Symphonic Band

Hi! We are HCBand :)

The Hwa Chong Symphonic Band is a group of passionate individuals with a shared love of making music together.

With state-of-the-art facilities across the entire campus, each member is given the opportunity to develop stronger skills, and forge lifelong memories.

Scroll down to learn more about our CCA!

Join Us

CCA Timings

CCA Sessions @ SALT Centre

Monday, 4.30pm - 7.00pm
Wednesday, 3.30pm - 7.00pm

Flag Raising @ Central Plaza

Tuesday, 8.15am - 8.20am

Requirements

A passion for music

Preferences*

Prior experience playing in a band
Musical background

* We also welcome anyone with an eagerness to learn and work hard

Meet our Band

Brasses

Consisting of trumpets, horns, euphoniums, trombones, and tubas 🎺📯

Woodwinds

Consisting of flutes, oboes, clarinets, saxophones, and bassoons 🪈🎷

Percussions

The instruments they play vary from mallets like xylophones, to unpitched drums like the snare drum! 🥁

Meet our Conductors and Teachers

Mr Darence Leng

Our main conductor, Mr Darence Leng, has been HCBand's (and High School Military Band's) conductor for many years. He is lively and enthusiastic during band sessions, always keeping the atmosphere light with his humorous jokes. As a patient and caring teacher concerned with the welfare of his students, his goal is to continuously push HCBand to greater standards, without compromising on the joy of band.

Mr Desmond Chow

An experienced musician performing in Clarinet and Bass clarinet, our assistant conductor Mr Desmond Chow is currently a member of The Philharmonic Winds, Metropolitan Festival Orchestra, to name a few. He actively participates in multiple performances, such as in well-known musicals and with international singers. His rich and diverse musical experience makes him a teacher many look up to.

Mr Daniel Ong

Our assistant conductor, Mr Daniel Ong is a proud member of the SAF Central Band, specialising in the clarinet. Despite being our youngest conductor, he is nothing short of experienced, and has even studied at the Royal College of Music.