Morse Percussion
Morse Percussion is a contemporary classical percussion group formed in 2020 by Derek Koh and Joachim Lim. Rallying like-minded percussionists with an adventurous and eclectic taste for percussive music, Morse Percussion aims to inspire and cultivate interest through exquisite modern practices and compelling productions with the goal to be Singapore’s first professional percussion group characterized by musical diversity and excellence. The ensemble presents recitals regularly and is a visiting artist group at the Yong Siew Toh (YST) Conservatory of Music. An ardent supporter of commissioning Singaporean works, Morse Percussion have commissioned a total of 12 Singaporean percussion works. Upcoming highlights this year includes performances with the Singapore Armed Forces Band, a recital involving AI, and working with students of the YST Conservatory of Music again.
Singapore Sounds: Morse Percussion
Session Description:
The music culture of Singapore is a vibrant and dynamic blend of various influences, reflecting the country’s multicultural society. Over the years, Singapore has cultivated a rich and diverse music scene that spans classical, contemporary, traditional, and popular genres. With a population is made up of a mix of ethnicities—Chinese, Malay, Indian, and others—each with their own musical traditions. This multiculturalism is reflected in Singapore’s music, which combines elements from a wide array of traditions: Chinese music, malay drumming, indian konnakol, Southeast Asian musical roots etc.
Morse Percussion brings a plethora of contemporary percussion music featuring Singaporean roots, instruments that could be found in asian traditions, whilst incorporating the sensitivity and colours that you might expect from a percussion chamber group.
Morse Percussion brings a plethora of contemporary percussion music featuring Singaporean roots, instruments that could be found in asian traditions, whilst incorporating the sensitivity and colours that you might expect from a percussion chamber group.
Session Category:
- Percussion Ensemble
Date:
Friday, November 14, 2025
Time:
4:00 PM
Location:
Wabash
Session Type:
Daytime Showcase Concert
Session Format:
Live
