'Three Portraits for Symphonic Band' by Dr Kelly Tang

Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines (The Royal Band) presented the UK premiere of SOTA's Dean (Arts & Special Project), Dr Kelly Tang's composition "Three Portraits for Symphonic Band" on 26 February, conducted by Ignatius Wang from SAF Bands.

"Three Portraits for Symphonic Band" is the first Singaporean composition ever to be performed by the Royal Band. It was commissioned in 2008 for an Esplanade premiere by SAF Central Band & "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, in commemoration of "50 Years of Military Music Services" in Singapore.