About Symphonic Band
UMSB was established in April of 2007, the UM Symphonic Band is the unique college symphonic band among all universities in Macao SAR. It is aimed to provide formal training for interested students in the University and create a platform for them to perform and exchange, therefore promoting arts and culture in campus and boosting the development of band music in the local community. The Symphonic Band welcomes any UM members, ranging from exchanging university students from other places, students of any degrees studying in UM, and graduated students of the UM to participate in our college band.
The debut concert of UM Symphonic Band took place in November 2007. Afterwards, several large-scale performances were staged in and outside the University, such as the 6th National Inter-varsity Art Show at Chengdu, Sichuan, First Flag-Raising Ceremony among public universities in Macau, “Healthy University Week” Launch Ceremony, UM Open Day, Charity Concert for Sichuan Earthquake Victims, Walk for a Million, UM Cultural Arts Festival, Shanghai World Expo Music Festival, Macau Band Fair, UM Congregation, UM Convocation, UM New Campus Inauguration, UM Anniversary Activity Series and various campus concerts. Recently, UMSB received several awards from the 6th National Inter-varsity Art Show at Chengdu, Sichuan. UMSB is also active in cooperating with other organizations, such as the UM String Orchestra, Animation and Comic Society of UMSU and other well-known musicians. For example, the UM Symphonic Band 10th anniversary concert was jointly performed with famous Taiwanese saxophone soloist Lin I-Hsiang.
The objectives of Symphonic Band are:
- To provide a platform for band enthusiasts to perform and exchange music knowledge.
- To improve performance and training quality of members.
- To enhance members’ music interest, enthusiasm and build up good friendship through training and performances.
- To promote art culture on campus and the development of local band music.
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/UMSymphonicBand/
Contact Person
Student Resources Section (E31-2007)
Ms. Sharon Kuok
Tel:(853) 8822 9906
Fax: (853) 8822 2368
Email: sao.services@um.edu.mo
Conductor – Mr. Leung Kin Hang
Graduated from the Macau Polytechnic, majoring in Music Education. He has been keen on music since his youth. Having been a piano student of Miss Chan Lai Meng and Mr. Leung Kun Lau, he was taught how to be a conductor by Maestro Veiga Jardim, who was the director & conductor of the Macau Chamber Orchestra then. He became a member of the Macau Police Band as a trombone player in 1981 and the deputy director of music & conductor of the band before the retirement.
Mr. Leung has been very active in Macau’s music field. He has been the freelance trombone player of Macau Chamber Orchestra since 1986. In 1990 he helped organize the band of University of Macau. In 1991, he was employed by the Macau Conservatory as a theory instructor. Since 1992 he has been the wind band instructor of a number of secondary schools. In 1996, Mr. Leung was invited by the Academy for Performing Arts in Hong Kong to be the guest conductor of the Wind Ensemble, with which he took part in a concert, tour round Singapore. There he was awarded the Gold Prize at a contest of the International Youth Music Festival.
As one of the enthusiastic promoters of wind music in Macau, Mr. Leung has, in recent years, been working with Leong Pui Long and some others in establishing the Macau Band Directors Association, the Macau Youth Symphonic Band and the Macau Youth Symphony Orchestra. At the moment, Mr. Leung is an executive director member of the Asian Pacific Band Directors Association.
20 December 1999 marks the establishment day of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR). During this historical moment, Leung led the Macau Police Band to perform “National Anthem of the People’s Republic of China” in the ceremony, which is the first official ceremony in Macao S.A.R.
Assistant Conductor – Mr. Ng Sa
A graduate from the Manhattan School of Music, Interlochen Arts Academy and Macau Conservatory. Sa was a student of Mark Gould(Metropolitan Opera Principal Trumpet), Vincent Penzarella(New York Philharmonic ), Kenneth Larson (Traverse City Symphony). Sa’s trumpet journey started at the age of 12. His approach to art and music was deeply influenced by his first musical mentor Mr.PuiLong Leong. He is the recipient of the President’s Merit Scholarship (Manhattan School of Music) and S.A.R. Art Talent Fund.
