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3 unusual facts about The Philharmonic Winds


The Philharmonic Winds

The wind orchestra is also well-versed in a variety of musical styles, having explored the lush and humorous music of Percy Grainger, the genius of Mozart and Varèse, jazz standards in "All That Jazz", authentic "Sounds of Japan", and an "Absoluut Dutch" affair with highly acclaimed composer, Johan de Meij.

The ensemble has also performed under the baton of distinguished conductors, both local and international, such as Johan de Meij, John Boyd, Robert Casteels, Zechariah Goh Toh Chai, Principal Guest Conductor Timothy Reynish, and Music Director Leonard Tan.

In May 2009, the band was invited to perform at the 40th anniversary of the Japan Band Clinic, one of the most prestigious wind conferences in the world, held in Hamamatsu, Japan.



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