Our Team
Our Team
“The passionate team who has helped inspired, guide and made beautiful harp journey’s possible for many. “
Ms Rita is one of the pioneer teachers at Rave Harps and she has contributed immensely to the expansion of the Rave Harps and growth in the students.
Her passion in teaching for the harp is seen clearly through her students’ achievements. With more than 20 years of teaching experience under her belt, her students has successfully auditioned and accepted into reputable music conservatories. Her teaching aptitude has trained young musicians winning local and international music competitions.
Many of them has also been offered a placing in top local secondary schools and junior colleges using harp as the instrument for Direct School Admission (DSA).
As a senior management, her nurturing nature has made her adept at managing the welfare and giving advice to the students and parents in Rave Harps. Ms Rita enjoys performing with the Rave Harps faculty and has performed in both overseas and local events.
Cheryl Tan’s musical journey began when she started learning the piano at the age of eight. Her knowledge in piano music and music theory increased under private tutelage with Mrs. Serena Ng and Ms. Josephine Koh. Cheryl went on to the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) where she majored in Piano and minored in Guzheng. In NAFA, she studied under some of the most renowned Singapore composers and musicians: the late Mr. Leong Yoong Pin; Mr. Phoon Yew Tien; Dr. Soh Kay Cheng; Mr. Lee Tack Fah; & Mdm. Zhang Lu Fen. Cheryl graduated with a Diploma in Music from NAFA in 1993
In 1988, Cheryl joined the Keat Hong Chinese Orchestra (KHCO) as Guzheng Principal. Over twenty years, she participated with KHCO in many local and overseas performances where she had the privilege to work with many renowned musicians around the world. With her passion for zither instruments, along her music journey she picked up the Chinese Harp (Konghou) and eventually the Western Harp too. She was subsequently appointed as Konghou Player/Harpist for KHCO.
Cheryl joined Rave Harps in 2008. She is part of the harp group – Les Harpistes Ensemble. Their recent works include Harp Tasting in SAM, Christmas concert at the Esplanade and Harpfest. Cheryl is one of the organising committee members for Rave Harps’ Harpfest series. She was also one of the production committee of the first harp musical – “Pluck – The Harp Musical” in 2012.
Jia Hui is a dedicated harpist and passionate educator with a wealth of experience in nurturing young talent. Beginning her musical journey at the age of 4, Jia Hui started her Harp Education at Rave Harps, and later continued to further her harp studies in Melbourne, and graduated from the University of Melbourne. As a manager and teacher at Rave Harps, she has been instrumental in guiding students from as young as three years old, helping them grow into accomplished musicians.
Jia Hui’s students have achieved remarkable success, including acceptance into prestigious schools through direct admissions, winning top prizes in harp competitions, and receiving invitations to perform at notable events both locally and internationally. Her teaching philosophy is rooted in a strong passion for children’s development and music education, where she emphasizes not only technical proficiency but also the values of musicianship and character.
In addition to her teaching roles, Jia Hui contributes significantly to the harp community. She serves as a teacher for the Harp program at Nanyang Girls’ High School, is a member of Singapore’s first professional harp ensemble, Viva Rave, and has performed as a guest soloist in Berlin, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Melbourne. She has also performed with groups such as The Philharmonic Orchestra Singapore, Singapore Chinese Orchestra, and Tanglin Symphony Orchestra.
Jia Hui plays a pivotal role in the organising committee of the Singapore Harp Festival and the Rave Harps International Prestige Award. She also serves on the committee of The Harp Association, Singapore.
Cindy Yan is a well sought-after violinist for her excellent well-rounded experience in Solo Recital, Orchestra and Chamber works. Ms. Yan graduated from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, China and obtained her Master’s Degree in Music from Massey Conservatorium of Music in New Zealand. Cindy Yan has a vast musical experience with her violin orchestra positions in Shanghai Orchestra, New Zealand Orchestra, Concert Masterto Broadway touring production, establishing I-Sis harp Trio etc. — which has led her to her other passion in music education. Besides running her Violin Studio (RAMP Music Academy), she frequently organises music festivals and events in Singapore and abroad, creating a nurturing platform to all young musicians.
Cindy Yan, serves as music advisor in Rave Harps Chamber programs.
Bianca Beng is a Singaporean harpist passionate about music and the arts. She has shared her music with a vast international audience. She has clinched top prizes at competitions like the Thailand International Youth Harp Competition, Asia Harp Chamber Competition, and Enkor International Chamber Competition. She was also awarded the Guy Magrath Harp Prize (2021) and “Very Highly Commended” in the Skaila Kanga Harp Prize (2020). Most recently, Bianca won the Sydney Concert Orchestra (SCO) Concerto Competition 2024.
