When I decided to pursue a career as a concert pianist, I understood the necessity of training professionally at a conservatory. As Singapore did not have a conservatory at that time, an overseas education was an inevitable choice. However, I knew very well that studying abroad would be costly and beyond my family’s means. Naturally, I started looking for financial aid from organizations that sponsor music students. The search was not the most encouraging because even with the best scholarships, I would not be able to complete my studies due to financial constraints.
I am therefore extremely privileged to receive sponsorship from Trailblazer Foundation. There is certainly no lack of Singaporeans who are more musically talented than I am. I am extremely humbled that Trailblazer Foundation believes in my abilities and has undertaken to walk this less-trodden path with me.
It is very rare to come across organizations that fully understand the nature of the music profession. Trailblazer is one foundation that is different because it truly understands the challenges that music students like me face upon graduation when we will need to establish ourselves as performers. Hence, it actively seeks opportunities for me to perform whenever I return to Singapore during school breaks.
I am extremely touched by Trailblazer Foundation’s extraordinary gesture of literally taking my development as a musician into its hands. This unbelievable support has greatly encouraged and inspired me to give my very best to make music which I hope will bring joy and a touch of hope to everyone I perform for.
I certainly aspire to become a concert pianist and perform in the best concert halls around the world. However, Trailblazer Foundation’s support has reminded me not to forget my roots and the obligation to contribute to the community I come from. As a Singaporean music student supported by a Singaporean foundation, I will dedicate myself to our local arts community in every way that I am capable of and help Singapore towards blazing an even brighter trail on the international arts scene.
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