ABOUT US

Orkestra Darul Ta'zim (ODT) was officially managed by NAQIBNAIM PRODUCTION (NNP) in 2020. Established since 2012 based in Johor Bahru. This community orchestra consists of nearly 200 musician & students with the youngest members aged 3 to 35 years old who are able to play musical instruments especially stringed instruments such as violin and viola.

Based on the talent and potential of young people, ODT serves as a platform for children and teens to discover and polish their talents in music, especially orchestral music.

Since it began to operate, ODT has received numerous invitations to give performances in and around Johor, such as Concert Payung Mahkota (2017) in collaboration with Yayasan Warisan Johor, Drama Festival Kuala Lumpur 2018 (DFKL), Keretapi Sarong JB 2026 and many more. In addition to being active in the state of Johor, ODT has collaborated with the Sri Temasek Orchestra in Singapore since 2016 until now.

In 2019, ODT represented Malaysia and won the silver medal at the Indonesia Orchestra and Ensemble Festival in Jakarta. It is the largest orchestral festival in Southeast Asia. Marking a major milestone in this ongoing journey, ODT Music Academy is truly honored to receive the Parents’ Choice Awards 2026 in the Best Music School (Johor) category. This recognition by Parenthood Malaysia belongs to every student, parent, instructor, and supporter who has believed in ODT from the very beginning. As ODT grows, it stays deeply committed to inspiring the next generation and shaping the future of orchestral music in Malaysia and beyond.ODT is still actively partnering with various universities, including Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM), and Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).

Despite the limits imposed by the COVID-19 epidemic, ODT stays committed to developing the abilities of young people in Johor Bahru. ODT has opened a music academy since 2020 under NNP. Recently, students who are also members of ODT have made an orchestral performance to accompany legendary singers Dato Jamal Abdillah, Ella, Anuar Zain, Misha Omar, Datuk Ramli Sarip , Ayai Ilusi ,Dato Fransisca Peter ,Rahmad Mega, Dayang Nurfaizah, Nadeera, Hael Husaini and many more.

ODT Music Academy remain dedicated to pushing boundaries, expanding horizons, and reaching more aspiring musicians. Driven by a passion to nurture talent, ODT continues to build new connections, foster meaningful collaborations, and strive toward opening more branches to make quality music education accessible to all.

As ODT grows, it stays deeply committed to inspiring the next generation and shaping the future of orchestral music in Malaysia and beyond.