About Us

The Hong Kong Young Musicians’ Wind Orchestra (HKYMWO), a non-profit making organization registered under the Societies Ordinance, was set up in December 2000 with the prime objective of nurturing the talents of young musicians through progressive training. The HKYMWO was founded by Mr. Wing-tsan Lam, Mr. Amos Lee and Mr. Joseph Yu. Their dedicated drive and sheer enthusiasm towards inspiring the next generation with the love for music are well aware of by many students and parents. To further underscore their commitment, these three teachers made their way to start off the dream of setting up HKYMWO. They provide free tuition to participating members to strive for their musical excellence, and thereby enhance the public’s interest in the playing of wind instruments. It’s the Orchestra’s intention to expose Hong Kong’s brilliant young musicians to various artistic experiences, which include opportunities for exchange and touring with the other top wind band players and renowned professional musicians around the world.
The HKYMWO has more than 50 members who are now training once a week preparing for local and overseas performances. The Orchestra has toured and performed in various concerts and performances including the Summer Band Festival at Jeju, the Asia & Pacific Band Directors Association Conference (Guangzhou, Macau and Taiwan), Macau International Band Festival, Hong Kong International Band Festival and the 12th International Conference of the World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (WASBE) in Singapore.
As an active wind orchestra, the HKYMWO has performed with various famous musicians including local pianist Dr. Yan-yan Chan, flautist Ms. Ivy Chuang, trumpeter Mr. Joseph Ngan, conductor and trumpeter Mr. Danilo Delfin, trumpeter Kevin Ngai, percussionist Mr. Lap-tak Choy, conductor Mr. Carl Choi, conductor and English horn player Mr. Victor Tam, Soprano Ms. Fiona Fong, trombonist Mr. Kelvin Chan, and the French Horn players of the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, Mr. Supreeti Ansvananda, Mr. Hing-cheung Shum, Ms. Masumi Higashide and Mr. Benny Kwan. Also, the HKYMWO was honoured to have the opportunity to perform with the international renowned Euphonium soloist Mr. Adam Frey and participate in master classes by famous conductors, including Professor Jerry F. Junkin, Dr. Thomas E. Verrier, Mr. Masami Takakura and Dr. Paula Holcomb. The HKYMWO has been invited to perform in different events, including the “Music Inclusivity” organized by the Leo Club of Central, the “Ten Outstanding Young Persons Selection”, and the “Kwai Tsing Mini Concert”. At the New Year’s Eves of 2003 and 2004, the HKYMWO was the only orchestra which performed live music in a television program to accompany the fireworks display for the celebration of the coming years.
Besides giving out high quality performances, the HKYMWO takes role in nurturing professional musicians in Hong Kong. The orchestra holds concerts involving their current members participating as concerto soloist as well as conductors. The “Young Virtuosi – New Generation” series were held in 2004 and 2006 yet the “Project Seed” was held in 2010. The concert acquired general acceptance from the public. Since the establishment of the orchestra, more than 20 members (including current members) devoted themselves to study music in local and overseas universities, including the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, the University of Hong Kong, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Baptist University, the Royal Academy of Music, the Royal Northern College of Music, the University of Melbourne, the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, and the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.
As the Orchestra reached its first decade in Year 2010, our current conductors, Mr. Wing-tsan Lam and Mr. Amos Lee, decided to broaden the horizons of members by taking part in the CISM (CONF?D?RATION INTERNATIONALE DES SOCI?T?S MUSICALES) International Competition for Youth Wind Band. This Competition was being held during Mid Europe festival in Schladming in July 2010. Symphonic bands and wind ensembles from different countries, including Belgium, Italy, Germany and Czech Republic, performed in various categories to strive for the prizes. Furthermore, the overall winner of all the categories would be awarded the Globe Prize. The HKYMWO, as the only representative from the Asia in the Competition, got remarkable result in the Competition. It got the 1st prize in performance category B and the 2nd runner-up for the overall championship. Currently, the conductors of the HKYMWO are Mr. Amos Lee and Mr. Wing-tsan Lam.

Conductors / Instrumental Teachers

Yu Lung Sang, Joseph
Band Director of Po Leung Kuk Li Shing Pik College

Lam Wing Tsan
Band Director of Po Leung Kuk No.1 Cheung Wing Hing College
Principle Tuba Of Hong Kong Sinfonietta

Lee Ka Yiu, Amos
Orchestra / Band Director of St. Mary's Canossian College

May Lam Mei Yu
Clarinet / Saxophone Tutor