight instruments of Bayin — the eight sounds used in Hainanese music, will call out for each other before uniting in waves of harmonious sound, evoking the dynamic and nostalgic feelings of friendship. 💫

You can now find the album on major streaming platforms such as Spotify, head to https://crossratio.lnk.to/GuGuBoKi to listen now! 🔗🎧

Stay tuned for the music video, coming soon! 🎥

Call for TENG Business Development Intern! 🌟

Join TENG as a Business Development Intern and gain valuable experience in arts administration and business development! The TENG Company is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated intern to join our team!

Job Description & Scope:
🗒️ Assist in planning and executing community concerts to ensure smooth event flow
📞 Communicate with donors for various programmes and events
📋 Prepare for events, including planning, budgeting, and ex*****on

Why Join Us?
🌟 Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and supportive environment
🤝 Work closely with our business development team
🎶 Learn the ins and outs of arts administration and event management

Applications close on 31 July 2024. We can’t wait to hear from you!

The first half of 2024 has flown by so quickly and we can’t wait to show you what else we have in store for the rest of the year. 🌟

Continue celebrating with us as we roll out an exciting lineup of events for the remainder of the year. 🤩 We’re kicking off August with a special opening performance in collaboration with The Private Museum for their brand new exhibition. In September, join us for our annual community concert series, Once Upon a Full Moon 2024, featuring an exciting guest artist (we can’t wait to share the news 😉). Don’t miss the Chinese Instrumental Music Grading Examination Seminar Series 2024 for valuable insights on our grading repertoire, and cap off the year with our special 20th anniversary series, TENG Recital Series: Erhu, showcasing a captivating collection of Erhu works and a platform of young budding musicians to showcase their talents. 🎶

Keep your eyes peeled for more details on these exciting performances. We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉

📢 Calling all music enthusiasts! Registration for the Chinese Instrumental Music Grading Examinations (CIMGE) 2024 is now open! 🎵 Jointly organised by The TENG Company and Confucius Institute, Nanyang Technological University (CI-NTU), this year’s examinations will be held from 25 November 2024 to 7 December 2024.

📚 With examinations offered for 17 instruments and in 8 different grades (1 to 8) and the Certificate in Professional Performance, the CIMGE is one of the most comprehensive systems offered in Chinese music education. Candidates who successfully complete their examinations will also receive accreditation recognised by esteemed musical institutions and organisations in Singapore.

📹 This year’s CIMGE also offers digital Examinations to candidates alongside face-to-face Examinations, allowing more choice and flexibility. Candidates taking Grade 1-8 can choose to take Examinations face-to-face at our examination venues or digitally via the submission of a video recording.

📆 Registrations for this year’s examinations are open from 8 July 2024 to 8 September 2024, so register early! For more information on the Examinations, registration, and fee structure, visit the link in our bio or contact us directly at [email protected].

TENG is hiring! Join our team of driven individuals as we innovate and collaborate to inspire engagement through our music.

At TENG, we work on a multitude of exciting projects and concerts all across Singapore. Employees will not only be exposed to the rich culture of our local arts scene but also be able to experience the joy of giving back to society - we are a registered charity after all!

Our Manager (Admin & Finance) will play a crucial role in preparing and monitoring TENG's budgets, maintaining financial records, while also preparing applications and reports for stakeholders, oversee donor database and supporting fundraising initiatives. If you are passionate about driving success within a vibrant and innovative cultural landscape, we invite you to be a key player in TENG's journey.

For more details on the role and how to apply, please head over to https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3963364873

Applications close on 26 July 2024. We can’t wait to hear from you!

📢 Important Announcement! 🚨 We have moved our Chinese Instrumental Music Grading Examinations website to www.thetengcompany.com/grading-home. For all future updates, online registrations and detailed information regarding our grading examinations, please visit the new site.

🎶The Singaporean Composers Series Composition Workshop has successfully concluded last Saturday! We are delighted to share that the workshop attracted a fantastic turnout, with over 90% of attendees being students and youths! We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended the workshop, your support and enthusiasm truly made the event a memorable experience.

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre and Temasek Foundation for their unwavering support in presenting this workshop alongside us. 💫

✨We are immensely proud to be a platform for aspiring composers and students who are eager to learn more about composing and Singaporean music. This workshop provided a unique opportunity to delve into the intricacies of Singaporean compositions, showcasing the harmonious blend of traditional and contemporary instruments. We hope that through this experience, participants have gained a deeper appreciation for the richness and diversity of Singaporean music and composition. 🎼

The workshop underscores our ongoing commitment to empower Singapore’s young talents and foster an appreciation for our local music, while pushing the creative boundaries of our young composers. In nurturing the next generation of young talents, TENG aspires to continue elevating the vibrancy of Singaporean music. 🇸🇬🎵

🎧 For those who wish to revisit the works featured in the concert, we are pleased to announce that our album, 起承转合 The Singaporean Composers Series, is now available on major streaming platforms. Check them out at bit.ly/TENGAlbum2024.

