ENSEMBLES 2024

Hsing Lung String Orchestra

Hsing-Lung String Orchestra (HLSO), which is mainly composed of Hsing-Lung Primary School students and its alumni, was founded in 2012. The orchestra aims to create pathways for students to discover talents and achieve through music. Under the leadership of the conductor Mr. Ming-Chia Sung, this young orchestra has had remarkable growth in many ways. From 2016 to 2024, HLSO received High Distinction Award for these straight years in the Student Competition of Music in Hsinchu County. In 2019, with much honorable praise, HLSO won the First Place with High Distinction Award in the National Student Competition of Music in Taiwan. HLSO also made the first overseas trip to Singapore in 2019 and was awarded the Gold of Honor in the Instrumental Ensemble Competition of SRIMF. With in depth planned lessons and training, organized musical and educational activities, the HLSO performed a wide range of repertoire ranging from baroque, contemporary and even popular repertoire. HLSO not only helps students develop good habits of practicing but also encourage members and families to appreciate the joy of music. HLSO will continue to provide a broad and innovative range of music learning opportunities and spread the beauty of music to all. Like a big family, the teachers, parents and students of HLSO establish good relationships over the years. We are excited to meet many ensembles from all over the world during 2024 SCL music festival period in Vienna and we also welcome you to meet us in Taiwan!

Ming-Chia Sung

Conductor

Ming-Chia Sung completed his musical education at Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University. He received his Master’s Degree in violin performance, and studied with members of Juilliard Quartet, and Berl Senofsky. In 1992, back to Taiwan, Ming-Chia began his performing career. He was invited to be the concertmaster of Taipei County Cultural Center Symphony Orchestra, and also Taipei Young Musician Symphony Orchestra in 1993. In 1995, he started his conduct career at Music Department Orchestra of Taiwan Seminary. Sung has been the conductor of The Hsinchu Century Orchestra, Hsinchu University of Education String Orchestra, Hsinchu High School Symphony Orchestra, Wen-Hua Elementary School Orchestra and Hsing-Lung Primary School String Orchestra. Today Ming-Chia Sung is the Music Director of the HLPS. In 2019, he led Hsing-Lung String Orchestra and earned the first prize in National Student Competition of Music in Taiwan. Sung, along with Hsing-Lung String Orchestra also participated in SRIMF (in Singapore), and won the Gold with Honors in the Instrumental Ensemble Competition. Ming-Chia Sung is passionate about the music education and has devoted himself in creation, studying, and performance of music. For his outstanding performance, Sung was nominated the “Best 100 Artists in Hsinchu” by Hsinchu City Government.

Competition Program

Additional Concerts Program