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Brass | Woodwinds | Voice
Our Teachers

Andrew studied vocal, music education and conducting. He has earned a B.A. (music) from Hong Kong Baptist University and a M.M. of a renowned conducting graduate program from CCM, University of Cincinnati. He has over 30 years of experience for conducting and vocal coaching for both choral and musical theater productions.

Beside his musical dedication, Andrew is experienced in facilitating individual developmental based learning approach. Among these works are his music intelligence program forbeginners of all ages, vocal and piano program for individual developmental needs (autism, dyslexia, delayed developmental issue/complication), and “Rediscovering your lost voice” program for adults.

Andrew Cheng

M.M., B.A.
(Voice | Adaptive Music Education)

Carina Chan is the OCMS Assistant Choir Conductor and Principal Clarinetist with Ontario Cross-Cultural Music Society. She is a multitalented musician who has been actively teaching and performing music for over 10 years. She holds a Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Toronto, specializing in instrumental (Clarinet) and choral music. Carina offers musical lessons, such as piano, clarinet, guitar, voice, and music theory to students of all ages and levels (under RCM, ABRSM curriculum). As a Clarinetist, she performs often with Markham Winds (Bass Clarinetist), Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra, Governor of Horse Guards Band, and University of Toronto Wind Symphony. As a Choir Conductor, she leads the OCMS Choir and Children’s Choir in seasonal concerts and annual performances, showcasing their talent and dedication to excellence.

· Education: Bachelor of Music Education, University of Toronto, specializing in instrumental and choral music.

· Roles & Performances: Music Director of OCMS Children’s Choir, Assistant Choir Conductor and Principal Clarinetist with Ontario Cross-Cultural Music Society; Bass Clarinetist with Markham Winds, former clarinetist of Toronto Youth Wind Orchestra (TYWO) and Governor of Horse Guards Band (HMCS GGHG)

· Teaching Expertise: Over 10 years of experience teaching piano, clarinet, guitar, voice, and music theory to students of all ages and levels.

· Professional Highlights: Prepared students for successful recitals, competitions, and auditions while fostering a lifelong passion for music.

Carina Chan

B.Mus.Ed.
(Clarinet | Saxophone |
Vocal | Guitar | Ukulele)

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. Over the years, Carlie has presented recitals and been invited to give solo performances. She actively immersed herself in the choral scene, engaging in diverse genres such as classical, church, oratorio, opera, musical, a cappella, folk, pop, and jazz. With 25 years of experience, Carlie has served as a choir conductor and music teacher in elementary schools, leading the school choir to multiple victories.

Carlie Yip

BA(Hons), LTCL, AMusTCL, Cert. Ed.
(Voice)

Daniel studied under Robert Riseling of the University of Western Ontario during his high school years. After winning the Golden Reed Award in 1992 at Music Fest Canada (as the top clarinet player in the high school ranking), he received a full scholarship to attend the Arizona State University and study under Robert Spring for a Bachelor of Music in Clarinet Performance. After then, Daniel worked at the University of Memphis as a Teaching Assistant and completed his Masters in Clarinet Performance. While at Memphis, he opened his own clarinet studio and played regularly in the professional musical community. Since leaving Memphis and returning to Canada in 1999, Daniel has played professionally and taught woodwinds at Pro-Music, helping students’ progress from making their first sounds to receiving scholarships at universities.

Daniel is an accomplished player on clarinet, flute, and saxophone. His students succeed in many endeavors including the RCM exams, Arts Unionville and university auditions:
2017 - Ontario Provincial Honour Band ~ Clarinet
2016 - Ontario Provincial Honour Band ~ First Clarinet | ~ Bass Clarinet
2015 - Denis Wick Canadian Wind Orchestra | York Region Enrichment Band
2014 - York University ~ Music Education, major in flute
2013 - Received $3000 scholarship from York University for Music Education
2013 - Principal Chair in Ontario Provincial Honour Band
2012 - Arts Unionville ~ Clarinet | University of Ottawa ~ Clarinet & Music Education
2011 - Received $2400 scholarship from University of Toronto for Music Education |York University ~ Music Composition | University of Toronto |Laurentian University
2010 - Ontario Provincial Honour Band ~ Clarinet
2010 - University of Western Ontario ~ Clarinet
2008 - Arts York ~ Clarinet
2007 - University of Toronto, Music Department

Daniel Smith

M.Mus., B.Mus.
(Clarinet | Flute | Recorder | Saxophone)

Recent graduate of the DePaul University and Northwestern University, Liu had received his postgraduate education in Chicago for the last six years with performance certificates and master’s degree respectively. During his studies, Liu had received numerous scholarships including Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dances Fund (overseas).

Liu frequently appeared with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra as substitute bassoonist, the Civic Orchestra of Chicago as Associate member. In addition, Liu made appearance in music festivals such as National orchestral institute, Texas music festival, Brevard Music Centre and Youth Music Culture Guangdong with Mr. Yo-Yo Ma serving as Artistic Director.

Liu had served as a freelance bassoonist with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra between 2015 to 2016, and a member of the 24th and 25th Asian Youth Orchestra.

Beside the orchestral experiences, Liu also participated in a professional opera production “Carmen” by the Florentine Opera Company in Milwaukee on March 2020 and the ICA Chamber Orchestra on their collaboration with the Tower Chorale on March 2020 as well.

In addition, Liu expressed deep interest in theory and keyboard harmony. During his study, he served as TA in theory classes across multiple institutions and printing teaching ranging from grade school to university level.

Hoho Liu

M.Mus., B.Mus
(Bassoon |Dizi (Chinese Flute))

Joe began studying music in 1970 and trumpet in 1972, following with piano lessons. He has a wide range of experiences in performing classical, jazz, rock, folk and various other musical styles, and as a composer and arranger. Joe was also involved in the musical products industry as a luthier, instrument technician and consultant for thirty years. Currently he teaches violin, viola, brass and woodwind instruments in various styles, and prepares students for Royal Conservatory exams, university entrance (violin, viola, trumpet) and auditions.

RCM Gold Medalist
(Students who obtained the highest marks in each level of RCM examination in Ontario)
2017 - Level 3 Gold Medal in Violin ~ 93%

Joe Varga

(Flute | Trumpet | Trombone |
Recorder)

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 Fuloo Fuloo 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 Ms Sarah 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 Dnis Bouriakov, 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

Kenneth Sin

M.Mus., BSSc., ATCL
(Flute)

Mira’s first memory of music-making is when she was five years old, playing the 'Flea Waltz' on her cousin’s piano. At the age of ten, she became an accompanist for her music classes at her school and for weekly masses at a local church. Her love of music grew as she learned to play other instruments, which led her to earn a Bachelor of Music degree with Honours from the University of Toronto in Music Education.

Being a member of several choirs, Mira had pleasures and honours to perform at venues such as Koerner Hall, Roy Thomson Hall, and Lincoln Center.

As an active performer of piano and voice, Mira is very enthusiastic about passing on the joy of music-making to students of all ages. She strives to find different approaches for each student so that the learning is effective and pleasant.

Mira Jung

B.Mus (Honours)
(Voice)

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 Cheung

M.Mus., B.Ed.
(Voice)

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