Mr. Royce commenced his musical odyssey mastering the violin under Mr. John Chong and the clarinet under Mr. Andri Arshad. Transitioning into conducting, he led his high school’s marching and concert band in his Malaysian home city of Klang before contributing his talents to the wider orchestral ensembles scene within the Klang Valley and beyond Malaysia. His musical prowess extended to collaborations with renowned orchestras abroad including the University of the West of England’s Symphony Orchestra, where he would later assume roles as an associate student conductor and arranger under the mentorship of Dr. Maxwell Davies. Venturing abroad over the years, he would also engage with various musical societies and organisations.

In addition to his collective musical pursuits, Mr. Royce also undertakes behind-the-scenes endeavours in the theatrical arts, earning recognition and acknowledgement from numerous esteemed performing arts societies. With close to two decades of immersion in the performing arts and a wealth of expertise, his mentorship as both an alumnus and conductor offers invaluable guidance to TSO.