SCHOOL OF THE ARTS   |  UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA

MDM. TAN JIN YIN

Lecturer
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Tan Jin Yin, a Soprano, imparts her expertise by teaching Choir courses and Western Music history. She leads the USM SOTA Chamber Choir to international acclaim with award-winning performances. Additionally, she conducts Music workshops for children and actively participates in teaching choirs within the local community. Her expertise extends to active vocal performances internationally and locally, including solo recitals across Malaysia, China, Thailand, and Singapore. Noteworthy stage roles include "Malam Takdir," "Endless Darkness," "Liu Ru Shi," "The Yellow River Cantata," and "The Merry Widow."

Education

  • MFA (Vocal Performance)-NNU China

  • MA (Music Pedagogy and Performance)-USM

  • B MGMT (HONS)-USM

Areas of Expertise

Vocal Performance, Choral Performance

Research Interest

  • Vocal Pedagogy and Performance
  • Choral music education
  • Cultural Influence on Music Performance
  • Music in Southeast Asian Contexts
  • Choir Dynamics and Team Performance.

Research Topics

  • Facilitating Children’s Creativity in Art-based Activities: The role of Parental Scaffolding
  • "Exploring Cultural Influences in the Creation and Performance of 'Malam Takdir': An Autobiographical Study

USM EXPERTS

SPORTLIGHTS

  • PUBLICATIONS



    Zamani, M. F., Abu Bakar, N. F. N., & Tan Jin Yin. (2023). What’s the Time? Deciphering “Meter” in Razak Abdul Aziz’s 5 Early Songs. Malaysian Journal of Music, 12(1), 17–33.

  • COLLABORATION



    1. Requiem, Penang Philharmonic Chamber Choir of Penang Philharmonic Orchestra.

    2. Music of Nocturnal Beauty (Music Recital), Music Makers

    3. Holiday Art Camp, Penang Art District.

    4. Vocal coaching for national competition, Jordan oral care Malaysia

    5. Postgraduate Proposal Writing and defence, AVID Education

  • MASTER/PHD PROJECT SUPERVISED



    Yin Zichen, 2021, Doctor of Philosophy, Research - Full Time, The innovation and method of pitch teaching in primary school music class in Zibo City, Shandong Province., Co-supervisor (AKTIF)

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