Wong graduated from Dpt. of Music in Malaysian Institute of Art (MIA), major in composition,
minor in piano. He attended Xi’an Conservatory of Music under
tutelage of China renowned composer Prof Rao
Yu-Yan and obtained Degree in Music, majoring in composition. He completed
Piano Variations – “Variatons on a Theme of Malay Folk
Song” in his abroad period. Wong since then serviced as Choir &
Symphonic band conductor, and actively work as a music composer and arranger
back in Malaysia.
In year 2004, invited by PCCO Malaysia to rearrange “
Liu San Jie “ Musical which staged at Malaysia
Bkt. Jalil Indoor Stadium. In year 2006, rearranged “Huang He Cantata” for
choir and symphony orchestra, and collaborated
with local and internationally renowned vocalist performing the pieces. Wong also the Conductor for the event. Year 2009/2010,
invited to participate in “Forumplus” - local composer
music concert which organized by Malaysia’s Music Lover Philharmonic Orchestra. Year 2010, two
percussion compositions was commissioned and world premiered by Best Percussion
Group. Year 2011, Butterfly Lovers for Music, Dance, Video Art commissioned by
Malaysian famous dancer Lee Swee Keong. In year 2012, invited to participate in “Hark ! the songs
of homeland” - Malaysia contemporary new art songs concert which organized by
Chin Yong Music Festival.
His music has been performed in China, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan,
Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, Philippine and Malaysia. Wong is currently a
lecturer of Malaysia Institute of Arts, Music Department.
Sabah, a fantasy theme
Wong used the one we all
know the name of Sabah Kadazan folk song as a theme for his composition. The composition is
divided into three parts,
each part has a distinct style
with the folk song theme. The second part is
the dance and the last part
used modern idea for performance.
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