Events
2011Glowing Up Together
Date: 25.4.2011 8:00pm
Venue: Auditorium, Kwai Tsing Theatre
Hong Kong Auxiliary Medical Service Kowloon City District Annual Dinner 2011
Date: 27.2.2011
2010
HKIB Outstanding Financial Management Planner Awards 2010 - Presentation Ceremony & Dinner
Date: 29.10.2010
RE_Concert
Date: 2.10.2010
Interview by Asia Television Limited (ATV) HOME Channel
Date: 14.8.2010
Video taking by photographer of ATV HOME Channel
Interview with our conductor, Mr. Amos LEE, by reporter of ATV HOME Channel
Date: 9.8.2010
Date: 7.8.2010
Closing Ceremony cum Prize Presentation of Mid Europe festival
Date: 18.7.2010
We got the 1 prize in performance category B and the 2 runner-up for the overall championship
CISM & Mid Europe - International Youth Wind Orchestra Competition
Date: 17.7.2010
Banking Today which published in July 2010 released an interview with our two conductors, Mr. Amos Lee and Mr. Wing-tsan Lam.
Date: 1.7.2010
2009
A Journey of YOU and ME
Date: 13th September, 2009 (Sun) 3:00pm
Venue: Hong Kong City Hall, Concert Hall
2009/07/26 Avenue of Stars
Outdoor performance at New World Centre --- Easter 2009
2008
Hong Kong Young Musicians¡¦ Wind Orchestra Concert 2008
2008/09/15 Tsuen Wan Town Hall, Auditorium
2007
Hong Kong Young Musicians¡¦ Wind Orchestra Concert 2007
2007/9/29 Hong Kong City Hall
2006
Hong Kong Young Musicians¡¦ Wind Orchestra Concert 2006
2006/10/2 Hong Kong City Hall
¡§Young Virtuosi¡DNew Generation¡¨ HKYMWO Student Concerto Concert 2006
2006/4/9 Sheung Wan Civic Centre Theatre
2005
Hong Kong Young Musicians¡¦ Wind Orchestra Concert 2005
2005/10/1 Hong Kong City Hall
Hong Kong International Band Festival 2005
2005/7/20,24 Queen Elizabeth Stadium
12th WASBE International Conference
2005/7/11-17 Singapore
Prof. Jerry F. Junkin Masterclass
2005/7/8 PLK No.1 W. H. Cheung College School Hall°ó
Dr. Thomas E. Verrier Masterclass
2005/7/7 PLK Lee Shing Pik Secondary School Hall
2004
Countdown firework show in Park Island 2004
On 2004/12/31 at ParkIsland
Wind Mosaic Concert 2004
On 2004/10/10 at Sha Tin Town Hall
¡§Young Virtuosi¡DNew Generation¡¨ HKYMWO Student Concerto Concert
On 2004/8/8 at PLK No.1 W. H. Cheung College School Hall
In 2004 August, the HKYMWO held its first Student Concerto Concert, ¡§Young Virtuosi¡DNew Generation¡¨ which feature four of our own members as soloists ¡V they are Lee Man Ho (Clarinet), Tasman John (Clarinet), Chan Hok Yin (Trombone), Chan Tsz Chun (Piccolo) . This concert acquired general acceptance from the public.
Hong Kong Band Fair 2004 ¡V Gala Concert
On 2004/7/26 at Queen Elizabeth Stadium
The HKYMWO has been invited by the Hong Kong Band Directors Association (HKBDA) to participate in the Hong Kong Band Fair 2004-Gala Concert. The concert was held on 26 July 2004 at Queen Elizabeth Stadium. Bands from Mainland China and Hong Kong were gathered, presenting wonderful music to audience with 3 hours duration. The Hong Kong Band Directors Association (HKBDA) is a non-profit making organization registered under the Societies Ordinance of Hong Kong founded in 1982. The association organizes the ¡¥Hong Kong Band Fair¡¦ annually. Tickets are free of charge so as to attract the public to come. The goal of the event is to promote band music culture and band movement in Hong Kong and to advance the education of the public in the appreciation and knowledge of music with particular reference to bands.
Mr. Masami Takakura Masterclass
On 2004/5/22 & 2004/5/23 at PLK Lee Shing Pik Secondary School Hall
Prof. Jerry F. Junkin Masterclass
On 2004/4/7 at PLK Lee Shing Pik Secondary School Hall
2003
Countdown firework show in Park Island 2003
On 2003/12/31 at ParkIsland
Hong Kong Young Musicians¡¦ Wind Orchestra Concert 2003
On 2003/10/1 at Hong Kong City Hall, Concert Hall
Prof. Jerry F. Junkin Masterclass
On 2003/9/10 at PLK Lee Shing Pik Secondary School Hall
Kwai Tsing Mini Concert
On 2003/9/8 at Kwai Tsing Theatre
The HKYMWO has been invited to perform at Kwai Tsing Theatre on 7 September, 2003.This activity is organized jointly by Leisure and Cultural Service Department and Caritas Institute for Further & Adult Education (Tsuen Wan). It comprised a mixture of Chinese and Western music performance by youngsters. A brass ensemble of 12 people and a saxophone quintet from our orchestra have participated in this performance
4th Macau International Band Festival
2003/8/1 - 2003/8/5
The HKYMWO has toured and performed at the Macau International Band Festival 2003. We delighted to perform with the international renowned Euphonium soloist, Mr. Adam Frey.
