Edward Lau & Michelle Lau's interview at the 2024 ME String Music Art Exhibition Press Conference (Source: TorontoTV 多倫多電視 - Jul 11, 2024)
String Music Art Exhibition 2024
弦美音樂藝術展
2024 LEADERSHIP & PR COMMITTEE
Edward Lau (Event Co-Chair) | Michelle Lau (Event Co-Chair)
Matthew Poon (Music Director & Conductor)
Karen Leung (Creative Director)
Sallie Tai (PR Event Manager)
Syliva Chan | Tracy Chan | Anthony Cheng | Dolores Chung | Jenson Ho | Kenny Kwan | Ivy Lam | Braydon Lau | Jasmine Lau | Catherine Wan | Fanny Wong
Samie Lee (Scholarship MC) | Sibbie Ho (Scholarship (MC)
ME & Lau Family Foundation embraces diversity by inclusion. We support people with intellectual disabilities and their family members by funding and organizing large scale musical, visual arts and social events that are accessible to all people.
Our key featuring event, String Music Art Exhibition, provides direct employment and live performing opportunities to people with intellectual disabilities and local professional musicians in a string orchestra setting.
Your support to the String Music Art Exhibition is being used to complete these objectives:
Pay musicians with or without intellectual disabilities for the performance,
Rent a venue that is accessible to all performers and guests,
Design and implement a live musical event that can further the careers of local musicians,
Connect people and organizations with a common goal for diversity, inclusion, and accessibility,
Promote the name of people, brands, businesses, and organizations that support people with intellectual disabilities and / or excel in accessibility.
For tickets, please scan the QR Code or "click here". You can also email melaufamily@gmail.com
GOLD Sponsor - NATIONAL BANK
Thank you Eric Chan, Regional VP of the National Bank for attending the 2024 ME String Music Art Exhibition Press Conference.
National Bank is the Gold Sponsor of the String Music Art Exhibition, 2024. National Bank proudly invested in our community and supports our event at the heart of our community!
Press Conference group photo with all sponsors, performers, partners, volunteers and supporters. (Photo taken on July 11, 2024 at the Moon Chinese Fine Dining)
Performers with intellectual disabilities and their family members.
Shirley Tang (Goodhealth Rejuvenation Centre), Lynn Leow (CALIBER Mortgage), Iris Nie (National Bank), Michelle Lau (ME & Lau Family Foundation), Edward Lau (ME & Lau Family Foundation), Eric Chan (National Bank), Bredy Leow (CALIBER Mortgage), Ritch Lau (Markham Ward 2 Councillor)
Special thanks to all sponsorships for supporting the ME & Lau Family Foundation and for attending ME String Music Art Exhibition press conference.
Thank you Markham Ward 2 Councillor Ritch Lau for your support to the ME & Lau Family Foundation.
SPECIAL Sponsors & COMMUNITY Partners
2024 STRING MUSIC ART EXHIBITION
July 11 2024 press conference
Shirley Tang (Goodhealth Rejuvenation Centre), Lynn Leow (CALIBER Mortgage), Iris Nie (National Bank), Michelle Lau (ME & Lau Family Foundation), Edward Lau (ME & Lau Family Foundation), Eric Chan (National Bank), Bredy Leow (CALIBER Mortgage), Ritch Lau (Markham Ward 2 Councillor)
Special thanks to all sponsorships for supporting the ME & Lau Family Foundation and for attending ME String Music Art Exhibition press conference.
Special thanks to CALIBER MORTGAGE INC / Bredy Leow & Lynn Leow for their ongoing sponsorships to the ME & Lau Family Foundation and for attending today's press conference.
Bredy and Lynn's family has been sponsoring the ME & Lau Family Foundation's music shows since 2016.
Press Conference group photo with all sponsors, performers, partners, volunteers and supporters. (Photo taken on July 11, 2024 at the Moon Chinese Fine Dining)
Isabelle and Janet Cheng were guest speakers on behalf of the families with intellectual disabilities.
Event Date & Time | 晚會日期／時間：
Saturday August 10th at 5:30 pm | 8月10日(星期六) 傍晚5時半
Address | 地點 ：
萬錦市 Flato Markham Theatre, 171 Town Centre Blvd, Markham, ON L3R 8G5
Edward Lau & Michelle Lau's interview at the 2024 ME String Music Art Exhibition Press Conference (Source: TorontoTV 多倫多電視 - Jul 11, 2024)
Music Director Prof. Matthew Poon's interview at the 2024 ME String Music Art Exhibition Press Conference (Source: TorontoTV 多倫多電視 - July 11, 2024)
Prof. Matthew Poon, Music Director of the 2024 String Music Art Exhibition.