With over 10 years of experience in both Classical and Modern music, Sa has been a regular member/Guest with the Macao Orchestra, Shenzhen Symphony, Guangzhou Symphony, MO-JAZZ orchestra, SneakyPanda (Fusion orchestra) and more.
- 梁健行 管樂團指揮 Leung Kin Hang Conductor of Symphonic Band
- 吳沙 管樂團助理指揮和小號導師 NG Sa Assistant Conductor & Trumpet Instructor of Symphonic Band
- 高佩儀 管樂團長笛導師Kou Pui I Flute Instructor of Symphonic Band
- 鄧凱倫 管樂團單簧管導師Tang Hoi Lon Clarinet Instructor of Symphonic Band
- 吳佩意 管樂團法國號導師Ng Pui I French Horn Instructor of Symphonic Band
- 許莉莉 管樂團敲擊樂導師Hoi Lei Lei Percussion Instructor of Symphonic Band
- 呂瀚章 管樂團薩克管導師Loi Hon Cheong Saxophone Instructor of Symphonic Band
- 謝慧庭 管樂團雙簧管導師 Che Wai Teng, Tina Oboe Instructor of Symphonic Band
- 梁沛琴 管樂團巴松管導師Leung Pui Kam Bassoon Instructor of Symphonic Band
Training Schedule
Every Tuesday: 19:00 – 21:00, E31 Student Activity Centre – G004
Eligibility & Applications
- All UM students
- Interested in symphonic band music
- Absolutely available for attending our compulsory weekly trainings
- Ability to do sign-reading (scores)
- Prior symphonic band experience
- Pass an audition (audition including testing live performance, side-reading, and tempo)
Application Method
If you are interested in joining Symphonic Band, please fill in the application form
Name of Activity | Date | Performed by |
UM Convocation 2024 | 2024/08/15 | UM Symphonic Band |
UM Congregation 2024 | 2024/06/02 | UM Symphonic Band |
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th Anniversary of the Macao SAR: Cultural and Arts U-teams Campus Performances Series “Symphonic Sounds – Joint Concert of University of Macau Symphonic Band and Hong Kong Shatin Symphony Orchestra” | 2024/04/28 | UM Symphonic Band & Hong Kong Shatin Symphony Orchestra |
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th Anniversary of the Macao SAR: Cultural and Arts U-teams Campus Performances Series “Graduate • Freshmen – Graduation Concert” | 2024/04/12 | UM Symphonic Band & UM String Orchestra |
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China and the 25th Anniversary of the Macao SAR: Cultural and Arts U-teams Campus Performances Series “April Vibes – Percussion Ensemble Concert” | 2024/04/05 | UM Symphonic Band |
The Ceremony for the Conferment of Honorary and Higher Degrees 2023 |
2023/12/02 | UM Symphonic Band |
UM Symphonic Band “UMSB goes Jazz” Concert | 2023/11/17 | UM Symphonic Band |
UM Convocation 2023 | 2023/08/15 | UM Symphonic Band |
UM Congregation 2023 | 2023/06/10 | UM Symphonic Band |
UM Symphonic Band “Grand Tour” Concert | 2023/04/26 | UM Symphonic Band |
UM Symphonic Band “Nut Cracks in March – Percussion Ensemble Concert” | 2023/03/31 | UM Symphonic Band |
UM Symphonic Band & String Orchestra Graduation Concert “Platform No. 9” | 2023/03/24 | UM Symphonic Band x UM String Orchestra |
UM Symphonic Band Video Showcase: Celebrating John Williams’ 90th Birthday : John Williams Film Score Series – “Schindler’s List” | 2023/03/03 | UM Symphonic Band |
UM Symphonic Band Video Showcase: Celebrating John Williams’ 90th Birthday : John Williams Film Score Series – E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial | 2023/01/09 | UM Symphonic Band |