2002
Ten Outstanding Young Persons Selection 2002
On 2002/11/7 at Harbour Plaza
The Ten Outstanding Young Persons Selection Award Presentation Banquet is held at Harbour Plaza on 7 November, 2002. The HKYMWO has been invited to organize various ensembles to perform during the Award Presentation. ¡§The Ten Outstanding Young Persons (TOYP) Selection¡¨ is organized by the Junior Chamber International Hong Kong (formerly Hong Kong Junior Chamber) since 1970.Up till now, 233 persons have been elected. Its objectives are to give formal recognition to the young people who excel in professional endeavors and commitment to the community, to promote prominent roles played by the aspiring young people in shaping a better future for society, and to provide an incentive to all the promising young people who seek further advancement in personal achievement as well as public services. Winners in year 2002 include Ms. Chan Hing Wan, Ms. Chen Wai Man, Dr. Ho Pak Cheong, Ms. Hsin Hsiao Hung, Dr. George Lau, Mr. Lee Chi Kong, Mr. Leung Kin Fung, Dr. Leung Tung Yeung, Ms. Wong Chun Chun, and Professor Yam Wing Wah.
12th Asia & Pacific Band Directors Association Conference (in Guangzhou)
2003/8/8 - 2003/8/12
12th Asia & Pacific Band Directors Association Conference is a great event for wind bands in Asia which is held once-every-two-years. Bands and professional musicians from different countries will gather together in this Band Festival thus provide an opportunity for winds performance and exchange. To our members, master classes held by international renowned winds and percussion musicians are a valuable occasion for learning and performing. This year, Wind Band Festival will be held in Guangzhou from 8-12August.
MUSIC INCLUSIVITY
organized by Leo Club of Central
On 2002/2/3 at Loke Yew Hall, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam
MUSIC INCLUSIVITY concert is the annual fund-raising event organized by the Leo Club of Central which was founded by a group of high-school students who wanted to commit themselves to community service in 1997. The concert gathers music of various types. It is composed of two sections: classical and contemporary. As MUSIC INCLUSIVITY is organized for those in need, a number of seats were reserved for orphans and newly arrived Mainland children, who might not have chances or money to go to a concert. We, HKYMWO, who were invited to participate in the contemporary section feel delighted to work for charity.
2001
Christmas Dynamica 2001 Debut Concert
On 2001/12/24 at Hong Kong City Hall, Concert Hall
Promenade 2001
organized by The Friends of Radio 4 Society
On 2001/10/28 at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza
The YMWO has been invited by the RTHK radio 4 - The Friends of Radio 4 Society to participate in the Promenade 2001 on 28 October, 2001.The concert was held at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Piazza at 3-5pm. Besides our orchestra, there were performances by Chinese orchestra, duet for guitar, traditional drum, etc.
Jeju Summer Band Festival 2001
2003/8/14 - 2003/8/23
Jeju Island is located on the southwest seas off the Korean peninsula. With its unspoiled natural beauty, unique cultural traditions, mild climate, Jeju Island has become one of Korea's most cherished tourist destinations. On this island, the movement of wind music started in the 1950s and continues to this day. Jeju Summer Band Festival began in 1995 with the enthusiastic encouragement of Jeju government. In Hong Kong, bands have started to participate in this once- every- two- year international band festival since 1995. The HKYMWO has toured to Jeju to participate in the summer band festival on 14 August 2001. Not only have we performed in three different occasions, we have also exchanged with bands from Germany, Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, etc. and participated in the master classes held by renowned international wind musicians. To our members, this is a valuable opportunity for performing and learning.
Hong Kong Band Fair 2001- Gala Concert
organized by Hong Kong band Directors Association
On 2001/8/3 at Auditorium, Tsuen Wan Town Hall
The HKYMWO has been invited by the Hong Kong Band Directors Association to participate in the Hong Kong Band Fair 2001-Gala Concert. The concert was held on 3 August 2001 at Auditorium, Tsuen Wan Town Hall. Bands from Beijing, Taiwan and Hong Kong were gathered, presenting wonderful music to audience. The Hong Kong Band Directors Association (HKBDA) is a non-profit making organization registered under the Societies Ordinance of Hong Kong founded in 1982. The objectives of the association are to establish a closer link and fellowship among local and overseas music lovers and performing groups, to promote band music culture and band movement in Hong Kong and to advance the education of the public in the appreciation and knowledge of music with particular reference to bands. The association organizes the ¡¥Hong Kong Band Fair¡¦ annually. From July 1994 onwards, different themes are used in interflow activities every year. In 2002, the ¡¥Hong Kong Band Fair¡¦ activities included interflow concert, schools band exchange concert. Besides, visits among bands were organized to provide a chance for performers from different countries to gather and play music so as to promote friendship.