Karen Leung (Creative Director of the 2024 ME String Music Art Exhibition.
Ivy Lam (Be Around Studio) and Edward Lau
2024 弦美音樂藝術展
正式發布會 | 媒體邀請函
Date | 日期 ：July 11, 2024 | 2024 年 7 月 11 日 (星期四)
Time | 時間 ：10 am to 12 pm | 早上10時至中午12時
Address| 地址 ：165 York Blvd, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 4A7
Refreshments | 茶點招待
誠邀媒體記者採訪報導「2024弦美音樂藝術展」正式發布會。
創辦人劉庭嘉(Edward Lau)希望再次透過音樂、舞蹈及藝術的形式，讓智障人士向大眾展現他們的藝術才華。
Thank you Markham Ward 2 Councillor Ritch Lau for your support to the ME & Lau Family Foundation.
Edward Lau and Michelle Lau of the ME & Lau Family Foundation addressing the media Q&As.
Tracy Chan (President of the Toronto Chinese Orchestra)
Tracy Chan (President of the Toronto Chinese Orchestra) showcase her instrument Ruan | 阮.
Group photo with all 2024 String Music Art Exhibition partners: Canadian Chinese Orchestra, Creative Children Society, Muzic City, Strings Attached Orchestra, Toronto Chinese Orchestra & the Edmonton Chinese Philharmonic.
Tracy Chan (President of the Toronto Chinese Orchastra), Michelle Lau, Edward Lau, Prof. Matthew Poon (Music Director & Conductor).
Jasmine Lau (Canadian Chinese Orchestra), Sophie Du (Canadian Chinese Orchestra), Michelle Lau, Edward Lau
Jasmine Lau of the Canadian Chinese Orchestra showcasing her instrument - Guzheng | 古箏
Thank you Markham Ward 2 Councillor Ritch Lau for your support to the ME & Lau Family Foundation.
Performers with intellectual disabilities and their family members.
Samie Lee (2024 ME String Music Art Exhibition & Press Conference MC)
SPECIAL PERFORMERS | 特別表演者
EASTERN & weSTERN FUSION orchestra
中西樂融合樂團
PRODUCTION LEADERSHIPS
Prof. Matthew Poon (Music Director & Conductor) | Edward Lau (Event Co-Chair & Producer) | Karen Leung (Creative Director)
Special Thanks
C Member of the Canadian Chinese Orchestra
E Member of the Edmonton Chinese Philharmonica
S Member of the Strings Attached Orchestra
T Member of the Toronto Chinese Orchestra
Alan Ching - President, Edmonton Chinese PhilharmonicaE
Amely Zhou - Director, Canadian Chinese OrchestraC
Bonnie Wasser - Managing Director, Strings Attached Orchestra & Stage managerS
Melany Liu - Assistant stage manager
Mike Liu - Music arrangerT
Sky Yang - Music arrangerT
Tracy Chan - President, Toronto Chinese OrchestraT
Combined Chinese Orchestra
✱✱ Concertmaster
✱ Section leader | 首席 chairs funded by the Canadian Chinese Orchestra
C Member of the Canadian Chinese Orchestra |
紅楓華樂團
E Member of the Edmonton Chinese Philharmonica |
愛城民樂團
S Member of the Strings Attached Orchestra
T Member of the Toronto Chinese Orchestra |
多倫多中樂團
Matthew Poon
指揮 | ConductorCS
WINDS | 吹管樂器
Lipeng Wu
笛子 | Dizi✱C
Frederick Yiu
笛子 | Dizi
