About Us
Formed in 2007 by five enthusiastic choristers, the SMU Chamber Choir is one of the most prestigious arts clubs in SMU. The choir-family of undergrads and alumni continues to grow and learn from a wide repertoire and diverse experiences, in quest of artistic excellence. In addition to the annual Wrinkles in the Air concert, the Choir carols every year, performs for school events and for community outreach programmes, and in special collaborations.
Key Events
- NTU Exchange
The SMU Chamber Choir regularly engages in collaborative exchanges with other university choirs to foster musical growth and strengthen connections within the choral community. Most recently, the Choir hosted an exchange with Nanyang Technological University (NTU), bringing together singers from both institutions for a shared rehearsal experience. Through joint music-making and social interaction, members gained fresh musical perspectives while building friendships and camaraderie across universities. - Singapore Choral International Festival (SCIF)
The SMU Chamber Choir participated in the Singapore Choral International Festival (SCIF) 2025, joining choirs from Singapore and around the world in a celebration of choral excellence. Through workshops and performances, our members were exposed to diverse choral traditions and artistic approaches from around the world. The experience provided valuable opportunities for learning, inspiration, and musical development while representing SMU within the wider choral community. - Esplanade Performance — In Youthful Company
Recently, the SMU Chamber Choir performed at the Esplanade, Singapore’s premier performing arts venue, presenting a diverse repertoire of contemporary choral works and musical theatre selections. The performance showcased the Choir’s versatility, musicianship, and commitment to expressive storytelling through song, while providing members with the opportunity to perform on one of Singapore’s most prestigious stages and engage with a wider audience. - Wrinkles in The Air (WITA)
The Choir also presents its annual concert, Wrinkles in The Air (WITA). The latest edition, WiTA XVII: Ready, Set, Go!, celebrated the Choir’s 20th anniversary through contemporary choral works by Eric Whitacre and Daniel Elder, exploring themes of growth, dreams, and self-discovery. Through rich harmonies and compelling storytelling, the production highlighted the Choir’s artistic identity while providing members with a meaningful platform for musical expression. - Upcoming Projects
Looking ahead, the SMU Chamber Choir will continue to share music with the wider community through a series of exciting public performances. The Choir will be performing at Cheng San in July and Centrepoint in August, presenting a repertoire of contemporary, popular, and musical theatre works for diverse audiences. Preparations are also underway for the Choir’s annual carolling season, where members will bring festive cheer through performances at corporate events, community gatherings, and holiday celebrations across Singapore.
Our People in Action
Club Sessions
| Day | Tuesdays | Saturdays |
| Time | 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm | 10:00 am to 12:30 pm |
| Venue | SMU Classroom/Arts and Cultural Center (ACC) | |
How To Join
Students need to audition/ interview to join SMU Chamber Choir. A level of musical proficiency is preferable, but not necessarily required.
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FAQ
Cultural Medallion winner Jennifer Tham and SMUCC Founder Kenny Khoo conduct regular training for SMUCC. Jennifer is the Artistic Director of the SMU Chamber Choir while Kenny Khoo is our resident conductor.
Jennifer has been with the Choir since its formation, directing our artistic growth, conducting us at home and aboard, and enabling our musicianship. She is best known as a trained composer and the conductor of the SYC Ensemble Singers. A self-professed life-long learner, she is still discovering new ways of teaching and making music. She loves the entire spectrum of music from the “avant-garde” to feel-good pop and musical theatre.
Kenny Khoo is one of the founding members of the Choir. Working closely with Jennifer, he continues to advance its mission and vision, guiding the team to infinity and beyond. Since 2017, Kenny has led the Choir in performances and competitions, most recently at our annual production: Wrinkles in the Air XV: this crazy desire.
We sing the full spectrum of choral music—from 16th century choral standards to modern day pop. As a diverse group of music-makers from different backgrounds, we love to explore different genres, learning about other worlds through different types of music and languages.
We mainly learn music with the help of the tone ladder, also known as ‘Solfege’. Learning and practicing with these musical intervals helps us find our notes and grow more independent as singers.
We welcome anyone—with or without choir experience or musical background—to become a better version of themselves as a singer, as a member of our choir family. Our trainers and alumni are life coaches, keen to watch you find your voice, grow as a musician, and succeed at life.
We meet twice a week on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings to perfect our craft. We aim to continuously improve our musicianship and techniques every practice, so attendance at both rehearsals is ideal. When nearing performances or productions, rehearsal timings may be extended and additional sectionals on Thursdays from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm may be added.
Achievements
- 9th Singapore International Choral Festival (SICF), 2025
Silver, Open Category - SMU University Student Life Awards, 2021
Bronze, SMU Outstanding Achievement in Student Life Award - SMU University Student Life Awards, 2020
Bronze, SMU Outstanding Achievement in Student Life Award - 2nd Salzburg International Choral Celebration and Competition, 2019
Gold Diploma, Open Mixed Category
Gold Diploma, Musica Sacra Category
Category Winner, Open Mixed Category - 5th Singapore International Choral Festival, 2018
Silver, Open Category
Silver, Sacral Category