Academic Appointments and Service

Dr Eugene Seow is a Singapore-based higher music education lecturer, practice-led researcher, and dissertation and project supervisor. His current work spans undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, research supervision, curriculum and assessment, editorial service, academic advisory activity, and professional music practice.

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His appointments reflect a coherent practice-led profile across musical judgement, aural fluency, ensemble pedagogy and cognition, contemporary musicianship, curriculum design, assessment validity, and higher music education.

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Higher Education Teaching & Supervision

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Lecturer & Dissertation Supervisor, LASALLE College of the Arts

MA, BA (Hons), Diploma

Teaching across contemporary music and supervising undergraduate dissertations across music and arts management, alongside work in ensemble pedagogy, musical judgement, aural fluency, practice-led research, curriculum, and assessment

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Lecturer, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA), School of Arts Management

Diploma

Teaching Arts Ecosystem 1 and Academic and Digital Skills, with emphasis on music-context understanding, academic and digital literacy, arts-sector awareness, professional practice, reflective evidence, and student development

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Module Leader, Lecturer & Research Supervisor, Singapore Raffles Music College (SRMC) (UWL-validated Programmes)

MMus, MA, BMus (Hons), Diploma

Leading Level 7 Pedagogic Theories and Practices and teaching across postgraduate pedagogy, research-informed practice, critical perspectives, curriculum and assessment, alongside principal study in drum set, electric bass, and composition and wider undergraduate teaching and supervision. Supervises undergraduate and postgraduate research across performance, composition, ensemble practice, curriculum design, assessment, arts education, and practice-led inquiry

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Guest Lecturer, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore

Guest teaching in rhythm pedagogy and brush-based ensemble practice, with emphasis on time-feel, articulation, aural fluency, structural listening, and ensemble responsiveness across jazz, popular, and hybrid contexts

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Former Facilitator, IN-depth Module, University of the Arts Singapore (UAS)

Interdisciplinary project facilitation across Artist as Futurist, Experimenter, Placemaker, and Commentator pathways, integrating embodiment, listening, and practice-led inquiry

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Ensemble Tutor, National University of Singapore – Centre for the Arts (Voices)
Coaching NUS Voices in contemporary ensemble performance, with emphasis on listening, coordination, groove, arrangement, and ensemble judgement

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Tutor, Nanyang Technological University – Cultural Activities Club (Jazz & Blues)

Drum-set tutoring for NTU’s student music community

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Academic Service, Editorial, Examining, and Quality Assurance

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Examiner — London College of Music Examinations / University of West London
Practical music examining, mark-comment alignment, standards, and examiner procedure.

Academic & Examination Board Member — Hitmaker Global Academy
Appointed to contribute to academic quality, examination and assessment procedures, moderation, appeals-aware standards, and policy/procedure review.

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Student Representative — MA Education Leadership, UWE Bristol

Representing students on the online MA Education Leadership programme through student–programme communication, consultation, and participation in programme team meetings.

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Associate Editor, Frontiers in Education (Frontiers)

Managing peer review, reviewer selection, and editorial decision-making within the Higher Education section, with particular interests in curriculum, assessment, musical judgement, and practice-led inquiry

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Advisory Board Member, Virtual University of Pakistan (Media Discourse and Society)

Contributing to discussions on curriculum quality, assessment, academic standards, and research development​

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Additional specialist examining and professional service
Previous and current service has included music examining, diploma assessment, and professional advisory activity with specialist music organisations

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Selected Professional Practice Contexts

Percussionist · Bassist · Pianist, TENG Ensemble
Ongoing ensemble activity, recordings, and contemporary Chinese crossover performance

Rogers Artist

Drum-kit artist partnership supporting performance, recording and higher music education

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Rohema Artist Ambassador

Artist-educator partnership supporting drum kit, percussion, brush, rod, and mallet practice

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Pantheon Artist – Snare Drum and Cymbals

Artist partnership supporting snare-drum performance, cymbal development, percussion practice, artist-led product development, and professional outreach

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Supported by FATFreq

In-ear monitoring and hearing-protection support for performance, rehearsal, teaching, and professional music practice

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For higher education teaching, supervision, curriculum and assessment work, faculty development, examining, research-facing work, editorial service, or other institutional collaborations, please get in touch.