Teh Chia Hui

Teh Chia Hui is a distinguished graduate of the Diploma in Viola Performance program at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), where she completed her studies with distinction. Under the guidance of esteemed violist Janice Tsai, Chia Hui demonstrated exceptional dedication and talent, earning a place on the Dean’s List for five consecutive semesters. Her musical excellence was further recognized through scholarships awarded during both her second and third years at NAFA.

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Throughout her academic journey, Chia Hui actively participated in a wide range of performances and competitions, showcasing her versatility as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player. She has performed in events such as the NAFA Library Potpourri Concert, the Music Platform, and the NAFA Concert Series. In 2025, she was a finalist in the NAFA String Competition.

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She has performed with esteemed ensembles including the NAFA Orchestra and The Philharmonic Orchestra, Singapore, working under the baton of renowned conductors such as Lim Yau and Lin Juan. Her musical development has also been enriched through masterclasses and performance classes with acclaimed musicians including Guan Qi, Chan Yoong-Han, Nikolai Koval, Dr. Tan Wee Hsin, and Dr. Nicholas Ong.

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Beyond NAFA, Chia Hui has expanded her experience by performing with several external orchestras such as the Penang Philharmonic Orchestra, Emmanuel Symphony Orchestra, Re:Mix, The Philharmonic Orchestra, and the RondoFest Festival Orchestra. These engagements have enabled her to collaborate with exceptional musicians and conductors including Foo Say Ming, George Harliono, and Dr. Lien Boon Hua.

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Her participation in major music festivals such as RondoFest and the Singapore Chamber Music Festival, provided with valuable coaching from chamber music artists like Edward Tan (Concordia Quartet) and Jonathan Ong (Verona Quartet). She has also benefited from masterclasses with internationally acclaimed musicians including Bas Treub, Sara Maria Gonzales, Anastasia Feruleva, and Timur Yakubov.

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Chia Hui has achieved distinctions in ABRSM Grade 8 Viola, Piano, and Music Theory examinations. In addition to her performance career, she is a dedicated music educator with experience teaching violin, viola, piano, and music theory to students ranging from age 6 to adult. She has taught both individual and group lessons in music schools and previously served as viola principal and conductor of her secondary school orchestra, leading a team of over 100 students in concerts and competitions.