Hello, I'm Germaine
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Dizi Artiste
Her recent projects as a soloist include 《狮城客说。乐韵长存》and《乡韵情怀》, accompanied by Nanyang Khek Community Guild Chinese Orchestra Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre in 2022 and 2019 respectively; at Rhythms of Spring organised by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, accompanied by Braddell Heights CC Chinese Orchestra, in 2018; and also at 《青春乐韵》with Hsinghai Art Association Chinese Orchestra at Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre in 2017.
Dizi Instructor
Nan Chiau High School (2018-present), CHIJ Katong Convent (2020-present), Maha Bodhi School (2020-present), Poi Ching School (2020-present), Hong Wen School (2014-2020), Keming Primary School (2017-2020), Chongfu School (2016-2020)
Education
Specialization course
M.Mus., Shanghai Conservatory of Music2014
With support received from the Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Art and Cultural Scholarship and the Shanghai Municipal Government Scholarship Award, she pursued her interest in music and graduated from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music in July 2014 with a Masters degree, under the tutelage of Professor Tang Junqiao.
Undergraduate course
B.Sc., National University of Singapore (NUS)2007
Germaine started playing the dizi at the age of 13 when she joined the Chinese Orchestra in CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School. She then continued to perform with the Chinese Orchestra at Hwa Chong Institute and NUS, where she completed her Honours programme.
Experience
Musician
Little Red Dot, SingaporeJan 2014 - Current
She has since been active in the local music scene forging a performing and teaching career. She currently coaches at primary and secondary schools. Helping the students in major events like SYF and other music competitions. She also conducts private lessons for avid students that wants to polish and learn dizi in the proper manner.
Private Tutor
Little Red Dot, SingaporeJan 2003 - Current
She works as a freelance tutor for subjects like mathematics, science, english, mandarin etc...feel free to contact her if you're interested to take up both flute lessons & academic lessons together!
Ms. Germaine has been very patient and strict with her coaching. She does not tolerate nonsense and provides comments that really makes a big difference in my performance.
Ms. Germaine is our demon teacher. She can be so scary at times but in the end, we realize that she just wanted us to understand that it requires passion and effort to play dizi really well.
I've worked with Germaine for more than 5 years and she's really the type of musician or artist that really respects her craft. She really imparts her knowledge and skills with her students.
Ms. Ong is really nice and she really helped me to correct my bad posture and habits that i had all along before i met her. She really helped me to improve my technique.
If you are seeking a musician that will understand exactly your needs, and someone who will utilise their creative and technical skills in parity with your taste, then Germaine is perfect.
It is really great to work with her and the SYF for 2019 went really well for the dizi students because of her dedication and mentorship. Would definitely work with her again.