Bianca is a proud graduate of Rave Harps before pursing harp studies overseas, and was under the tutelage of Ms Katryna Tan. She has also performed at the World Harp Congress (Hong Kong & Australia), Académie musicale de Villecroze (France), Asia Harp Festival (Korea), International Harp Festival (Thailand), Young Artist Harp Seminar (USA), Harp of the Orient (Malaysia) and the Lee Kuan Yew World Cities Award Ceremony (Singapore). She is a member of Viva Rave, Singapore’s first professional harp ensemble. She has performed with the Royal Academy Symphony Orchestra and Musical Theatre Orchestra under renowned conductors- Semyon Bychkov, Robert Trevino, Sir Mark Elder, and John Wilson.
Bianca was awarded the Iremonger Marceau Family Scholarship and graduated from the Sydney Conservatorium of Music with a Masters in Music Studies (High Distinction) under the tutelage of Alice Giles. She graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in London with a Bachelor of Music (First Class Honours) under Catherine White, and was awarded the Dominions Fellowship. Bianca also holds a Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music (LRAM) for Harp.
Enrica started her musical journey by learning the Organ at age of seven. Fascinated by the world of music, she continued to explore other instruments as Piano, Harp and Violin. Her passion in music combined with her love to socialize with children and adults alike led her to become music teacher since her teenage days. 20 years of teaching experience on, she currently focuses on Harp and Piano education.
Enrica has been passionate about the harp, and joined Rave Harps for nearly a decade. Besides sharing her interest, she is constantly involved with Rave Harps projects and international harp events like the World Harp Congress. Enrica teachers at Rave Harps as well as being assigned to manage the Harp program in Tanglin International School.
Besides her busy teaching activity, Enrica is continues to be active as Pianist and Organist at her church. She was invited to be juror for Organ and Piano Music Extravaganza, conducting piano masterclasses in Indonesia. She has performed as Harpist for orchestra in “Tribute to Ibu Soed” concert, several Easter and Christmas events in Singapore and Indonesia.
Josie started the harp as an adult learner with Rave Harps more than 10 years ago. With already a strong Music background in Piano and Choral singing and conducting, Josie’s passion for the harp grew and developed over the years very quickly. She joined the harp faculty to impart her knowledge and love of the harp specialising in adult learners (with or without music background). It is her joy to fulfil many dreams of playing the harp. Josie has been instrumental and play an important role in many Harp events including Singapore Harpist 2022, 2024 Harp Retreat and 2024 RH Prestige Award.
A medical doctor by profession, Kee Loo has kept her passion for music very much alive. An avid harp player, teacher and performer, she also plays the piano and clarinet.
Kee Loo began her harp journey under the tutelage of renowned local harpist Ms. Katryna Tan. She has also attended masterclasses with several master teachers, like Sydney-based Ulpia Erdos and Gabriella Dall’Olio, head of Trinity Laban Conservatoire.
A keen ensemble player, she has performed with the Rave Harpers and Les Harpistes Ensemble for the Esplanade Beautiful Sunday series and at the Esplanade concourse. She also had solo performances in several charity concerts and had helped raise funds for needy causes.
She is a strong supporter of all things harp and has been actively involved in Harp Festivals in Singapore, Hong Kong and Malaysia.
Despite her busy schedule, nothing makes her happier than to devote her free time in nurturing the next generation of young harpists.
Jaz Tan is a Master of Music graduated from University of Western Ontario. Her piano teachers include Professor Maureen Volk, Professor Kristina Szutor, and Ms Tina Yanchus; and she studied harp with Ms. Carla Furlong, who was a Julliard Graduate and former harpist in the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Su Yoong is a well-known music teacher in Penang region, Malaysia. She plays the piano, cello and has vocal training and
experience in children education.
After playing the harp for several years, Su received Teacher’s Training with Harp Master Educator, Katryna Tan. She has joined Rave Harps faculty and is passionate about sharing her harp journey with more students. She is also involved in managing Harp Projects in Penang “Harp of the Orient Series” and is also the Assistant Manager to Penang Harpers Ensemble. Together with the group, they’ve done performances in France, Singapore and Hong Kong. Her contribution to the Penang harp development has been highly recognised.
Siew Yee obtained her Music Degree from the University Conservatoire, UPM majoring in Contemporary Piano. After graduating and starting her career with Cempaka Performing Arts Company (CPAC), she took interest in the harp programme in Cempaka Schools. She started to learn the harp under CPAC’s Harp Director and renowned harpist, Katryna Tan.
Siew Yee heads the Harp Programme and conducts harp lessons for young harpists. Over her harp journey experience, she has participated and performed in harp congress and harp festivals in Malaysia, Singapore, France and Hong Kong.
Zhe Zhen has been working as a music instructor in Cempaka Performing Arts Company (CPAC) since 2007. She found her passion for the harp and decided to pursue it under the harp programme in Cempaka Schools. She learned under Katryna Tan, a world-renowned harpist and also the Harp Director in CPAC.
Zhe Zhen holds a Bachelor of Music (Hons.) from UCSI, majoring in Contemporary Music. She has been actively conducting harp lessons and training students for performances for over a decade. She has also participated and performed in the World Harp Congress and other harp
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