Lian Sek Lin
After graduating from Nanyang University, Mathematics Department in the early sixties, Mr. Lian was attached to River Valley High School as a mathematics teacher. In 1968, he was transferred to the headquarters of Ministry of Education as a specialist inspector for mathematics. With his colleagues as co-authors, they wrote a series of mathematics text books entitled “New Mathematics for Secondary Schools” in the seventies. After his service in the HQ, he led several secondary schools as principal. Mr. Lian had great interest in music since his school days and participated in activities related to music actively. During his days in the teachers’ choir, he learned from the conductor, Mr. Goh Say Meng, the theories of music composing. In 1995, he was commissioned to compose the anthem for the Assumption University of Thailand. The anthem was further recorded by Bangkok Symphony Orchestra in CD. His music compositions which include art song, chorus, string ensemble and orchestral music are often heard in concerts. His string quintet “A Garden City” (also known as “A Green Meadow”) was performed at the concert “A Tribute to Singapore” in July 2015 as part of the celebrations of SG50.
Jocelyn Tang (Tang Ling)– Coloratura Soprano
Treasurer of Musicians Society of Singapore
MSc from University of Manchester (UK)
LTCL in singing (Distinction) from Trinity College of London.
In 8/2010, she attended master class by Rolando Nicolosi in Beijing for arias singing.
In 9/2016 she attended singing classes with Prof Taili Chu in Verona.
In 5/2010, she set up “IOI Music & Art Center ” and organized many well acclaimed concerts.
17/12/2011 “Jocelyn Tang and Friends” at DBS Auditorium
17/5/2012 “Vocal Recital of Jocelyn Tang” at NAFA Lee Foundation Theatre
15/12/2013 “A Treasured Night of Nanyang Songs 1939-2011”
20/6/2015 “Concert for the World Anti-fascist Victory (1945-2015)”
27/8/2016 “Composition of Huai Hua 2 – Spark & Songs” at Singapore Conference Hall as lead singers.