VENTUS wind band performing at the Esplanade Concert Hall, Singapore International Band Festival 2024
Next: Waterfront Escapades, Sun 15 Nov 2026, VENTUS at 1:40pm, VivoCity Amphitheatre, free entry

Wind Orchestra · Singapore VENTUS

Music is better when we make it together

VENTUS is a wind orchestra in Singapore, run by Ventus Music Ltd, a non-profit. Our players are music educators, professional musicians and advanced players, and we care a lot about passing our love of music on to younger musicians.

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Poster for Waterfront Escapades, free wind band concert at VivoCity Amphitheatre, 15 November 2026
Free outdoor concert

Waterfront Escapades


VivoCity Amphitheatre, Level 3, 1 HarbourFront Walk, Singapore 098585

Ten hours of free wind band music at VivoCity. 14 ensembles and over 800 musicians take turns on stage, and VENTUS is one of them. Organised by Ventus Music, presented by Mapletree, with VivoCity as venue sponsor.

VENTUS plays at 1:40pm, with hits from Harry Potter, Star Wars and Queen. Band Academy Singapore plays just before us, at 12:35pm and 1:15pm. Free entry: register online or on site on the day. Seats are first come, first served. If haze affects the day, we will post updates on our social media and the registration page.

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Poster for VENTUS presents Sinfonica II, School of the Arts Concert Hall, 24th January 2027, 4pm
Upcoming concert

Sinfonica II


SOTA Concert Hall, 1 Zubir Said Drive, Singapore 227968

Three premieres by Singapore composers, written with school bands in mind: a new piece by Germaine Goh, a new wind band arrangement of Syafiqah Adha’s Geylang Serai, and a new edition of Zaidi Ramli’s Munnaeru Vaalibaa. The programme also includes Claude T. Smith’s Danse Folâtre. We also play seven pieces that secondary schools are preparing for SYF, with student musicians from those schools on stage alongside VENTUS. Conducted by Adrian Chiang.

Tickets (main seating)

  • Early bird, first 150 tickets$25 + $3 booking fee. Promo code EARLYBIRD$28
  • Buy 5, get 1 free$150 + $18 booking fee. Promo code BUY5FREE1$168 for 6
  • Standard$30 + $3 booking fee$33
  • Schools, 1 to 9 tickets$25 + $3 booking fee$28
  • Schools, 10 or more tickets$22 + $3 booking fee$25

Prices include the booking fee. On BookMyShow, enter the promo code at checkout to get the early bird or bundle price. Questions about tickets? Email ventusmusic.band@gmail.com.

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About us

A Singapore wind band that feels like family

Many of us have played together for more than ten years. Some of our members were once students of our Music Director, Adrian Chiang, and now teach bands of their own. Others are full time musicians, and some play purely for the joy of it after a day at work.

What keeps us together is simple. We practise on our own before rehearsal, we look out for each other, and we like to give younger players a warm place to grow. Every VENTUS musician also mentors and performs alongside the student ensembles of Band Academy Singapore.

Our mission

To build and nurture a community of wind musicians from all walks of life, harnessing the joy and wonder of wind music to move, uplift, and inspire.

Our vision

To be a guiding light for the next generation of wind musicians in Singapore, championing artistic excellence and pursuing creative frontiers.

Conductor leading the VENTUS wind band at SIBF 2024, Esplanade Concert Hall
VENTUS concert band on the Victoria Concert Hall stage, Singapore
Goldwith Distinction, Open Division, SIBF 2024
80+musicians on stage at SIBF 2024
10+years many of us have played together
  • Jan 2027

    Sinfonica II (upcoming)

    New Singapore music and student musicians on stage with us at the SOTA Concert Hall.

  • Dec 2025

    Sinfonica Voce

    A night of wind orchestra and choir with Schola Cantorum Singapore at the Victoria Concert Hall.

  • May 2025

    Tutti: An SG60 Symphonic Celebration

    Nine works by seven Singapore composers, performed with Band Academy Singapore at the SOTA Concert Hall.

  • 2025

    JC Band Exchange

    Sharing the stage, and a few tips, with junior college bands.

  • Jul 2024

    Singapore International Band Festival

    Gold with Distinction in the Open Division at the Esplanade Concert Hall, playing Shostakovich, Galante, Whitacre and Sparke.

