The Singapore Symphony Chorus (SSC) is the performing choir of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO). The SSC performs solely with the SSO, presenting an average of three programmes a year. The SSC was initiated in 1980 under the direction of Choo Hoey, then Music Director of the SSO. The SSC gave its first performances in June 1980. The SSC's present chorus master is Lim Yau, and most concerts are performed at Singapore's Esplanade Concert Hall. The associated children's choir is SSCC - Singapore Symphony Children's Choir Application may be made through SSO to join SSC and SSCC.