Attention Hong Kong Flutists and any other overseas flutists who will be visiting Hong Kong in July and August 2024:

Here your chance to experience the authentic teaching philosophy and methodology of William Bennett !!

Hong Kong Flute Centre is very pleased and excited to welcome our very own Hong Kong flutist Joel Tse from the United States of Americas as residence flutist during the period from 12 July to 15 August 2024.

Maestro Joel will be available for giving one-on-one instruction to all flutists of all levels during his residency.

A major pupil and perhaps one of the most well-known figure of William Bennett (WIBB) School of teaching, Joel has been enjoying and developed an inseparable life-long relationship with WIBB include teaching at the William Bennett’s International Flute Summer School in England, Belgium and Italy for several consecutive summers, and being the master “chef” at many major WIBB’s flute events.

Prior to studied with WIBB, Joel received a Bachelor’s degree with a Performer’s Certificate from the Eastman School of Music, a Master’s degree from Northwestern University, and a Performance Diploma from the Royal Academy of Music in London. His teachers include Bonita Boyd, Walfrid Kujula (on the piccolo) Jeffrey Khaner and Keith Underwood.

An American Chinese of Hong Kong origin, Joel has held a number of prestigious Principal Flute positions with major orchestras throughout his careers. These profound principal chair appointments include The Toledo Symphony since 1998, The New World Symphony in Miami Beach, FL between 1995-1997. In addition, Joel has served the same position for the Hong Kong Philharmonic from 2001-02 and has performed regularly as guest Principal Flute with the English Chamber Orchestra and Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

Active as a soloist and chamber musician throughout the world, Joel has been invited to perform recitals in England, Singapore, Japan, and Costa Rica, among others, and has played chamber music throughout Europe, Asia, Russia, South America, Greece, Turkey and Israel. He has participated in several renowned music festivals, including 3 consecutive summers with the Pacific Music Festival in Sapporo, Japan, and with the American-Soviet Youth Orchestra

In July 2000, Joel performed with the Pacific Music Festival’s 10th anniversary orchestra at the invitation of conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, touring throughout the country with an orchestra comprised of professional musicians from around the globe.

An experienced, sought-after teacher, Joel has presented masterclasses for the Costa Rica International Flute Festival. He also has served on the faculty of the University of Toledo Music Department since 2008, and Bowling Green State University College of Music since 2016.

Joel plays on a French flute made by Louis Lot, #1720, circa 1872.

For lesson bookings and enquiry, please get in touch with Ms. Fok at 3520 2628 or WhatsApp 6199 9933.

Below is a link to Joel Tse’s bio:

https://www.utoledo.edu/al/music/faculty/j_tse.html