Singapore Wind Symphony (SWS) was formed in 1992, spinning off from the National Theatre Symphonic Band. In all, she has more than 20 glorious years of performing experience that helped form the sturdy pillar of what the band is today.

In 1977, the National Theatre Trust actively recruited music makers from all walks of life to form Singapore's first symphonic band - the National Theatre Symphonic Band (NTSB). The band rose rapidly to rank as one of Singapore's top symphonic wind bands. Through the years, NTSB preserved her high standard of performance under the direction of many talented conductors which include Mr Mitsuo Nonami, Mr Ho Hwee Long, Mr Luk Hoi Yui and Mr Hardy Mertens.

In 1989, NTSB won First Prize in the 2nd Division of the internationally-acclaimed band competition, World Music Contest, (WMC) held in Kerkrade, Netherlands. This boosted the band's standing as an internationally recognised band. Through the years, NTSB also gave performances in countries like Malaysia and Hong Kong.

Subsequently, the National Theatre Trust was dissolved and NTSB re-registered herself as a society to embark on yet another era: the Singapore Wind Symphony (SWS).

On 19 August 1992, SWS made her debut with an inaugural concert held at the Mandarin Ballroom and has since performed numerous concerts annually. These also include other joint projects with organisations like the National Arts Council (NAC) and the LaSalle-SIA College of the Arts. SWS not only plays an active role in the local music scene but also promotes and encourages a higher band music standard in Singapore.

Continuing with the fine tradition set by the NTSB, SWS again clinched the First Prize in the 2nd Division and 3rd Prize in the Overall Division of the World Music Contest in 1993. In the same year, SWS gave a virtuoso performance in Norway and came in First with the highest score in the Janitsjarfestivalen Band Festival, Hamar. With these international marks, SWS was invited as guest band to represent Singapore in the 9th (Hong Kong,1996) & 10th (Sydney,1998) Conference of the Asia Pacific Band Directors Association (APBDA) performing in famous venues like the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts and the Sydney Opera House. In 2001, SWS again participated in the World Music Contest (this time in the First Division) and returned successfully with the First Prize.

In July 1999, the official SWS home page was launched. This homepage marks a new way of communicating with the audience. Visitors can find out more about the profile of SWS, get updates of latest events, performances, reserve tickets, apply for an audition online, take part in the web contests, download goodies, browse through the showcase of past performances or simply share the feedback with SWS.

2001 saw the start of SWS's series of specialised concerts, ranging from free public performances, to our regular pop concerts, to mini-concerts of concertos and symphonies targeted at discerning listeners. The ComWorks series was started in 2003 which features popular pieces in the bi-annual Singapore Youth Festival.

Answering a call from young musicians, the SWS Youth Winds was setup in late 2003. This youth group is specially formed to attract young musicians in their mid-teens and to expose them to challenging band pieces. The Youth Winds also get opportunities to perform with the main band in numerous occassions. It is our hope that this exposure would further stimulate our youths' interest in music.