18 July 2026, Saturday, 12pm - 9pm
19 July 2026, Sunday, 2pm - 9pm
Venue: Singapore Raffles Music College
Address: 456 Alexandra Road, #09-02,
Fragrance Empire Building, Singapore 119962
Fair, Workshops & Performances: FREE ENTRY
Mass Choir: FREE ENTRY with registration (for music score)
Brands to be present at Clarinet Fair:
Instruments: Buffet Crampon, Selmer Paris, Yamaha, Backun, Uebel, Royal Global
Accessories: Vandoren, Legere, D'addario, Marca, BG France, Rovner , Bambu & more
Accessories: Vandoren, Legere, D'addario, Marca, BG France, Rovner , Bambu & more
Event Schedule
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Meet the Clarinet Choirs
Not A Clarinet Choir (NACC)Performance Time: 19 July 2026, 17:30Not A Clarinet Choir (NACC) is a mosaic: a Singapore-based collective of clarinetists & musicians from different backgrounds. We aim to explore the possibilities in clarinet music and push its boundaries with an open mind for collaboration and a keen ear for detail. We are led by our music director, Brian Lim.
NACC participated in the Singapore International Band Festival 2022 and clinched the first prize with a Gold with Distinction award. The group has also participated in workshops with Nicolas Baldeyrou and Li Xin.
Along the way, we have programmed performances such as three concerts in the “Musings” series; “Journals from Japan”; “Clarinets and Consoles”, and various public performances at Paragon Mall, Singapore Conference Hall, and Changi Airport. Most recently, we performed in six performances over three weekends for A Light Between Rains, a multidisciplinary festival parade with the Singapore International Festival of Arts 2026.
Follow us on our Instagram and YouTube channel at @notaclarinetchoir to find out more about us and stay updated about our upcoming plans!
Programme:
• "Sandglass" - Hirokazu Fukushima
• "Chorale and Danza" - Václav Nelhýbel
• "NDP Medley 2" - arr. Gary Goh
• "First Suite in Eb" - Gustav Holst, arr. Matt Johnston
The Clarinet Club (TCC)Performance Time: 19 July 2026, 14:30Founded in 2017, The Clarinet Club (TCC) is a Singapore-based community that brings together clarinet enthusiasts through a shared love of music. Open to players of all ages and backgrounds, TCC creates opportunities for learning, performing, and connecting through workshops, masterclasses, ensemble projects, social gatherings, and community initiatives.
Beyond supporting clarinettists locally, TCC is passionate about building connections across borders and fostering cultural exchange through music. Over the years, members have participated in international festivals and learning experiences, including the International Thailand Clarinet Association Festival in 2022 and a self-organised clarinet learning trip to Chiang Mai in 2023. The club has also welcomed guest artists and educators from Singapore and abroad, providing members with opportunities to learn from diverse musical perspectives and build lasting friendships within the global clarinet community.
At its heart, The Clarinet Club is about bringing people together through music, encouraging lifelong learning, and creating meaningful musical experiences that extend beyond the rehearsal room.
Programme:
• "Summer Suite" - Patrick Glenn Harper
• "Armonie D'Estate" - Carlo Maria Clemente
• "Capriccio for Clarinet Octet" - Satoshi Yagisawa
• "The Whistler and His Dog" - Arthur Pryor, arr. Matt Johnston
Random Clarinet Ensemble (RCE)
Performance Time: 19 July 2026, 15:30
Random Clarinet Ensemble (RCE) is a Singapore-based community clarinet ensemble dedicated to bringing people together through meaningful, enriching music-making and shared cultural experiences. Founded by clarinetists from diverse backgrounds, RCE provides a welcoming and collaborative space where musicians can explore, create, and grow together. Since its inaugural project, Emotive Reverie (2024), RCE has presented programmes that highlight the expressive versatility of the clarinet. Its annual concert series, Spirito , has featured original arrangements, open clarinet choir initiatives, and collaborations with musicians from across the community. Most recently, Leitmotif showcased original arrangements and medleys inspired by film and animation music. RCE has also collaborated with instruments beyond the clarinet family, including harp, piano, and percussion, broadening the ensemble's artistic palette. By exploring diverse repertoire, fostering personal growth through music-making, and contributing to community spaces through performance and
collaboration, RCE seeks to create engaging musical experiences while fostering connections within Singapore's musical community.