  • Nov 2022

    School's Out Concert

    Our first concert, at the Infinite Studios Soundstage, with saxophonist Samuel Phua as guest soloist.

What the critics say

Music critic Dr Chang Tou Liang has written about VENTUS in The Straits Times and on his blog, Pianomania. Here is what he said.

“Just its second ever concert, Ventus gave a very impressive show.”
  • “For holding this behemoth together, conductor Adrian Chiang is also the real thing. He ought to get invited to conduct the SSO National Day Concert in the near future.”
  • “[The overture] opened the evening with a rich sonority that grew exponentially as the work progressed.”
  • “They were confident, committed and knew their tricky parts inside out… the performance was simply a blast.”
  • “The ensemble launched itself into the fray and never left off for a single moment.”
  • “…the sheer virtuosity of the woodwinds…”
  • “…both ensembles delivered with nothing to fear or favour.”
  • “I had a funtastic great time, and cannot wait for the YouTube videos to come.”

Dr Chang Tou Liang, Pianomania
Review of Sinfonica Voce, Victoria Concert Hall, 21 Dec 2025

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“…a tribute to all things Singaporean.”
  • “If one needed another reminder of what young musicians in Singapore can achieve, just look to last weekend’s pair of concerts…”
  • “It opened rousingly, with the world premiere of Germaine Goh’s Winds of Tomorrow, a striding march filled with optimism and hope.”
  • “Both scores were cinematic in narrative and colour.”
  • “…showcased the solo prowess of Erica Goh on euphonium…”

Dr Chang Tou Liang, The Straits Times
“Young musicians flex in weekend concerts”, 2 Jun 2025. Review of Tutti: An SG60 Symphonic Celebration, SOTA Concert Hall, 30 May 2025

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“Adrian Chiang leads Ventus and Schola Cantorum Singapore in Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances.”
  • Our Sinfonica Voce concert was picked as one of his favourite concert photos of 2025.

Dr Chang Tou Liang, Pianomania
My Favourite Concert Photos of 2025, 2 Jan 2026

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Watch our concerts

We record most of our concerts, from the Esplanade Concert Hall to the Victoria Concert Hall. Here are a few favourites, including new wind band music by Singapore composers. There are about 40 videos on our YouTube channel.

The Sisters' IslandsWang Chenwei
Redhill, A Symphonic Folklore for Wind OrchestraBenjamin Yeo
CloudburstEric Whitacre · SIBF 2024
Festive OvertureShostakovich, trans. Hunsberger · SIBF 2024
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Join us

Join a wind band in Singapore: auditions

We are always looking for woodwind, brass and percussion players who enjoy serious music making and want to be part of a friendly, close group. You don't need to be a professional. You do need to be reliable, come prepared, and be happy to help younger musicians along.

Smiling VENTUS brass players at a band workshop
VENTUS saxophone section in concert, Singapore

Who we are looking for

  • Woodwind, brass, percussion and double bass players
  • Aged 18 and above
  • Playing at least at Grade 8 standards and above
  • Committed to rehearsals and concerts
  • Happy to mentor and perform with Band Academy Singapore students

How the audition works

  1. Round 1: Video audition

    Fill in our audition form with your details and upload a video of yourself playing a piece of your choice (up to 5 minutes). You can apply any time of the year.

  2. Round 2: Live audition

    If your video goes well, we'll invite you to play live for our section leaders, with a few scales and a short sight reading.

  3. Welcome to VENTUS

    If it's a good fit, we'll welcome you to rehearsals and share everything you need to know.

Common questions

Is there a membership fee?

No, there's no fee. In return, every VENTUS member helps to mentor and perform with the student ensembles at Band Academy Singapore.

Do I need my own instrument?

Yes, please bring your own instrument. Percussion instruments are provided.

When are auditions held?

All year round. Just fill in the audition form and we'll get back to you.

Apply for an audition

Ready to audition? Fill in the VENTUS audition form with your details and upload your Round 1 video: a piece of your choice, up to 5 minutes.

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Questions before you apply? Email ventusmusic.band@gmail.com.

Contact

Say hello

For concerts, collaborations or anything else, we'd love to hear from you.

ventusmusic.band@gmail.com