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Lyric Soprano
Dr. Chee Meng Low will perform a diverse repertoire on the soprano saxophone, with guest Dr. Deanna Oye on piano.
Dr. Chee Meng Low, a native of Malaysia, is the director of the University of Lethbridge Wind Orchestra, as well as the instructor of saxophone and musicianship skills. He is also involved with the Symphonic Winds of NSO Malaysia, UofL Faculty Wind Sextet, Edmonton Saxophone Quartet, and has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in Canada, Europe and Asia. Chee Meng has previously held positions in the Thailand Saxophone Ensemble (2005-2009), Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra (2007-2009), Southeast Asian Youth Wind Ensemble (2001, 2002), WASBE International Youth Wind Orchestra (2005), and also a fellowship with the ASEAN Youth Culture Camp (2001).
During 2007-2010, Chee Meng served as the Assistant Communications and Planning Manager for the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra, developing the education & outreach programs, as well as implementing the daily operations of the orchestra. In addition to that, he also served as one of the saxophone instructors for the College of Music, Mahidol University, coaching private lessons, saxophone quartet and saxophone ensemble and serving the College as assistant to the Deputy Director for Academic and Research Affairs.
A recipient of the University of Alberta FS Chia Doctoral Scholarship, Chee Meng holds a Doctoral of Musical Arts degree from the University of Alberta Canada, under the guidance of William Street (saxophone) and Dennis Prime (conducting). While working on his degree, Chee Meng taught Band Technique and Aural Skills courses at the University of Alberta and served as the Graduate Teaching Assistant for the saxophone ensemble, symphonic wind ensemble, and concert band.
Chee Meng was a member of the International Committee, World Saxophone Congress (2006-2009), regional representative of the Asia Pacific Band Directors' Association (2007-2010), and current member of the North American Saxophone Alliance and Alberta Band Association.
Free to attend and open to the public.
Contact:
Naomi Sato | satony@uleth.ca