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REGIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NETWORK

We believe that exchange across cultures and nations is an
important part of learning and music-making.

To that end, our students, faculty and alumni are engaged in a range of immersive projects throughout Asia, as well as in festivals, summer courses and performances across the globe. Our faculty are also supported to take up performance or developmental opportunities all over the world.

Our educational and musical offering is augmented by our distinctive international music education networks and dynamic professional partnerships.

ConNext

ConNext is a movement for excellence and relevance in 21st-century higher music education, centred upon an embrace of change, open non-competitive connection, trust and fellowship, and a guerilla spirit. From a position of mutual respect, member institutions commit to exploring issues that are central to student, faculty and institutional growth, together.

Learn more about ConNext here.

The ConNext Network comprises the following members:
— Geneva University of Music
— Norwegian Academy of Music, Oslo
— Orpheus Institute, Ghent
— Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, Brisbane
— Royal Conservatoire, University of the Arts, The Hague
— Schulich School of Music of McGill University, Montreal
— Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts, Helsinki
— University of Southern California Thornton School of Music
— Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore

International Benchmarking Group

Established in 2010, the International Benchmarking Group (IBG) is a network of eleven of the world’s leading conservatoires.

Its primary aim is to enhance the professional and personal development of young musicians through the sharing of best practice, ensuring that its member institutions remain at the forefront of conservatoire education and training globally.

The IBG draws from a bespoke, detailed and sophisticated database to inform its work and steer the agendas for its meetings. Students across the network benefit directly from unique opportunities to participate in shared online masterclasses and lectures, collaborative performance projects and exchange activities, while staff have access to regular professional development opportunities alongside their international peers.

Led by the Royal Northern College of Music, the IBG incorporates the following schools:
– Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (Spain)
– Haute école de musique de Genève (Switzerland)
– College of Music, Mahidol University (Thailand)
– McGill University, Schulich School of Music (Canada)
– New England Conservatory (USA)
– Norwegian Academy of Music (Norway)
– Royal Conservatoire, The Hague (The Netherlands)
– Sydney Conservatorium (Australia)
– University of Music and Performing Arts, Graz (Austria)
– Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore

Pacific Alliance of Music Schools (PAMS)

YST is a member of the Pacific Alliance of Music Schools (PAMS) network, which creates closer ties between institutions in the Pacific Rim and builds the region’s strength as a driving force for music education and culture. It also aims to enhance multi-lateral exchange and deepen opportunities for international development.

The PAMS network comprises the following members:
— Beijing Central Conservatory of Music
— Faculty of Victorian College of Arts and Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
— Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
— San Francisco Conservatory of Music
— School of Music, Taipei National University of the Arts
— School of Music, Tokyo University of the Arts
— School Of Music, University of Auckland
— Shanghai Conservatory of Music
— Sydney Conservatorium of Music, University of Sydney
— The College of Music, Seoul National University
— University of Southern California Thornton School of Music
— Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore

Southeast Asian Directors of Music Association (SEADOM)

SEADOM is a Southeast Asian cultural and educational network representing the interests of institutions that are concerned with training for the music profession. SEADOM works for the advancement of Southeast Asian music education, with a particular focus on professional training for musicians as they engage with music, the arts and culture in contemporary society and for future generations. It does this through providing support, information, networking opportunities and expert advice to institutions offering advanced music education, engaging in advocacy and partnership-building at the Southeast Asian and international levels.

Learn more about SEADOM here.