Mr Jack Lim Shimin - Head Instructor/ Coach
Mr Jack Lim is a veteran in Singapore's Marching Display Band scene. During his school days, he assisted Bukit Panjang Govt High School in clinching Gold Medals in the SYF Display Band Competition for 3 consecutive competitions; 1998, 2000 and 2002. In addition, he was also part of the instructor’s team to help the same band to win the Gold Medal in Year 2006 SYF Band Competition.
Ever since Mr Lim took over the reins of guiding West Spring Display Band in 2007, the band was able to sustain an achievement of a Silver medal in the Singapore Youth Festival competition in 2008 and 2010 with improved performance over the years. Through Mr Lim, West Spring Band was honored to be able to link up with Mr Tang Chia Hoe, an internationally-renowned band instructor who hails from Kedah (Malaysia). Through over 3 years of planning, improved music education programs and marching-training systems enforced by Mr Lim, West Spring Display Band was able to clinch their first Gold medal in 2012 SYF Central Judging of Display Bands. Under the latest SYF judging and awards system, West Spring went on to clinch the Certificate of Distinctions in 2014 and 2016 and was also awarded a Special 'Outstanding Visual Performance Award' in 2014. For his hardwork and dedication to the band, Mr Lim was awarded “Excellent Coaching Award” for the Display Band in 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2016. |
Mr Tang Chia Hoe - Foreign Specialist
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