UM String Orchestra
The University of Macau String Orchestra (UMSO) was established in January 2010. It consists of undergraduates and postgraduates of the University of Macau and there are currently 40 members. In order to provide members professional training to improve their techniques and performance level, orchestra makes its best to offer various musical platforms for UM string enthusiasts to perform and exchange music knowledge. It also aims to build up members’ friendship, through of these training and performances. In addition, the Orchestra also aims to promote the art culture on campus, letting UM students appreciate the diversity of music and promote the development of local stringed music.
The orchestra rehearses regularly for different kinds of performances and events such as full orchestra, quartet and so on. We sometimes invite other professional musicians for training and joint performance such as Mr. Francis Kan, the conductor of Macao Orchestra, Mr. Le Hoai-nam, second violin principal of Hong Kong Sinfonietta, RTHK Quartet, Mr. Che Jian , Principal Viola of Sichuan Symphony, Prof. Gene Moon, Music Director of Stephen F Austin State University’s (SFASU) School of Music, Prof. Melissa Nabb, instructor at Stephen F Austin State University’s (SFASU) School of Music, Mr. Thierry Mirgolia, Marimba player from France and Ms. Fu Pui Yee, Marimba player from Hong Kong. Externally, UMSO is often invited to various concerts and ceremonies as guest performers. Besides, the Orchestra was invited to the joint concert “The Future of Classical Music” – A concert presented by Macao Orchestra with local musicians annually since 2013. It allows members to enhance their performance level through of rehearsals and performances with professional musicians and orchestra.
UMSO encourages and supports members to participate campus and local concerts, most recent concerts include “Attack on Animals” (2014), iVALDI MEETS PiAZZOLLA – THE FOUR SEASONS” (2014), Spring Music Campus Concert Night (2015), Lightening String (2015), UM & SFA Friendly Quartet Concert (2017), etc. UMSO also participates in university-wide events such as Open Day. Aside from being active in Macao, UMSO also does music exchanges in other places such as Taiwan, Bangkok, Singapore and USA.
Website:
https://srs.sao.um.edu.mo/string-orchestra/
Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/UMStringOrchestra
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