Singapore Symphony Choruses unveil new brand identities

As the only choir tied to the national orchestra, the SSC is a symbol of choral artistic excellence in Singapore. It is where the best and most passionate choristers congregate to celebrate a common love for singing and classical music. This new logo denotes an expression of collaboration and togetherness within the group, celebrating music and building each other up for excellence. The brand personality is shown through the colour purple, a colour that exudes passion and professionalism.

As the only youth choir tied to the national orchestra, the SSYC is an embodiment of youth choral excellence in Singapore. It is a platform where a community of passionate young singers can hone their choral abilities and discover unique opportunities. The new logo for SSYC represents a young individual’s journey to finding rich and unique experiences. The brand personality shines through the teal colour, a youthful hue that exudes creativity and dynamism.

The SSCC is the only children’s choir tied to the national orchestra. As Singapore’s pride in children’s choral excellence, the SSCC kindles choral passion while nurturing values for character development, and offers abundant local as well as international opportunities for the choir to perform. The new logo for SSCC embodies the vibrant and nurturing environment provided for the young choristers to achieve their full potential. The brand personality is shown through the colour yellow, a colour that conveys optimism and youthfulness.

Chng Hak-Peng, CEO of the Singapore Symphony Group, said, “We’re proud to give each choir their own compelling brand identity that aligns with the Group’s objectives and direction. We look forward to welcoming amateur choral singers, to involve them in symphonic music-making with the SSO and future projects of the Choruses.”

Last year in June, following a competitive selection process, the Group appointed DIA Brands, a regional brand consultancy, to work on the rebranding project.

“The Singapore Symphony Choruses are an important entry point for people of all ages to experience choral excellence and the joy of singing together. We have aimed to capture the sense of collaboration and creativity across all three choirs in their individual focus and shared vision.” said Nigel Smith, CEO DIA Group.

DIA was established in London in 1983 and became a top five branding consultancy in the UK by the end of the 1980s. DIA opened in Asia in 1996 and is now an independent group based in Singapore with offices in Malaysia, Australia and Indonesia, with a focus on unravelling the complexity of business and bringing simple ideas and innovative thinking to brands that creates a distinct business advantage.

The Singapore Symphony Choruses are part of the Singapore Symphony Group, which also manages the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO), and the Singapore National Youth Orchestra. The mission of the Group is to create memorable shared experiences with music. Through the SSO and its affiliated performing groups, the Group spreads the love for music, nurtures talent and enriches our diverse communities. Founded in 1979, the SSO is Singapore’s flagship orchestra, touching lives through classical music and providing the heartbeat of the cultural scene. In addition to its subscription series concerts, the SSO is also known for its outdoor and community appearances. The orchestra also presents intimate chamber performances in the VCHpresents series, the annual Singapore International Piano Festival (SIPF) and the biennial National Piano and Violin Competition (NPVC) at the Victoria Concert Hall, Home of the SSO.