Biography
Born and Raised in Hong Kong, Chi Him Chik is an active performer and improviser. Recently completed his Bachelor’s Degree at Bowling Green State University in the United States, under the instruction of Dr. John Sampen, Chi Him is now pursuing his Master’s Degree in University of Missouri – Kansas City, the Conservatory of Music and Dance, with Professor Zach Shemon.
Chi Him is the first Hong Kong saxophonist to advance into the semi-final round in the Jean-Marie Londeix International Saxophone Competition. He is also the prizewinner of the 48th Annual Bowling Green State University Competition in Music Performance, the 55th Annual Lima Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Competition, and the 2015 and 2016 Douglas Wayland Chamber Music Competition.
As an active performer, Chi Him has performed in many different places including China, Singapore, Taiwan, and the United States. He has also appeared in conferences like the Asian Saxophone Congress, the North American Saxophone Alliance, the New Music Gathering, and the Hong Kong International Saxophone Symposium.
An advocate of new music, Chi Him has commissioned and premiered a number of works by composers from Asia and the United States, including American composers Mikel Kuehn and James Mobberley, Hong Kong composers Leung Chi-hin and Steve Hui, and more. He also holds the United States orchestral premiere of Thai composer Narong Prangcharoen’s concerto Maha Mantras with the Bowling Green Philharmonia.
Chi Him is the first Hong Kong saxophonist to advance into the semi-final round in the Jean-Marie Londeix International Saxophone Competition. He is also the prizewinner of the 48th Annual Bowling Green State University Competition in Music Performance, the 55th Annual Lima Symphony Orchestra Young Artists Competition, and the 2015 and 2016 Douglas Wayland Chamber Music Competition.
As an active performer, Chi Him has performed in many different places including China, Singapore, Taiwan, and the United States. He has also appeared in conferences like the Asian Saxophone Congress, the North American Saxophone Alliance, the New Music Gathering, and the Hong Kong International Saxophone Symposium.
An advocate of new music, Chi Him has commissioned and premiered a number of works by composers from Asia and the United States, including American composers Mikel Kuehn and James Mobberley, Hong Kong composers Leung Chi-hin and Steve Hui, and more. He also holds the United States orchestral premiere of Thai composer Narong Prangcharoen’s concerto Maha Mantras with the Bowling Green Philharmonia.
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