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Sands China Performing Arts Programme Presents: 'Macau Band Directors Association 30th Anniversary Concert'

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  • Over 550 musicians from Macao SAR and France performed at the Macau Band Directors Association 30th Anniversary Concert held Saturday at The Parisian Theatre.
  • The event celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Macau Band Directors Association (MBDA) and the 10th anniversary of The Parisian Macao.
  • Sands China partnered with MBDA under the Sands China Performing Arts Programme to present the concert & the extended "Charm de France Winds Concert" at Santa Rosa de Lima English Secondary School on Sunday.
  • The Saturday concert featured 18 local performing groups, including MBDA ensembles, award-winning chamber groups, & young members from 11 local schools.
  • Special guest artists included the French Amet's Family, consisting of siblings Guillaume Amet (trombone), Diane Amet (French horn), and Baptiste Amet (clarinet).
  • The concert unfolded in four chapters, showcasing woodwind, brass, and percussion talents from Macao's youth competitions alongside international collaborations.
  • The Sunday school outreach performance featured the Amet siblings and Hong Kong pianist Dr. Cherry Tsang to inspire local students.
  • A total audience of over 1,500 students, teachers, parents, & members of the public attended the two events.
  • MBDA members included musicians aged 8 to 40, alongside alumni who continued their musical careers after entering the workforce.
  • The Macau Continuo Winds, comprising working professionals, performed to highlight the spirit of musical inheritance across generations.
  • Dr. Wilfred Wong of Sands China stated the event deepened cultural dialogue & reinforced Macao's role as a bridge between Chinese & Western cultures.
  • Leong Pui Long, MBDA president, emphasized the association's commitment to advancing wind music education & nurturing the next generation of talent.
  • The 11 participating local schools included Macau Pooi To Middle School, Pui Ching Middle School, Keang Peng School, Santa Rosa de Lima English Secondary School, Sheng Kung Hui Choi Kou School, Our Lady of Fatima Girls' School, Macau Anglican College, Escola Choi Nong Chi Tai, Yuet Wah College, Kao Yip Middle School, and School of the Nations.
  • MBDA, established in 1996, has been a driving force in local wind music education & joined the Asia-Pacific Band Directors' Association in 1998.
  • The Amet siblings have earned numerous international accolades, including first prizes in national competitions in France & Italy.
  • The Sands China Performing Arts Programme, launched in 2023, aims to foster cultural exchange & support Macao's development as a "City of Performing Arts."
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