Alan Ching
笛子 | DiziE
Diane Lin
笛子 | Dizi
Linyue Guo
笛子 | DiziT
Sophie Du
笛子 | Dizi
Mike Liu
高音笙 | Soprano Sheng✱T
Annika Chhoa
中音笙 | Alto Sheng
Joshua Zung
嗩吶 | SuonaT
Sky Yang
嗩吶 | SuonaT
PLUCKED STRINGS | 彈撥樂器
Jack Chow
柳琴 | LiuqinT
Bella Huang
琵琶 | Pipa
Joy Shen
琵琶 | Pipa
Lilian Yang
琵琶 | Pipa✱C
Christopher Leung
揚琴 | YangqinE
Markel Yu
揚琴 | YangqinT
Norah Foo
揚琴 | Yangqin
Zhang Di
揚琴 | Yangqin✱C
Debby Wong
中阮 | ZhongruanT
Kimberly Yang
中阮 | Zhongruan
Poyee Lin
中阮 | Zhongruan
Tracy Chan
中阮 | Zhongruan✱T
Lorne MacDonald
大阮 | DaruanT
Lina Cao
古筝 | Guzheng✱CT
BOWED STRINGS | 弓弦樂器
Amely Zhou
高胡 | Gaohu✱✱C
Nicole Liang
高胡 | GaohuC
Anna Tan
二胡 | ErhuC
Bo Zhao
二胡 | Erhu
Cristina Ng Cordeiro
二胡 | ErhuC
Francis Lau
二胡 | ErhuC
Gavin Zhang
二胡 | Erhu✱CT
Maria Fong
二胡 | ErhuC
Nanyen Lau
二胡 | ErhuE
Samson Yim
二胡 | ErhuCT
Daisy Wang
二胡 | ErhuC
Huisun Lau
二胡 | ErhuE
Jessica Yang
二胡 | Erhu
Michelle Suen
二胡 | Erhu✱T
Ryan Gu
二胡 | ErhuC
Sunny Yang
二胡 | Erhu
Taron Cheng
二胡 | Erhu
Amy Leung
中胡 | Zhonghu
Simon Yung
中胡 | ZhonghuC
Sophy Li
中胡 | ZhonghuT
Valerie Lo
中胡 | ZhonghuT
Wilfred Ho
中胡 | Zhonghu✱T
Agnes Chan
大提琴 | CelloCT
Chris Petrucelli
大提琴 | CelloS
Danielle Figov
大提琴 | CelloS
Dawn Lai
大提琴 | Cello
Jaimie Chan
大提琴 | Cello✱T
Jacob Dong
大提琴 | CelloE
Joshua Ching
大提琴 | CelloE
Lorrien Huang
大提琴 | CelloC
Malcolm Noble
大提琴 | CelloS
Robert Yu
低音提琴 | Bass✱
PERCUSSION | 打擊樂器
Bobby Ho
打擊 | Percussion✱T
Chloe Ching
打擊 | PercussionE
Jenny Adams
打擊 | PercussionE
Joseph Adams
打擊 | PercussionE
Kenny Kwan
打擊 | Percussion
String Orchestra
✱✱ Concertmaster
✱ Section leader
C Member of the Canadian Chinese Orchestra
E Member of the Edmonton Chinese Philharmonica
S Member of the Strings Attached Orchestra
T Member of the Toronto Chinese Orchestra
Matthew Poon
ConductorCS
Mike Liu
ConductorT
Sky Yang
ConductorT
Andrew Hsu
Violin
Christina Zheng
Violin
James Liu
Violin
Linda Byron
ViolinS
Manojie Gunasekera
Violin
Phil Chen
Violin✱
Simon Lau
Violin✱✱
Zee Chan
ViolinS
Eric Fahn
Viola
Faith Lau
Viola✱
Venita Sitahal
ViolaS
Wilfred Ho
ViolaT
Agnes Chan
CelloCT
Bill Wu
Cello
Dawn Lai
Cello
Jaimie Chan
Cello✱T
Robert Yu
Bass
Bobby Ho
Percussion✱T
Joseph Adams
PercussionE
Kenny Kwan
Percussion/Keyboard
PERFORMERS | 表演者
Alex Tsui
Cecilia Chow
Chris Lai
Christina Li
Edmund Shek
Fiona Chiu
Isabelle Cheng
Leonard Chen
Lynn Davidson
Maggie He
Shirley Shao
Rachan Vareevorakul
Yuling Xie
Videography & Photography | 攝像 & 攝影
Anthony Cheng
Fanny Wong
Ryan Cooper
Stage Crew | 舞台工作人員
Eliam Chan
Marc Chong
Marco Wu
Ryan Cooper
JULY 13 2024 orchestra REHEARSHAL
2024 年 7 月 13 日 樂團排演
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PXL_20240714_001449870.mp4
PXL_20240713_233240054.mp4