Programme: • "Dance of the Comedians from The Bartered Bride" Bedřich Smetana, arr. Lucas Tong) • "Sweet Briar" Chieko Arai • "Petite Suite Mvt. 1" Claude Debussy, arr. Lucas Tong • "Demelza's Dance" Grant Horsley
Join the Mass Clarinet Choir
Group Activities: Clarinet Jamboree(Mass Clarinet Choir)
19 July 2026, Sunday, 7pm - 8:30 pm
Calling all clarinetists: join our Mass Clarinet Choir and make music together on July 19! Whether you’re a student, amateur, or professional, we welcome players of all levels to share in an inspiring weekend of fun playing together. Experience rich harmonies, fun repertoire, and the unique thrill of hundreds of clarinets blending as one. Bring your own instrument, reeds, and a passion for ensemble playing.
The mass Clarinet Choir will be led by David Kwek.
There will be a Lucky Draw segment at the end of each mass clarinet choir session. (8:30pm) * Only active participants of the Mass Clarinet Choir will be eligible for the luck draw.
Click to register for Clarinet Jamboree
Calling all clarinetists: join our Mass Clarinet Choir and make music together on July 19! Whether you’re a student, amateur, or professional, we welcome players of all levels to share in an inspiring weekend of fun playing together. Experience rich harmonies, fun repertoire, and the unique thrill of hundreds of clarinets blending as one. Bring your own instrument, reeds, and a passion for ensemble playing.
The mass Clarinet Choir will be led by David Kwek.
There will be a Lucky Draw segment at the end of each mass clarinet choir session. (8:30pm) * Only active participants of the Mass Clarinet Choir will be eligible for the luck draw.
Click to register for Clarinet Jamboree
Henri Selmer Paris and Vandoren Artist-Clinician Dr. Jenny Maclay enjoys a multifaceted career as a clarinet soloist, recitalist, orchestral player, chamber musician, pedagogue, blogger, and content creator. She is the Publicity & Social Media Coordinator for the European Clarinet Association. She has taught at universities throughout North America, and she has presented guest recitals and masterclasses in conservatories and universities around the world. Online, she is known as Jenny Clarinet, where she created her eponymous popular blog.
In addition to teaching and performing, Jenny is also interested in travelling and researching clarinet cultures around the world. To date, she has visited and performed in more than 45 countries. Recent artist residencies include Arctic Culture Lab in Ilulissat, Greenland, and Spitsbergen Artist Residency in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, the northernmost town on earth. These projects focused on researching clarinet music from the high Arctic while using music to raise awareness about climate change. Her ongoing series, Around the World in Eighty Pieces, explores international repertoire, performers, and history, connecting audiences with the clarinet’s worldwide story.
https://jennyclarinet.com/
https://jennyclarinet.com/
David Kwek is pursuing his Doctoral Degree in Music Performance at the University of Oregon, School of Music and Dance (UO SOMD) under the mentorship of Dr. Wonkak Kim. He is also the Clarinet Graduate Instructor, assisting with teaching and administrative duties for the clarinet studio. He currently holds the Principal Clarinet position at both the Rogue Valley Symphony in Ashland, Oregon and the Bandung Philharmonic, Indonesia. Kwek is also the clarinetist and founding board member of the nonesuch.reedquintet, Inc.
Kwek attained his MMus with department honors from UO SOMD, and BMus with first class honors from the joint degree program of the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Singapore) and the Royal College of Music (London). His teachers were Tang Xiao Ping, Janet Hilton, Michael Harris, Michael Anderson and Eng Hock Onn. His achievements include the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition Quarterfinalist (2026), Best Graduate Performer Award (UO 2024), Embassy of Peru Award (2019), and the First Prize of the Clarinet Asia competition (2019) held in Macau.
Kwek is a Yamaha Artist and plays on YCL-SE Artist clarinets. He is also endorsed by Daddario Woodwinds.