Chum Chun Shing

A recipient of the Parsons Music Entrance Scholarship and the Jacky Cheung Scholarship , Chum Chun Shing is a year three student, studying the Bachelor of Music (Honours) in Clarinet performance major at The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (hereinafter HKAPA). He was taught by Mr. Lorenzo Iosco, Dr. Stephanie Ng Lai Man and Mr. Johnny Fong Hiu Kai before joining the HKAPA. Currently, he is studying clarinet under Mr. Andrew Simon.

As a performer, Chum currently serves as the principal clarinetist in the Academy Symphony Orchestra and the Academy Concert Band of the HKAPA. In 2025, he was selected to be a part of the YMCG 2025 (Youth Music Culture The Greater Bay Area) and served as the bass clarinetist in the YMCG Symphony Orchestra conducted by Maestro Daniel Harding. Prior to joining the orchestras, Chum has also served as the bass clarinetist in the Hong Kong Chamber Wind Philharmonia as well as clarinetist in K622 Ensemble Crescita since 2019. In 2023, Chum joined the Clarinaization and serves as clarinetist.

As a collaborative musician, Chum is also dedicated to leading roles and services in music ensembles and activities. In 2024, he was nominated to be the representative of the School of Music of the HKAPA for the Pacific Alliance of Music Schools (PAMS) SUMMIT 2024. In the project, he was sent to the College of Music of the Mahidol University to participate multiple activities in Thailand, including performances alongside the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra and the piano soloist Hao Rao, a conference with the Deans from 14 top music schools, and also community service for the underprivileged talented musicians in Thailand. In 2021, he also served as the President, Principal Woodwind and Student Conductor of the EdUHK Orchestra, as well as the executive committee of the EdUHK Western Chamber Ensemble.