Benedict Ng

Benedict Ng serves as a Teaching Assistant in the Career Orientation and Community Engagement Team at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (YST), National University of Singapore. A Singaporean violist and music educator, he actively bridges performance practice with community outreach through orchestral collaborations and educational initiatives.

His academic credentials include First Class Honours in Music from King's College London and a Master's in Viola Performance from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where he studied under James Sleigh, Duncan Ferguson, and Dr. Yeo Jan Wea.

Ng's artistic philosophy centers on music's transformative community impact. His performance practice spans orchestral engagements with the Metropolitan Festival Orchestra and Orchestra of the Music Makers, chamber collaborations, and international projects including side-by-side performances with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra. His educational focus emphasizes accessible music pedagogy through school workshops and community programs.

His distinguished recognitions include:

• Anthony and Susan Chow International Travel Prize enabling recitals in Penang and Wuxi
• Finalist in the RCS Governor’s Recital String Award Competition
• King’s Experience Award for community service through London City Mission

Ng demonstrates sustained commitment to educational outreach through workshops at Yuhua Secondary School and National Junior College, OMM’s Community Engagement Team initiatives (PlaywithOMM, OMM Open House), and Benedetti Foundation ambassadorship. His current YST role integrates career development support with community engagement strategies for music students.