Percussion Masterclass by Margie TONG

The Awardees Association co-organised two Masterclasses with the Music Office this year with an aim to promote musical knowledge to the community. The second Masterclass was conducted by percussionist Margie TONG. Six students from Music Office performed with various percussion instruments including timpani, xylophone, vibraphone and snare drum. Margie provided guidance on how to make diverse timbre by using different performing skills. She also shared her music journey with audiences.

Graduated from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and Royal College of Music, Margie Tong has received worldwide recognition as a performer and scholar. Tong has performed in a wide range of musicals, theatre productions, arts festivals and pop concerts around the world. Besides from teaching at HKAPA, she frequently presents clinics, workshops and competition jury across Asia. Since 2017, Tong visited various cities in Brazil and Peru for continuing her studies of Latin percussion music. Tong is the former President of Percussive Arts Society (Hong Kong Chapter), Founder of Margie Tong's Student Percussion Ensemble and Run-around Ensemble. She is proudly endorsed by Tycoon Percussion and concurrently teaching in HKAPA.