Our Patron
Mr James Toh
Known in investment circles as an astute private equity and property investor, James Toh has been an active supporter of the Singapore arts scene for over 30 years. He was the executive producer and co-creator of Singapore’s first Chinese musical, “December Rains” (written by Liang Wen Fu and Jimmy Ye), first staged in 1996, and subsequently restaged at the Esplanade in 2010 and 2014.
James was executive producer of numerous award-winning Singapore films by director Eric Khoo, including “12 Storeys” (1997), “Be With Me,” (2005), “My Magic” (2008) and “Tatsumi” (2011). His foremost passion is to support uniquely Singaporean content. In 2007, James produced “881,” a highly successful film directed by Royston Tan, which was adapted into a theatre musical and staged by Toy Factory at the Esplanade in 2012.
More recently, James was executive producer of an original play by Ovidia Yu entitled “Kwa Geok Choo” directed by Goh Boon Teck, staged in 2022 at the Victoria Theatre.
In 2023, James was granted the “Patron of the Arts” award by the National Arts Council. He has been Patron of Resonance of Singapore Ltd. since before its inception.
Meet the Board
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Toh Ban Sheng
FOUNDER and ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Multiple award-winning conductor, published author, international adjudicator in more than 20 countries, and producer of Singapore's Choral Miracle, a documentary about the history of choral singing in Singapore.
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Xie Zhizhong
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Experienced music educator, conductor, singer and music practitioner in multiple groups and genres, as well as President of Raffles Singers.
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Pauline Ang
DIRECTOR
A practising lawyer, Licentiate of the Royal Schools of Music (Performance), Conductor, Singapore Life Church Children’s Choir. An avid choral singer, Pauline currently sings with HOS Chorus, HOS Singers and SBC VOX.
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Joyce Goh Hui Min
DIRECTOR
Accomplished finance controller of a US-listed company. Chartered accountant. Classically trained. Balancing both numbers and musical notes harmoniously.
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Aaron Lee
DIRECTOR
Regulatory lawyer, writer-poet and ardent music lover. Founding member of gospel vocal band Agapella and co-founder of the Laniakea Culture Collective. Commissioned on multiple occasions to compose song lyrics for the Singapore Youth Festival.
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Reginald Sumalong
DIRECTOR
A Chief Investment Officer of a family office, a tech start-up co-founder, a viticulture & oenology educator, and a jazz crooner & songwriter under the stage name of “Reggie Pryor” who is also an alumni of Raffles Singers.