It was an extraordinary evening at The TENG Company’s 20th Anniversary Gala Night!

In celebration of 20 years of TENG and the power of Music for Good, the Gala was an evening of delectable food, an opening drumming performance by ExtraOrdinary People, and a preview of 起承转合 The Singaporean Composers Series celebrating 20 local creatives with 10 new original commissions performed by The TENG Ensemble. We were also extremely honoured to have the Gala graced by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

The Gala Night achieved significant fundraising success, enabling us to support TENG’s initiatives like TENG Gives Back, In-School Programmes for Targeted Students, Music for Mindfulness, Industry Empowerment, and more. Your continued generosity can help us amplify the positive impact of our music in communities even further.

We would like to thank all of our donors for their generosity in supporting TENG and making the Gala Night a spectacular one. We would also like to give thanks to the following: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre for being a supportive venue partner for the Gala - TENG is a proud tenant of SCCC; Creative Eateries for the delectable food for the evening; Cornerstone Wines for the refreshing beverages that kept spirits high; AirStar for the spectacular lighting decorations and visual set-up that created an enchanting ambience; Hook Coffee for the delightful coffee packs of ‘Singapore favourites’ included in our tokens of appreciation; Widewall Pictures for curating the decorations and decorating our event space with brilliant multimedia displays; Senses AVL for ensuring perfect audio-visuals throughout the night; Direct Funeral Services for the beautiful flowers that added elegance to our event; Winter Time for the customised travel kits included in our tokens of appreciation; Mr Khir Johari, an award-winning Educator Author, for thoughtfully curating our gala dinner menu; Ms Marianna Fossick for supporting us with gin, and lastly Ryn&Wo for the design of our 20th Anniversary logo.

The TENG Company has come this far after 20 years thanks to the support of many and will continue to use the power of Music for Good to uplift lives and empower communities.

Photo credit: The TENG Company, MCI Kenneth Tan

Want to relive the uniquely Singaporean works from our 起承转合 The Singaporean Composers Series concert? The wait is over — our album for the concert is OUT NOW! 🎉🎶

Featuring 10 commissioned works by 20 talented Singaporean creatives, the album spotlights Singaporean composers and producers who have shaped our local music scene. It celebrates the Singaporean sound and our rich multicultural heritage. 🇸🇬✨ Through the exploration of diverse styles and genres, the series has broadened, redefined, and pushed the boundaries of The TENG Ensemble’s signature sound, which is deeply rooted in fusion and a uniquely Singaporean perspective.

We’re proud to feature the works of Alex Hooi, Bang Wenfu, Chok Kerong, Chow Junyi, Evan Low, George Leong, Joel Nah, Dr. Kelly Tang, Koh Cheng Jin, Nathanael Koh, Phoon Yu, Rizal Sanip, Rufus Varghese, Dr. Samuel Wong, Soul Dot SG, Vinod Dass and Wang Chenwei.

You can now find the album on major streaming platforms such as Spotify, head to bit.ly/TENGAlbum2024 to listen now! 🔗🎧

We have concluded an incredible weekend with 起承转合 The Singaporean Composers Series concert, a concert in celebration of our local creatives and 20 years of The TENG Ensemble, as a part of Cultural Extravaganza 2024. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the nearly 1000 audience members for the tremendous support we’ve received over two evenings, with a sold out show on Sunday. 🎉

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre and Temasek Foundation for their generous support in presenting this concert with us. 💫

As part of our 20th anniversary celebrations, this concert honoured Singapore’s local creatives who shape our music scene. Featuring 10 commissioned works, it showcased The TENG Ensemble’s virtuosity, versatility while championing Singapore’s cultural diversity. This event reinforces TENG’s commitment to empowering local composers and defining a distinct Singaporean musical identity. 🎶

We are grateful for the unwavering support and positive reviews from our friends, partners, and media outlets such as The Straits Times and Lianhe Zaobao, among many others, which have amplified the impact and reach of our work. ✨

If you’d like to revisit the works from the concert, our album 起承转合 The Singaporean Composers Series is now available on major streaming platforms. Check it out on bit.ly/TENGAlbum2024.

You can also learn more about the works from the concert at our upcoming free composition workshop. Head to https://www.thetengcompany.com/tscscw24 to find out more!