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Americ Goh
composer

Americ Goh is a composer whose works have been featured on Austrian radio and performed at various international festivals. With a deep affinity for the human voice, he collaborates closely with singers and choirs, and his songs are frequently performed and featured in international art song competitions. His compositional approach emphasizes experimentation while honouring tradition and craftsmanship, striving for a balance of meaning, expression, and communication. His music often serves as a reflection on social issues and an exploration of spirituality.

Photo Credit: Kate Bird

Americ began his formal studies in music composition at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, under the guidance of John Sharpley, Goh Toh Chai, Jennifer Tham, and Leong Yoon Pin. He later pursued advanced studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, where he studied with Gerd Kühr, Pierluigi Billone, and Peter Ablinger.

 

A recipient of the National Arts Council Arts Bursary (Overseas), Singapore, and the Musikförderungspreis Graz, Americ currently serves as Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for Music Teaching and CET at the University of the Arts Singapore | NAFA. Committed to the advancement of arts education, he is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of musicians, guided by the knowledge and generosity he himself received from his mentors. He is also a co-founder of The Art Song Coterie.

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