About IASAS Music

The International Association of Southeast Asian Schools Cultural Convention (IASAS CC) is an annual event, with hosting duties moving between the six IASAS member schools: Taipei American School, International School of Manila, Singapore American School, International School of Kuala Lumpur, International School of Bangkok and Jakarta International School. There are now five components to IASAS CC, with Model United Nations running alongside Art and Film in November and then three events in March, including Debate and Forensics, Dance/ Drama/ Tech, and Music. This year is the IASAS Conference's 40th anniversary.

IASAS Music CC brings together approximately 162 music students (48 Band, 48 Strings, 48 Choral and 18 Piano musicians) to participate in workshops and share artistic works. The selection process for this convention is quite competitive within the schools and the students who attend are very committed to their respective art forms. The convention hopes to provide experiences that enrich and inspire these students’ artistic understandings and practice. The Band, Choir and Strings students from each school share an Octet performance. Every student also presents a solo for adjudication, with piano students supporting as accompanists where needed. While the convention is not competitive, some students are selected to have their work featured in showcases, which are used to enhance the learning of all delegates. One of the highlights of the convention is when students from all schools join together to present shared music performances under the direction of guest conductors.