Shu Mei Yap, violinist, obtained her Bachelor of Music in Violin Performance from the New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, USA, under the tutelage of Eric Rosenblith. From 1990 to 1993, she played in the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. She went to the Trinity College of Music, London and studied with Sophie Langdon in 1994 and got a Post graduate Diploma and the Fellowship of the Trinity College of Music. Since her return from London in 1994, she has been the Director and Principal of the Mandeville Music and Drama Pte Ltd. She is also the co-director of Artists International, an impresario company. Besides teaching, Shu Mei performs actively in chamber music concerts as well as jazz concerts and gigs locally and abroad. She has played for many dignitaries including the President, Senior Minister, Prime Minister of Singapore and former and present Presidents and Ambassadors for Thailand, USA, Indonesia, Spain, Philippines, Italy, and Hong Kong. She also often appears on the local television music entertainment shows as well as interviews related to the arts. Last year, Shu Mei was invited to perform with Jazz diva Marina Xavier at the Jakarta Jazz festival following a tour of 9 performances in Thailand. Her girl trio San Nikkis was also invited to launch the new series of BMW in China. This year, Shu Mei performed at the Esplanade Concert Hall with her band Hybrid to a full hall. She was also actively involved in the Mosaic Jazz festival this year, performing in three different groups, Motown Magic with Marina Xavier, Old Time Swing with the Goodfellas Quartet and World Music with Hybrid.Spain
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