Associate Conductor
Edward Tan
Edward Tan holds a Bachelor of Music degree and Performer’s Certificate from the Eastman School of Music, and a Master of Music degree from the Yale School of Music. Since returning home after his studies in 2012, he has been actively involved in the local music scene both as a conductor and violinist.
In addition to his work with TYMFO (now Musicians’ Initiative), he has also been a guest conductor for numerous orchestras including The Philharmonic Orchestra, Asian Contemporary Ensemble, and the Combined School MEP Orchestra. As a violinist, he regularly performs as a freelance musician with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Metropolitan Festival Orchestra and re:SOUND, where he is also a member of the Artistic Committee.
Edward strongly believes in the importance of education and mentoring the next generation of musicians and audiences; he is on the violin faculty of the School of the Arts, and currently serves as the conductor at four secondary school orchestras.