UM Symphonic Band Monthly Showcase: Celebrating John Williams’ 90th Birthday : John Williams Film Score Series – Jurassic Park Soundtrack Highlights |
2022/11/30 | UM Symphonic Band |
UM Symphonic Band “Dances” Concert | 2022/11/25 | UM Symphonic Band |
UM Symphonic Band Video Showcase: Celebrating John Williams’ 90th Birthday : John Williams Film Score Series – Harry Potter Symphonic Suite | 2022/10/20 | UM Symphonic Band |
UM Symphonic Band joined the “Pleasure in the Pandemic Joint Performance” organized by CUHK | 2022/05/27 |
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UM String Orchestra & UM Symphonic Band: 2022 Graduation Concert |
2022/04/14 |
UM String Orchestra & UM Symphonic Band |
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the University of Macau: UM Symphonic Band Video Games Concert Concert |
2021/05/15 |
UM Symphonic Band, Co-organizer: Animation and Comic Society of UMSU |
The 6th National Inter-varsity Art Show – “Greensleeves”, Chengdu, Sichuan, China |
2021/05/06-09 |
UM Symphonic Band |
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the University of Macau: UM Symphonic Band “As One” Percussion Concert |
2021/04/15 |
UM Symphonic Band |
“Elk and Melody” Christmas Concert |
2020/12/17 |
UM Symphonic Band |
38th Macao Young Musicians Competition *LAO UT LONG & LAI CHON HIN – Chamber Music for Brass Instruments First Prize *YANG YUNHAO – Chamber Music for Brass Instruments Second Prize & Trombone (Intermediate Level) Merit *KUOK I TENG – Chamber Music for Percussion Distinction *SUN KA HOU – Percussion (Advanced Level) Distinction *SUN KA HOU, LEI HIO U, LEONG WENG TONG – Chamber Music for Percussion Distinction |
2020/08 |
UM Symphonic Band |
“Rhymes in Antique” Concert |
2019/10/23 |
UM Symphonic Band |
2018/19 Graduation Concert “Amigos” |
2019/04/17 |
UM Symphonic Band |
“Viagem” Concert |
2019/04/01 |
UM Symphonic Band & CUHK Wind Orchestra |
Conferment of Honorary and Higher Degrees 2018 |
2018/12/01 |
UM Symphonic Band |
“The Fall of Snow” Concert |
2018/11/27 |
UM Symphonic Band |
UM First Flag-Raising Ceremony |
2018/05/26 |
UM Symphonic Band & UM National Flag Team |
UM Symphonic Band X UM Choir X SRLE Handbell Group Concert |
2018/04/27 |
UM Symphonic Band, UM Choir & SRLE Handbell Choir |
“Percussion War” Concert |
2018/03/29 |
UM Symphonic Band Percussion Section |
UM Symphonic Band 10th Anniversary Series: “Movies in Concert” |
2017/11/24 |
UM Symphonic Band |
“The Future of Classical Music” Concert |
2017/05/13 |
UM String Orchestra, UM Symphonic Band, Macao Orchestra and other youths |
UM Open Day 2017 |
2017/04/09 |
UM Choir, Chinese Orchestra, Dance Troupe, Magic Team, String Orchestra & Symphonic Band |
10th Anniversary Concert Series: Graduation Concert |
2017/04/13 |
UM Symphonic Band |
UM Symphonic Band 10th Anniversary Concert |
2017/03/10 |
UM Symphonic Band, Saxophone Soloist – LIN I-HSIANG and Singer CHO RIREN |
UM Symphonic Band Christmas Prelude |
2016/12/02 |
UM Symphonic Band |
2016 Chengdu International Sister Cities Youth Music Festival |
