Yak Aik Wee

Yak Aik Wee is a multi-disciplinary artist who recently graduated from LASALLE-SIA College of the Arts, with a Music Diploma majoring in Composition with Distinction. His studies were supported by the National Arts Council (Georgette Chen Arts Scholarships). Prior to his music studies, he served as an Artiste with the Singapore Armed Forces Music and Drama Company for 3 years, performing locally as well as at overseas deployments like Australia, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand and Brunei. As actor and dancer, he has appeared in various stage and TV productions, including Guys and Dolls (The Musical), Kampong Amber, Growing Up, and Child (with Tammy L. Wong Dance Company). His compositions have been performed publicly since his first year at LASALLE-SIA, beginning with Local Composers’ Concert 2001 and Music Box 2001. Besides being featured at concerts, his music has also been used for theatre, dance, and installation art projects.