String Orchestra

Discover how the String Orchestra has grown from a small chamber group into a 60-member ensemble, performing across Singapore and earning top accolades.

Last updated 16 July 2026

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String Orchestra

A conductor stands before a large youth orchestra holding string instruments on a dark indoor stage.

Starting out as a chamber with fewer than 10 members who had no prior experience in their instruments, SNSO currently has more than 60 members, consisting mainly of experienced instrumentalists. We stage many performances throughout the academic year both in and out of school.

Under the baton of Mr Edward Tan, we strive to spread the passion of music to all.

CCA Information

Venue . Day / Time . Instructors

Name	Class	Position
Loh Tze Xuan, Janine	Sec 4W	President
Lin Jiayuxin	Sec 4W	Vice President/Discipline
Chuah Christine Natalie	Sec 4P	Secretary
Victoria Heidi Hartanto	Sec 4D	Librarian
Mirabelle Teo Woon Han	Sec 4F	Quater Mistress
Michelle Loh Yan Yee	Sec 4F	Welfare Officer/Communication Officer
Chan Lin	Sec 3T	Assistant Secretary
Yip Ching Sue Megan Elyse	Sec 3P	Assistant Welfare Officer
Ng Joo Jin	Sec 3D	Assistant Quater Mistress
Caitlin Adelie Kwok	Sec 3U	Assistant Librarian
Zhang Ruiying	Sec 4F	Concert Mistress/Violin 1 Section Leader
Nicola Erin Huiying Hogan	Sec 4F	Student Conductor
Nicola Erin Huiying Hogan	Sec 4F	Section Leader: Violin 2
Michelle Loh Yan Yee	Sec 4F	Section Leader: Viola
Mirabelle Teo Woon Han	Sec 4F	Section Leader : Cello
Loh Tze Xuan, Janine	Sec 4W	Section Leader : Double Bass
Chong Yong Qing	Sec 4C	Level Coordinator: Sec 4
Song Wen Xin Hannah	Sec 3J	Level Coordinator: Sec 3
Pang Xiang Ning Charlene	Sec 2C	Level Coordinator: Sec 2

CCA Highlights

Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation for Instrumental Ensembles

In the Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation 2025, we presented Serenade for Strings and Simple Symphony. SO is proud to be awarded the Certificate of Distinction.

Talented string ensemble practices diligently guided by their focused conductor.

SNSO Year End Concert – Senzationale

In our student-run concert, both our training and main orchestras had the opportunity to take the audience on a journey through time with classical pieces such as the Vivaldi’s ‘Four Seasons’ and Osborne’s ‘Suite and Light’, as well as light-hearted pieces such as the Super Mario medley.

Dedicated student musicians rehearse gracefully inside a modern music studio.

String Orchestra School Exchange

To hone the skills of our students and foster bonding amongst like-minded musicians through performances and games, we collaborate with other schools such as Singapore Chinese Girls’ School and Nanyang Girls High School for school exchange.

A massive student orchestra practices intently during a joint rehearsal.

SNSO Concert Outing

To provide an authentic concert experience for our students, SNSO attends concerts to broaden our students’ exposure to music and performance.

Smiling students pose together inside a magnificent historic building atrium.

CCA Achievement

Competition . Level . Achievements

Competition	Level	Achievement
Singapore Youth Festival 2025 Arts Presentation for Instrumental Ensembles	-	Certificate of Distinction
4th Singapore Raffles International Music Festival (SRIMF) Competition	-	Gold with Honours