A recipient of the National Arts Council and National University of Singapore (NUS) scholarship, Adrian attained his Master of Music degree at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music (YSTCM) with a major in conducting. He is currently a part time faculty at YSTCM (NUS) where he teaches conducting. He directs numerous Wind Ensembles & Orchestras ranging from secondary, tertiary institutions, and community groups. He is also the Music Director of the Asian Cultural Symphony Orchestra, a community orchestra who’s main focus is on Orchestra works written by Asian composers, infusing a variety of Chinese, Malay and Indian instruments into a standard Western Symphony Orchestra, Under his direction, his groups consistently achieve the finest results and highest accolades in music festivals held locally and overseas. Passionate about developing the Asian Wind and Orchestra scene, Adrian features Asian works and musicians prominently in his programming with his groups.