Sponsored by the CASH Music Fund and presented in collaboration for the first time with The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), the ‘CASH Composition Award 2023/24’ has been awarded to the following student from Creative Arts and Culture and Education (Music).

Chung King Yat is pursuing Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Arts and Culture and Bachelor of Education (Honours) (Music) (co-terminal double degree) and is currently a third-year student studying the saxophone under the guidance of Mr Martin Choy Kwok Tin, and also learning handbells and handbell conducting from Ms Wong Wai Ching, Ms Leung Lai Shee, and Ms Yeung Tsz Ting.

Chung is passionate about ensemble music and is currently a student conductor of the EdUHK Orchestra, as well as a student conductor and Vice-Chairman of the EdUHK handbell Ensemble. He is also a member of several music groups both within and outside the university. Chung actively participates in performances and operational matters and has assisted in organising multiple public performances over the past two years.