Republic Polytechnic Wind Symphony (RPWS) was formed in 2003, providing a platform for students to enjoy music-making through musical exploration.
RPWS has gained recognition for its fine musicianship on both the local and international stage. Apart from performing at concerts, the band actively takes part in the Singapore International Band Festival (SIBF). The band has clinched several awards in SIBF; In 2016, 2018 and 2022, RPWS clinched the Silver Award (Division 1), and most recently the Gold Award (Division 1) in 2024.
The members have been privileged to work with the Hong Kong Festival Wind Orchestra, National Chiayi University Wind Ensemble from Taiwan, Jugendmusik Kreuzlingen from Switzerland, Singapore Police Force Band as well as the Singapore Armed Forces Central Band in the past. RPWS has also collaborated with Australian Youth Band for their 20th anniversary concert, Symphonie De République XV: Hands Across the Sea.
Under the baton of Luo Tianze, RPWS strives to be the stimulus for musical excellence among the school bands in Singapore. It is this spirit that motivates the band to train hard and bring quality music to the community.
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