Toh Ban Sheng
graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics in 1992 and obtained a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education in 1994. Starting out essentially as a self-taught musician who acquired his first music qualification at the age of 26, Toh went on to earn Master of Music degrees in Choral Conducting (2002) and Voice (2003), both from the University of South Carolina. An active figure in the choral scene, Toh has garnered some 54 gold awards and numerous special jury prizes internationally and at home. He was honoured with conductors’ prizes in Europe four times. To date, he has brought his work to major cities like London, Paris, and Vienna. At home, his choirs have twice won the Best Choir of the Year title. Having served as a Music Specialist and conductor of the 800-strong National Day Parade Combined Choir, in 2006 Toh had conferred on him the Young Artist Award, the highest national arts award, for his artistic achievements. He currently directs five prominent choral programmes in schools. Email: bantoh@hotmail.com
