Sim Hong Teck Paul

Paul is a highly experienced String Ensemble Arranger, Trainer, and Violinist with a career spanning over three decades. From 1992 to 2022, he served with the Singapore Armed Forces Music & Drama Company, where he was instrumental in auditioning string musicians, training ensembles, and arranging new repertoires. His work has nurtured notable violinists, including members of the Tang Quartet and Joshua Tan. Paul also led as the 1st Violinist at the Courtyard String Ensemble (Raffles Hotel) and the Balcony Lounge Strings (Fullerton Hotel) from 1992 to 2020. His qualifications include ABRSM Grade 8 in practical violin performance from Kam Kee Yong School of Music. Skilled in Sibelius notation software and string ensemble conducting, Paul excels in preparing students for ABRSM exams and is a significant contributor to Singapore’s music scene.