Saxophone
LESLIE WONG FAMA Master Teacher (Classical)
Leslie graduated from the University of Wyoming (M.M,2012), where he serve as the graduate teaching assistant of the University of Wyoming saxophone studio. Leslie was the first international undergraduate student to graduate from the Mahidol University, College of Music (B.M, 2010). His primary teachers are Dr. Scott Turpen and Shyen Lee. Leslie served as the principal saxophonist of the University of Wyoming Wind Ensemble and teaches major and non-major saxophone students. He has performed with various musical groups such as the Academies Festival Orchestra, SAF Music and Drama Company and Singapore Jazz Orchestra.He founded the Amigo Saxophone Quartet in 2008, a group which has represented Asia in the 15th and 16th World Saxophone Congress. Leslie currently teaches the saxophone studio at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and maintains a private saxophone studio in Singapore, where he teaches and promote classical saxophone in the Southeast Asia region.
He is also a Selmer Paris Artist. Watch his playing on youtube
He is also a Selmer Paris Artist. Watch his playing on youtube
EDWARD J HUGHES FAMA Senior Teacher (Jazz/Classical/ Pop) | Junior Flute Teacher & Junior Clarinet Teacher (Jazz/Pop/Classical)
E J Hughes is a professional saxophonist and woodwind instructor with over 35 years of performing and teaching experience. Hughes was awarded a tuition scholarship to Valdosta State University where he attended from 1989-1993 earning a degree in saxophone and clarinet performance with primary focus in classical repertoire. E J later earned a Master’s Degree from Georgia State University in jazz pedagogy in 2003 after living in New York City and Orlando where he also studied privately and many notable music artists gathering insights on jazz saxophone sound, technique, and harmony.
Starting his professional career at the age of 18, Hughes performed with the Temptations, later having opportunities to play with Sam Rivers RivBea Orchestra, Speech/(Arrested Development), Jennifer Holiday (Dream Girls), and many award winning professional bands while residing in the cities of New York, Orlando, Atlanta, and Singapore. As an educator Hughes has taught privately throughout his career including both as a university jazz saxophone lecturer and public school band director. Currently EJ is employed at both Singapore Raffles Music College and Flute and Music Academy (FAMA) teaching modules and private lessons.
For health and well being E J spends time working on overall fitness, playing chess, and reading. E J also enjoys finding good food and staying active with his wife Carol. Hughes’ teaching method consists of a consistent and adaptive growth mindset, the development of repeatable skill, and performing repertoire and studies relevant to both the classical and jazz genres, utilizing techniques required of musicians in modern performance and modern improvisation
Starting his professional career at the age of 18, Hughes performed with the Temptations, later having opportunities to play with Sam Rivers RivBea Orchestra, Speech/(Arrested Development), Jennifer Holiday (Dream Girls), and many award winning professional bands while residing in the cities of New York, Orlando, Atlanta, and Singapore. As an educator Hughes has taught privately throughout his career including both as a university jazz saxophone lecturer and public school band director. Currently EJ is employed at both Singapore Raffles Music College and Flute and Music Academy (FAMA) teaching modules and private lessons.
For health and well being E J spends time working on overall fitness, playing chess, and reading. E J also enjoys finding good food and staying active with his wife Carol. Hughes’ teaching method consists of a consistent and adaptive growth mindset, the development of repeatable skill, and performing repertoire and studies relevant to both the classical and jazz genres, utilizing techniques required of musicians in modern performance and modern improvisation
BRYAN DE ROZARIO FAMA Junior Teacher (Pop / Jazz)
Bryan graduated in Jazz Performance in Lasalle College of the Arts. His music education started when he was 9 years old and he was studying bass guitar under Din Safari. He first picked up the saxophone in secondary school when he joined the school band. He then discovered Jazz when he joined the Singapore Polytechnic Jazz Band, where he studied under Joshua Wan, the composer of NDP Song "My Island Home".
Bryan has been fortunate to perform at many great venues with Jazz Association of Singapore Orchestra (JASSO). He performed with JASSO at the London International Jazz Festival in 2017 and a the Bangkok International Jazz Festival in 2019. Aside from that, Bryan was part of the band The Warriors, led by Tim De Cotta. With this band, he played for various festivals such as the Getai Soul Festival in 2015 and the Singapore International Jazz Festival in 2016. Bryan has also ventured into other genres, as he was a member of a Heavy Metal/ Math Rock band, T-Rex.
Aside from music, Bryan likes gardening and playing chess.
Bryan has been fortunate to perform at many great venues with Jazz Association of Singapore Orchestra (JASSO). He performed with JASSO at the London International Jazz Festival in 2017 and a the Bangkok International Jazz Festival in 2019. Aside from that, Bryan was part of the band The Warriors, led by Tim De Cotta. With this band, he played for various festivals such as the Getai Soul Festival in 2015 and the Singapore International Jazz Festival in 2016. Bryan has also ventured into other genres, as he was a member of a Heavy Metal/ Math Rock band, T-Rex.
Aside from music, Bryan likes gardening and playing chess.
LUO TIANZE FAMA Junior Teacher (Classical/ Pop)
Luo Tianze is a passionate Saxophonist who graduated at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) with Bachelors Degree. Since picking up the saxophone, Tianze has performed various solo works with the most recent at the Singapore Saxophone Symposium. In 2016, Tianze was also featured as a Honor Student at the Asia Pacific Saxophone Academy held at Bangkok.
In his 15 years of music making journey, Tianze has had the opportunity to work with several local and international artists and performed with groups like the Singapore Wind Symphony, Orchestra Collective, Windstars Ensemble, NAFA Wind Orchestra and Elite Symphoniker Orchestra. Apart from his saxophone playing, Tianze also coaches young musicians from secondary schools and junior colleges.
Believing in giving back to the society, Tianze participates regularly in the community-organised activities with the Sembawang Wind Orchestras.
Testimonials:
" I first came to FAMA because the faculty looks good. I have opportunities presenting songs and I have good experience playing the instrument. My teacher, Mr Luo Tianze, has been patient and his clear explanation is helpful. He is also able to pitch the learning to my level and in general demonstrates good pedagogy. From this course, it has enhanced the aesthetic aspect of my life and the discipline to practise has strengthened my competency of time management too." --Alan Tan, Saxophone
In his 15 years of music making journey, Tianze has had the opportunity to work with several local and international artists and performed with groups like the Singapore Wind Symphony, Orchestra Collective, Windstars Ensemble, NAFA Wind Orchestra and Elite Symphoniker Orchestra. Apart from his saxophone playing, Tianze also coaches young musicians from secondary schools and junior colleges.
Believing in giving back to the society, Tianze participates regularly in the community-organised activities with the Sembawang Wind Orchestras.
Testimonials:
" I first came to FAMA because the faculty looks good. I have opportunities presenting songs and I have good experience playing the instrument. My teacher, Mr Luo Tianze, has been patient and his clear explanation is helpful. He is also able to pitch the learning to my level and in general demonstrates good pedagogy. From this course, it has enhanced the aesthetic aspect of my life and the discipline to practise has strengthened my competency of time management too." --Alan Tan, Saxophone
