Changyoung Wind Orchestra 창영윈드오케스트라 / Republic of Korea

Changyoung Wind Orchestra, founded in 2013, is a designated hub wind band based in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province. It is composed of students from Changyoung Elementary School as well as several students from other elementary schools in the Bucheon area. Over the years, the orchestra has received top honors, including 1st and 2nd place in the orchestral ensemble division at the National Elementary School Music Competition, Gold and Silver Prizes in the elementary division at the Chuncheon National Wind Band Competition, and Encouragement and Hope Prizes at the Gyeonggi Education Family Music Festival. In addition, the orchestra has been actively performing in the local community, offering celebratory performances at events such as the Bucheon Mok Il-Shin Arts Festival, the Goean-dong Year-End Concert, and the Bucheon Orchestra Box Picnic Concert.

Conductor KOSTYANTYN MATVIYENKO
Conductor KOSTYANTYN MATVIYENKO studied conducting and trumpet at the Tchaikovsky National Music Conservatory. He has held numerous conducting positions, including principal conductor of the Kyung Hee University Orchestra, conductor of the Yobel Pops Orchestra, conductor of the Paju Youth Orchestra, and principal conductor of the Bucheon Youth Orchestra. He is currently the conductor of the Changyoung Wind Orchestra at Changyoung Elementary School in Bucheon, and the principal conductor of the Seoul Soul Orchestra. In addition, he serves as principal trumpet with the Goyang Ullim Orchestra, the Gimpo Symphony Orchestra, and the Seoul Pops Orchestra. Since 2013, he has led the Changyoung Wind Orchestra for over 13 years, guiding the ensemble through various competitions and performances at local festivals alongside its young members.