2016/07/27 – 2016/08/02 |
UM Symphonic Band |
UM Congregation 2016 |
2016/05/28 |
UM Choir & Symphonic Band |
UM Cultural Saloon Lecture Series 5 – “The Tao of Conducting” |
2016/04/26 |
UM String Orchestra & Symphonic Band |
Joint-concert of UM Symphonic Band & HK Basic Notes Jazz Ensemble |
2016/04/03 |
UM Symphonic Band & HK Basic Notes Jazz Ensemble |
UM 35th Anniversary Talent Show |
2016/03/23 |
UM Choir, Chinese Orchestra, Dance Troupe, Magic Team, String Orchestra & Symphonic Band |
UM Open Day |
2016/03/19 |
UM Choir, Chinese Orchestra, Dance Troupe, Magic Team, String Orchestra & Symphonic Band |
UM 35th Anniversary Opening Ceremony |
2016/03/19 |
UM Symphonic Band |
Ceremony for the Conferment of Honorary Degrees and Higher Degrees |
2015/11/28 |
UM Choir & Symphonic Band |
UM Cultural Night |
2015/10/28 |
UM Choir, Chinese Music Orchestra, Dance Troupe, String Orchestra & Symphonic Band |
UM Convocation 2015 |
2015/08/23 |
UM Choir & Symphonic Band |
Art Fever |
2015/08/19 |
UM Choir, Chinese Music Orchestra, Dance Troupe, String Orchestra & Symphonic Band |
2014/2015 Congregation |
2015/05/30 |
UM Symphonic Band |
Music Camp Recital |
2015/05/22 |
UM Choir, String Orchestra & Symphonic Band |
Art Feast |
2015/04/15 |
UM Symphonic Band |
“When Princess Mononoke Meets the Dinosaurs” Campus Concert |
2015/04/10 |
UM Symphonic Band |
UM Culture & Arts Festival Closing Concert |
2014/10/17 |
UM Symphonic Band |
UM Culture & Arts Festival 2014 – Grand Opening Parade |
2014/10/08 |
Culture & Arts University Teams |
UM Symphonic Band Campus Concert – The Growth |
2014/05/07 |
UM Symphonic Band |
UM Symphonic Band Christmas Concert |
2013/12/12 |
UM Symphonic Band |
Joint-concert by UM Symphonic Band and Tainan University Symphonic Band |
2013/12/01 |
UM Symphonic Band & Tainan University Symphonic Band |
“Where is the Santa Claus” Campus Concert |
2012/12/04 |
UM Symphonic Band |
2011/2012 UM Congregation |
2012/06/18 |
UM Symphonic Band |
The 5th Anniversary of UM Symphonic Band:
“Spring Fairy” |
2012/04/02 |
UM Symphonic Band |
30th Anniversary Celebratory Activity Series – “Next Movement” |
2011/11/16 |
UM Symphonic Band |
30th Anniversary Gala Dinner of the University of Macau |
2011/11/05 |
UM Choir & Symphonic Band |
Macau Band Directors Association – Macau Band Fair 2011 |
2011/06/28 |
UM Symphonic Band |
Love Concert |
2011/04/20 |
UM Symphonic Band |
“Music” Indoor Concert |
2010/11/15 |
UM Symphonic Band |
“Winds Music in May” 2010 cum Pre-tour Concert for Shanghai World Expo Music Festival |
2010/05/24 |
UM Symphonic Band |
2009 UM Cultural Arts Festival – UM Power! Mini Shows |
2009/05/04-08 |
UM Symphonic Band |
Christmas Concert 2009 |
2009/12/17 |
UM Symphonic Band |
“Percussive Rhythm” – Percussion Concert |
2009/09/11 |
Percussion Section of UM Symphonic Band |
2008 UM Christmas Concert |
2008/12/19 |
UM Choir & Symphonic Band |
2008 Campus Concert (II) – “Winds Music in May” |
2008/05/03 |
UM Symphonic Band |
2007 Campus Concert |
2007/11/03 |
Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT), Macao Youth Symphonic Band (YSB), Macau Voices (MV) , UM Choir and UM Brass Band |