Theory

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Nancy Cheung
Piano, Theory

Nancy graduated from the Faculty of Music at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and holds First-class Honors in Theory Research and Piano Performance. She is a proficient piano teacher in both Hong Kong and Canada with over 15 years of experience. Her students have won competitions in major music festivals such as Kiwanis and Canadian Music Competition and achieved outstanding examination results. Nancy believes that music education adds value to one’s life and her teaching approach emphasizes the development of self-discipline, the ability to focus, and the appreciation of arts.

In addition to classical music, Nancy is also actively involved in contemporary church music, improvisation and accompaniment.

Nancy’s student obtained RCM Regional Gold Medal. Many of her students received excellent results in piano/theory exams and numerous awards from various music festivals.

RCM Regional Gold Medal:
2021 – Level 4 Gold Medal in piano

Music Festivals and RCM Exams:
Level 8 Theory – 2021 ~ 100% | 2020 ~ 100% | 2019 ~ 100% | 2018 ~ 100%
Level 9 History – 2021 ~ 99% | 2020 ~ 98% | 2019 ~ 98% | 2018 ~ 99%
Level 10 History – 2020 ~ 96% | 2019 ~ 100% | 2018 ~ 98% | 2017 ~ 100%
ARCT History – 2020 ~ 94% | 2019 ~ 96% | 2018 ~ 96%
2019 – Yip’s Music Festivals, Level 3 ~ 1st Place
2019 – North York Music Festival, Level 4 ~ 2nd & 3rd Place
2019 – First Class Honours with Distinction in RCM exam, Piano Level 7 ~ 90%
2019 – Unionville Music Academy Competition, Piano Level 8 ~ 1st & 2nd Place | Level 4 ~ 1st Place | Level 6 ~ 1st & 2nd Place
2018 – Yip’s Music Festivals, Level ARCT ~ 2nd & 3rd Place
2018 – Markham Music Festivals, Level 5 ~ 1st Place | Level 3 ~ 1st & 2nd Place |Level 7 ~ 1st & 3rd Place
2018 – North York Music Festival, Level 6 ~ 2nd Place
2011-2017 – see Pro-Music Newsletters

Credentials: B.Mus., LTCL.

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Ron Cheung
Theory, Vocal

Ron graduated from the University of Toronto with a Masters Degree in Choral Conducting. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from the McMaster University. He was winner of the Elmer Iseler Conducting Fellowship Award and the Peter Sheehan Memorial Scholarship.

Ron is the Artistic Director and Founder of Voices and the Healey Willan Singers, as well as the Conductor of the Yip’s Children’s Senior Choir (Canada). From 2001 to 2005, he conducted the Toronto Mendelssohn Youth Choir.

Ron’s student attained excellent results in RCM examinations:
2017 – RCM Frist Class Honours with Distinction, Level 6 Voice ~ 91%
2017 – Level 5 Theory – 98%
2014 – Student was accepted to the Arts Unionville Program

 

To learn more about Ron’s career and updated news, you can visit his website at http://www.ronkmcheung.com

Credentials: M.Mus., B.Ed.

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Eva Chu
Piano, Flute, Theory

Eva graduated from the York University with a Bachelor’s Degree, majoring in Flute and Piano. With more than a decade of teaching experience, Eva’s students received outstanding awards and achievements from the Royal Conservatory of Music examinations, Kiwanis Music Festival and Markham Music Festival.

RCM Examinations and Gold / Silver Medalists
Students who obtained the highest marks in each level of RCM examination in Ontario
2021 – RCM Level 6 Theory ~ First Class Honours with Distinction, 100%
2013 – Grade 2 Gold Medal in Flute
2011 – RCM Level 8 Piano ~ First Class Honours with Distinction, 91%
2009 – Grade 4 Silver Medal in Flute

Credentials: B.A., ARCT (in Flute), ARCT (in Piano)

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Dr Wah Hei Ng
Theory

Dr. Wah Hei Ng is an accomplished musician and composer with a prestigious academic background. Having earned a doctoral degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City and received education at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Dr. Ng has established a remarkable international presence. His award-winning compositions have been performed in numerous countries, including Hong Kong, the United States, Finland, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, and Mainland China. Notably, his music has been performed by the Grammy-winning ensemble Kansas City Chorale under the direction of renowned conductor Charles Bruffy.

