Youngju High School Wind Orchestra 영주고등학교관악부 / Republic of Korea

Youngju High School Wind Orchestra was founded on November 25, 2008, following the school's opening in 1995. Since its inception, the ensemble has aimed to cultivate musical sensitivity, promote a wholesome youth culture, and support the holistic development of its students through wind music. It has produced many outstanding graduates and continues to participate in various performances, including the school arts festival, Jeju Wind Festival, and wind ensemble competitions, consistently demonstrating a high level of musical excellence. As of 2025, under the school’s motto “Where there is a will, there is a way (有志竟成)” and the leadership of Principal Han Yong-sik, the entire school community is united in its efforts. With open minds, the members strive to listen to diverse voices, do their best, and grow anew each day.

Conductor Oh Seung Myeong
- Bachelor’s degree in Orchestral Instruments and Master’s degree in Conducting from Chugye University for the Arts
- Master’s degree and highest performance diploma with distinction from the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp, Belgium
- Master’s degree in Chamber Music with honors from Lemmensinstituut, Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium
- 2nd Prize (no 1st prize awarded) at the 6th Italy International Percussion Competition – first Korean winner
- Grand Prize overall at the 1st Sacheon World Percussion Competition
- Served as judge for the Universal Marimba Competition (Belgium), Italy International Percussion Competition, Thailand International Percussion Competition, Shanghai IPEA International Percussion Competition, and Jeju International Wind Ensemble Festival Competition
- Invited performer and masterclass clinician at international percussion festivals and academies in Portugal, Belgium, Germany, Croatia, Romania, Italy, Thailand, China, and more
- Currently principal percussionist of the Jeju Philharmonic Orchestra, executive committee member of the Jeju International Wind Ensemble Festival, artistic director of the Jeju International Percussion Festival (JIPF), music director and conductor of the Ara Wind Orchestra and OP Percussion Ensemble, Adams Artist (Netherlands), Innovative Percussion Artist (USA), and instructor at Jeju National University, Chugye University for the Arts, and Hamdeok High School Music Department