Rex Yu Wai Yin

Wai Yin graduated with a bachelor of music degree at The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.

He has been playing trumpet for over ten years and currently studies with Fung Ka Hing, one of the most popular trumpet teachers in Hong Kong.

He is a member of the Academy Symphony Orchestra and Academy Concert Band. He also plays with the SAR Philharmonic orchestra and is now the Principal Trumpet for the Hong Kong Symphonic Winds.

This band has been awarded many prizes for competitions in Hong Kong and overseas, one of which is the Gold Prize at The World Music Contest (WMC) Kerkrade in Holland. Wai Yin has attended many masterclasses hosted by the likes of James Thompson, Guy Touvron, Jose Sibaja, Ashley Hall-Tighe,etc.

He has also attended a wide variety of music festivals, including the World Music Contest (WMC) Kerkrade in Holland, Jeju International Brass Competition.