In 2006, Dedric clinched the first prize in the National Arts Council Chinese Music Competition’ Suona Open Catergory, moreover with his outstanding performance during the competition, he was being selected to perform at The Prize Winner’s Concert and was also chosen by the competition adjudicators to demonstrate in the master class conducted by renowned Guanzi master, Mr Hu Zhi Hou. He also took part in Zhongxin International music competition 2007, Chinese Instrument category and came in as first runner-up.

Dedric got acquainted with Chinese music since secondary school, he started learning the sheng at the age of 13 under Mr Lee Kern Siang, and the suona when he was 15. He joined the Keat Hong Chinese Orchestra in 2001 and actively participated in the various performances of the Orchestra, including those at Changsa, China, and Sarawak, Malaysia. In May 2007, He stage a Suona Yangqin Solo Recital Concert , "琴说呐道" , with the Orchestra, and was well received by the audience. Over the years, he had staged two challenging Suona Concerto "霸王别姬", "欢庆胜利" with the orchestra.

Dedric is often invited as a guest Suona player with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra. In 2006, Dedric went to Beijing, China, to further his Suona performing skills under the tutelage of Mr. Hu Zhi Hou, Mr Shi Hai Ping and Mr Zhou Dong Chao. He has also received guidance from Mr Ding Huai Cheng.

Accompanied by Keat Hong Chinese Orchestra, Dedric performed the Suona concerto in June and at Sarawak in December 2006. In the same year, he performed a Suona and Hulusi solo at the Tai Nan International Chishi Arts Festival held in Taiwan. In March 2007, Dedric performed a Suona concerto with The HsingHai Arts Association Chinese Orchestra, at The Esplanade Concert Hall.

With his keen interest in traditional Chinese music, he received twice The Singapore Hokkien Huay Kuan Arts and Cultural Bursary in year 2004 and 2006. Currently he is also the instructor of various schools in Singapore.

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so guys..this is our new sheng/suona teacher..=]=]..

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kelvin =]