With over 25 years of experience as a private violin instructor, Dr Ng has an extensive teaching portfolio includes roles as a conductor at various secondary schools and as an instructor for high school music programs such as HKDSE, IB, and IGCSE. He has also taught at post-secondary institutions like School of Continuing and Professional Studies (CUHK) and Caritas Institute of Higher Education (now St. Francis University).

Dr. Ng has served as a secondary school music teacher at Diocesan Boys’ School and as Head of Performing Arts at Tai Kwong Hilary College. Some of his students continued their musical studies at prestigious conservatories or music schools such as University of Michigan, New England Conservatory, Curtis Institute, Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts, etc.

In Hong Kong, Dr. Ng served as the assistant concertmaster of the HK Youth Symphony Orchestra and the leader of the second violin section at the HK Chamber Orchestra. Just before leaving Hong Kong, he had the honour of performing as one of the soloists in Vivaldi’s Four Violin Concerto with the HK Chamber Orchestra.

Dr. Ng’s teaching philosophy centres on encouragement and setting high goals for students while maintaining a compassionate and understanding approach. His lessons are well-organized with clear objectives, designed to be engaging and routine-oriented.

Credentials: D.M.A., M.M., B.A., PGDE, ATCL

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Kenneth Sin
Flute, Theory

Kenneth is an experienced orchestra player, chamber musician and teacher. He has played in various orchestras during his years of study, including Amadeus Summer Orchestra, Welsh Chamber Chorus and Orchestra, New Hong Kong Philharmonia, Viva Chamber Orchestra and the Inheritage Philharmonic. He has formed the Odyssey Trio with Kenny Lim and Meiyi Yip from Malaysia in 2019 to give chamber recitals. In 2020, Kenneth founded FulooFuloo Flute Quartet with other three local flautists.

After graduating from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, under the tutelage of Ms Ivy Chuang, Kenneth furthered his study at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, where he studied with MsSarah Newbold, Mr Matthew Featherstone, Ms Elizabeth Ma and Mr Andrew Lane. He attained his Master Degree in Music in Flute Performance with Merits in 2019.

Treasuring every opportunity to learn from famous flautists worldwide, Kenneth has been admitted to international flute summer schools and festivals. He has complemented his studies with master-classes from world-class flautists including DnisBouriakov, Seiya Ueno, Loic Schneider, Philippa Davies, Paul Edmund-Davis, Aldo Baerten and Sebastian Jacot. Kenneth furthers his flute study with Mr. Brian Chan.

As a devoted educator, Kenneth was one of the flute instructors at Hong Kong Harmonious Wind Ensemble and Hong Kong Wind Ensemble Summer Camp.During his study in Cardiff, Kenneth volunteered to take part as a tutor in the outreach program organized by BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

Students’ Achievements & RCM Gold and Medals

2024 – Level 5 Flute Gold Medal

Credentials: M.Mus., B.S.Sc, ATCL

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Carlie Yip
Vocal, Theory, Piano

Carlie graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music. She holds the Licentiate Diploma in Recital in Voice (LTCL) and Associate in Musical Theory, Criticism, and Literature (AMusTCL) from Trinity College London. Her voice training included studies with Ms Clara Yee-Kuen Yip, Mr. Jimmy Chan, and Ms Siu-Kwan Chan. Over the years, Carlie has presented recitals and been invited to give solo performances, including notable roles such as the AIDS Virus Leader (Female) in the Hong Kong Youth Choir’s production of Boys & Girls-Musical AIDS (World Premiere), an original Cantonese musical by HKYC’s Resident Composer, Mr. Raymond Cheng. She also performed as the soprano soloist in the concert featuring John Rutter’s Mass of the Children presented by HKYC and in the oratorio The Kingdom of God, arranged by David Clydesdale at Rhenish Church (Kowloon).

With 25 years of experience, Carlie has served as a choir conductor and music teacher in elementary schools. She spent 16 years at La Salle Primary School, leading the school choir to multiple victories, including Championships at the Hong Kong Schools Music Festival (HKSMF) and the Gold Award at the Hong Kong Joint School Music Competition.

Carlie actively immersed herself in the Hong Kong choral scene as a member of the Music Office Youth Choir, City University Choir, Hong Kong Youth Choir, Opera Hong Kong, and Die Konzertisten. Additionally, she played a pivotal role as a founding member of both the Hong Kong Chamber Choir and Luster—an a cappella group, engaging in diverse genres such as classical, church, oratorio, opera, musical, a cappella, folk, pop, and jazz.

Credentials: BA(Hons), LTCL, AMusTCL, Cert. Ed.