Smu Symphonia

Since its establishment in 2003, SMU Symphonia has steadily grown into a full-fledged wind and strings symphonic group, taking part in local and regional events such as the “20th Conference of the Asia and Pacific Band Directors’ Association” in Japan in 2018. To date, SMU Symphonia has performed in a wide range of performances ranging from university-wide events such as SMU Annual Arts Fest to external gigs with various external parties such as NParks. The band performed Photosymphony at the Botanic Gardens in 2019 to monumental success. Our first online production Homebound was a part of SMU Arts Festival 2020, winning People’s Choice Award. In May of 2021, SMU Symphonia’s string ensemble collaborated with SUTD’s Chamber Ensemble for the online production Alma Mater. For showcasing our culture through an innovative digital performance in the AUN-CA Crosslight Performance Showcase, SMU Symphonia was awarded a certificate of participation by the ASEAN University Network, ASEAN University Network on Culture and the Arts, and the Commission on Higher Education. Meanwhile, Festiva XIV’s rehearsals, recordings, and post-productions were carried out completely online, and to date has garnered 2.5k views. SMU Symphonia’s SMOOJazz production in Arts Fest 2021 also won Best Marketing and Director’s Pick. We wrapped off the year with Symphonia Week, a collection of digital recordings released daily on our Youtube channel and ending with our Christmas Concert. SMU Symphonia strives to emulate the values of Music, Friends, and Fun through their annual productions – “Festiva” and “Grandioso”.