GyeongNam Philharmonic Youth Wind Orchestra 경남필하모닉청소년관악단 / Republic of Korea

Founded in 2013, the GyeongNam Philharmonic Youth Wind Orchestra is composed of elementary, middle, and high school students from the Gyeongsangnam-do region, as well as professional musicians originally from the area. Believing that the values learned through music have the power to positively transform society, the ensemble actively engages in various cultural and artistic activities, including volunteer work and outreach concerts. What makes this group especially unique is that all of its members—gathered from different parts of Gyeongnam—are students of Music Director Joo Won-bae. Having studied music under the same teacher since elementary school, the members share a deep sense of trust and connection, allowing them to create a harmony unlike any other. With the energy of joy and the fanfare of hope created through their passion and talent, they eagerly look forward to sharing their music with even more people at the Jeju International Wind Ensemble Festival.

- Graduated from Jinju National University of Education
Conductor Kang Ye Seul
- Principal Conductor of GyeongNam Philharmonic Youth Wind Orchestra
- Conductor of Happy Village Orchestra
- Associate Conductor of GyeongNam Happy Orchestra
- Recipient of the Best Conductor Award (Grand Prize across elementary, middle, and high school divisions) at the 2017 Chuncheon National Wind Competition
- Recipient of the Outstanding Instructor Award (Grand Prize across elementary, middle, and high school divisions) at the 2018 Korea Wind Competition
- Awarded the Superintendent’s Commendation at the 2019 Korea Student Orchestra Festival (Grand Prize across all school levels)
- Winner of the Best Conductor Award (Combined Division) at the 2023 Daegu International Ensemble Competition
- Former conductor of Jingyo, Jeonan, and Masan Sinwol Wind Orchestras
- Currently) a teacher at Gamgye Elementary School