

ORCHESTRA ACADEMY
of the Selangor Symphony Orchestra
The SSO Academy is the educational arm of the Selangor Symphony Orchestra, dedicated to nurturing young musicians through structured and progressive orchestral training programmes.
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At the academy, we provide a safe, inspiring, and professionally guided environment where children develop not only strong musical skills, but also discipline, teamwork, confidence, and a lifelong love for music. Beyond musical excellence, the academy encourages young people to appreciate the value of music in their lives—regardless of the career path they may eventually choose.
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Through regular weekly rehearsals, expert coaching, and meaningful performance opportunities, the SSO Academy prepares young musicians for higher artistic standards while supporting their personal growth, both on and off the stage
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SSO Academy offers three orchestra programmes:
THE TEAM
of the SSO Academy

Eugene Pook
Music Director

Dr Hyungi Kim
Head of String Coach

Ashley Lai
String Coach

Mustaqim Abdullah
Co-Conductor & Brasswind Coach
VISITING COACHES (2023 - 2025)

Angus Gibbon

Rachael Howarth
Head of Strings, Oundle School,
U.K
Head of Music,
British International School Kuala Lumpur
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Aamil Sulaiman
Co-Principal Cellist,
Selangor Symphony Orchestra

Yau Yann Zhe
Trumpeter
Selangor Symphony Orchestra


Brian Larson
Ergys Koni
Co-Concertmaster,
Selangor Symphony Orchestra
Co-Concertmaster,
Selangor Symphony Orchestra

Lynn Ng
Co-Principal Cellist,
Selangor Symphony Orchestra

Chia Cheng Kok
Percussionist,
National Symphony Orchestra


Dr Andrew Filmer
Juan Sebastian Castillo-Diaz
Dr Andrew Filmer,
guest conductor,
Associate Professor, UCSI
Guest conductor,
former violist, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra

Dr Christy Banks,
Professor of clarinet, University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A

Dr Soo Goh
Associate professor of clarinet, Appalachian State University, U.S.A

Dr Taichi Akutsu

Yon Nian Shee

Jennifer Lim
Former concertmaster
New World Symphony Orchestra,
U.S.A
Percussionist,
Selangor Symphony Orchestra
Cellist,
Selangor Symphony Orchestra

Ong Ket Wei
Double-bassist,
Selangor Symphony Orchestra








