Gateway Percussion Faculty: Brenson Yam
EDUCATION
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Diploma in Sustainable Urban Design and Engineering April 2014 – May 2017
Anderson Secondary School Cambridge ‘O’ Level Certificate: 15 Points Jan 2009 – Dec 2013
WORK EXPERIENCE
Bloom School of Music & Arts June 2016 – March 2017 Drum Tutor o Planned out lesson plans that cater to needs of students. o Conducted private lessons to individuals ranging from various age groups to learn how to play the drum kit. o Prepared students for graded music examinations.
Princess Elizabeth Primary School June 2014 – July 2014 Percussion Tutor o Planned out lesson plans that cater to needs of students. o Taught and guided a group of young students in a variety of percussive instruments. o Prepared students for National Judging in the Singapore Youth Festival.
Classical Music Collections Pte Ltd June 2014 – July 2014 Personal Assistant o Handled administrative matters regarding sales of music scores and instruments. o Did organisational work by sorting music scores and instruments. o On-site, handled ad-hoc matters, assisting employer in transactions and negotiations.
ECSAL Technologies Pte Ltd June 2013 – July 2013 Part-time Assistant Technician o Assisted engineers in the manufacturing and assembly of industrial machines that are used for the wafer industry.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
Ngee Ann Polytechnic February 2015 – March 2016
Concert Band Club
– Stage Manager Involved in the planning of concert events as well as management of logistics and movement for personnel and instruments on event days.
Anderson Secondary School May 2012 – October 2013
Military Band
– Section Leader Managed the percussion section and lead fellow percussionists through different events and concerts.
– Recruiting Officer Put in charge of a group of newly joined members and was responsible for guiding and inducting them into main band members.
CERTIFICATES AND AWARDS
ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) Certifications o Grade 8 in Percussion (2013) o Grade 5 in Theory of Music (2012) o Grade 5 in Piano (2012)
Silver Medal For the Singapore International Band Festival 2014
Certificate of Accomplishment For the Singapore Youth Festival Arts Presentation 2013
Silver Medal For the Singapore Youth Festival Competition 2011
Gold Medal For the Singapore International Band Festival 2010