WAMSB | Canon Huang | International Affiliate Officer Asia

Canon Huang Born in 1963, Canon Huang has studied wind ensemble conducting methods from master Chuin Liou. Since 1986,. Canon Huang is the pioneer in introducing the art of concert band, marching band and jazz ensemble to Taiwan, and he has contributed tremendously in the development of wind ensembles and marching bands. From 1993 to 1996, Canon Huang attended the Berklee College of Music for further education in jazz music with masters include Jeff Stout in trumpet, and Frank L. Battisti in conducting methods. After returning to Taiwan, he actively participated events in promotion of the wind band music and also held many concerts, summer camps, and conferences in all different cities in Taiwan. Combining the eastern culture and western music traditions in performances, Canon Huang is widely acknowledged for his innovative spirit and his brilliant achievement. Meanwhile, he conducted at the time were acknowledged for their excellent performances in Taiwan Band Contest. Canon Huang is often invited to China to conduct and teach marching bands and wind ensembles. Canon Huang is also known for his effort in organizing the Taiwan Clinics (2007~2016), Taiwan International Marching Band Competition (2015~2016), and because of his great contribution, the evens turned out to be remarkable. Canon Huang is currently a Band Director in Taiwan and he also serves as the Chairman of Taiwan Band Director Association, Taiwan Marching Band Association and Art Consultant of China Marching Percussion Association. In 2016 Canon was invited to serve as the board director of WAMSB (World association of Marching Show Band).