Associate Professor, Shoochow University, Taipei
Jay Chou World Tour, Trombonist
Sierman Trombone Artist

Trombonist & Arranger.
Contact me @ yoongwei95@gmail.com

Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, started learning the piano and music theory at the early age of 5, Chow passed his grade 8 piano with merit and a received a distinction in music theory from The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) as well as a performance diploma from the Yamaha School of Music. 
In 2005, Chow gained his admittance into Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing and received tutelage from WenChen Qin, Gang Chen and JianPing Tang. After graduation in 2011, currently Chow is taking master degree in Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University under P.Q. Phan.
In July 2010, Chow received the sponsorship by Goethe Institute of Malaysia to attend the 45th Darmstadt International Summer Course for new music in Germany. He organized open-space project “Sharing Idea of Chinese Wind Organ Instrument-Sheng” during the summer course.
Chow is now the composer-in-residence of Vivo Experimental Orchestra.  In the August 2010, together they organized “Homegrown Talented-The Three Musketeers” Concert, and premiered Chow’s Chinese Orchestra Piece “Vivo”(Dalele). Later in December 2010, Chow’s first symphony work - “Getaran”, commissioned and premiered by Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra, is performed in “Past & Present” concert that toured Kuantan, Penang and Kuala Lumpur  (Malaysia). In May 2011, Chow’s ensemble piece “A Night without Voices” was performed in “Malaysian Voices” concert, which is curated by Malaysian composer, Kee Yong Chong and presented by New Music Concerts in Toronto, Canada. In Oct 2012, Chow organized his first composition recital in Bloomington, United States.


Graduating from Oberlin Conservatory of Music, I majored in Music Education and bass trombone. I was also fortunate to have the renowned John W. Coffey, bass trombonist of the Boston Symphony, as an adjunct teacher. 
While keeping my day jobs, I've performed professionally in symphony orchestras, bands and brass groups, and also enjoyed playing tuba and euphonium. 
I am a self-taught composer with 150+ copyrighted original pieces and arrangements, from symphony orchestra and concert band, as well as brass groups and solo works.
Retiring from the corporate world, (computer reliability and QA for medical devices), my wife Kathy and I were privileged to raise 100% grass fed bison for 20 years, and sell to wonderful customers in Southern California farmers markets. After retiring a 2nd time before the pandemic, I've happily returned to my first love of music!
Thanks for listening. I hope you will let me know how you enjoy these pieces!

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