Celia Leung, Founder
Graduated from University of Hong Kong, major in music, Celia found her passion in choral music and keyboard early in her life, starting with piano lessons at the age of 6. She embarked her conducting journey at the age of 12 when she started secondary school. In 2022, Celia finished Masters of Arts in Music and graduated with distinction.
Celia started her career working as an arts administrator. In 2003 – 2015, Celia was choir manager to Kassia Choirs, which she produced over 50 concerts throughout the years. The Women’s Choir was invited to perform at Lincoln Center (New York) in 2014 as part of the the International Women’s Day celebration. She was the project manager to World Youth Choir 2008, hosted over 80 singers from more than 30 countries. The choir toured Guangzhou, Macau and Hong Kong in 2 weeks during the summer and sang at many events including the opening ceremony of Beijing Olympics equestrian games at Shatin Racecourse. In October 2019, Celia hosted Ipswich Chapel Choir from the UK and organized performances and activities for 30 students and teachers.
Celia is the founder and Musical Director of 2 mixed choral groups, Sing City and Phoenix Singers, HK. In summer 2018, Sing City participated in Karuizawa International Choir Festival in Japan and performed the very first time in front of an international audience. She is also the conductor to HSBC Staff Choir, Carmel School Girls’ Choir & Sik Sik Yuen Ho Shun Primary School Choir.
Yvonne Barrie P.G.C.E (Secondary Music), BA (Hons), L.L.C.M, A.L.C.M
Yvonne is an experienced vocalist and music teacher who hails originally from Glasgow, Scotland. She qualified with diplomas in classical clarinet, BA (Hons) degree in jazz vocal performance and composition, and later, a P.G.C.E in Secondary music from Manchester University. Whist living in the UK, Yvonne performed with soul, pop and jazz ensembles and taught classroom music and vocal studies in primary, secondary, and further education colleges, for many years.
In 2012 she moved to Seoul, South Korea, with her saxophonist husband to teach music at Dulwich College. Two years later Hong Kong called, and in 2014 Yvonne moved to take up another International teaching post at an ESF school, where she led various choirs, orchestras and other musical ensembles, whilst also teaching drumming, music technology and theory.
Since arriving in Hong Kong, Yvonne has also been appearing with her own jazz group, the YBQ, at venues around the city, such as Peel Fresco and the FCC. She also performs regularly at both corporate events for companies such as China Telecom, and private functions such as weddings. Yvonne also works with clients through Team-building Asia, coaching in choral singing and performance skills. She continues to have a passion for Arts Education and teaches vocal/instrumental studies to both private and ESF students, and currently works with Elsa High and Carmel school students, ranging from kindergarten to IB Music prep class.
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