UM Symphonic Band Saxophone Quintet Performs at the Greater Bay Area University Students’ Music Night

 On 18 October 2025, the University of Macau (UM) Symphonic Band Saxophone Quintet participated in the “Music Night for University Students from the Greater Bay Area in Celebration of the 76th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 26th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao SAR”, organized by the Students’ Union of the Macau University of Tourism, and co-organized by its Student Affairs Office, Convention Association, and Music Association. The event was held to commemorate the important anniversaries of the nation and the SAR, and to promote cultural exchange and creative collaboration among youth across the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.

The concert gathered student art troupes from various universities in the region. With a vibrant programme featuring choir, instrumental, and dance performances, the event showcased the artistic talent and cultural depth of young people across the Greater Bay Area. Representing the University of Macau, the Saxophone Quintet comprised five students — ZHOU Zijun from the Faculty of Business Administration and Moon Chun Memorial College, YAO Zhendong from the Faculty of Education and Cheng Yu Tung College, CHEN Guanru from the Faculty of Law and Lui Che Woo College, LIU Yihan from the Faculty of Social Sciences and Chao Kuang Piu College, and KU Chon Hei from the Faculty of Science and Technology and Ma Man Kei and Lo Pak Sam College.

During the performance, the quintet presented two popular pieces, “Lemon” and “We Are!”, weaving bright tones and fluid melodies into a musical narrative of youth and dreams. Their performance theme — “Waves woven by five reeds, sailing with ambition through the clouds; Lemon turns bitterness into sweetness, resonating across the stars.” — symbolized the spirit of UM students who sail forward with dreams as their sails and art as their vessel, courageously pursuing excellence through music.

Through this performance, UM students not only demonstrated outstanding musical talent and stage presence, but also strengthened cultural exchange and friendship with peers from other Greater Bay Area universities. Their participation embodied the vitality of Macao’s youth and contributed to fostering artistic development and regional cultural integration within the Greater Bay Area.