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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:

Violin Orchestra

Preparatory Orchestra

The Preparatory Orchestra is designed to nurture young musicians at the early stages of their orchestral journey, preparing them for progression into the Selangor Symphony Youth Orchestra (SSYO). 

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Selangor Symphony Youth Orchestra (SSYO)

An advanced full symphony orchestra dedicated to large-scale orchestral repertoire, offering rigorous performances under the guidance of professional musicians from the Selangor Symphony Orchestra.

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SSO Fellowship

The final pathway for highly advanced young musicians, preparing them for regular performance with the Selangor Symphony Orchestra (SSO) at the highest professional standards.

THE TEAM
of the SSO Academy

Eugene Pook

Eugene Pook

Music Director

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Dr Hyungi Kim

Head of String Coach

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Ashley Lai

String Coach

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Mustaqim Abdullah

Co-Conductor & Brasswind Coach

VISITING COACHES (2023 - 2025)

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Angus Gibbon 

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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

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Yau Yann Zhe

Trumpeter

Selangor Symphony Orchestra

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Brian Larson

Ergys Koni

Co-Concertmaster,

Selangor Symphony Orchestra

Co-Concertmaster,

Selangor Symphony Orchestra

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Lynn Ng

Co-Principal Cellist,

Selangor Symphony Orchestra

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Chia Cheng Kok

Percussionist,

National Symphony Orchestra

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Dr Andrew Filmer

Juan Sebastian Castillo-Diaz

Dr Andrew Filmer,

guest conductor,

Associate Professor, UCSI

Guest conductor,

former violist, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra

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Dr Christy Banks,

Professor of clarinet, University of Pennsylvania, U.S.A

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Dr Soo Goh

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

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Dr Taichi Akutsu

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Yon Nian Shee

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Jennifer Lim

Former concertmaster

New World Symphony Orchestra,

U.S.A

Percussionist,

Selangor Symphony Orchestra

Cellist,

Selangor Symphony Orchestra

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Ong Ket Wei

Double-bassist,

Selangor Symphony Orchestra

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