By MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network, reported and compiled by Chen Guanxin
The semi-finals and finals of the “2012 Taichung International Saxophone Competition” will take place starting October 17 in Houli District, Taichung City, known as the “hometown of the saxophone.” With a first prize of $30,000 USD (approximately NT$890,000), it is the highest-paying competition of its kind globally, attracting participants from 10 countries including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan. Among the 40 contestants advancing to the semi-finals are two of the youngest participants: a 9-year-old from mainland China and a 12-year-old from Taiwan.
The 12-year-old Taiwanese contestant Zheng Weiyuan defeated musicians from various countries to advance to the semi-finals. (Photo provided by Taichung City Government Cultural Affairs Bureau)
A total of 90 musicians from 10 countries — including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, mainland China, and Taiwan — participated in the “2012 Taichung International Saxophone Competition.” The 40 contestants who advanced will compete in the semi-finals and finals on October 17 and 19 on the fifth floor of the music hall at Qiming School in Houli District, Taichung City. In addition to awarding prizes for the top three places, the top five contestants will also receive a premium saxophone made in Houli District, Taichung. The public is welcome to attend the competition free of charge without registration.
The 9-year-old contestant from mainland China, Li Langxi, is the youngest participant in the competition. (Photo provided by Taichung City Government Cultural Affairs Bureau)
In addition to a public prediction contest at the event venue, the “2012 Taichung International Saxophone Competition” Facebook fan page event is also ongoing. Simply like the fan page and leave a comment to enter the lucky draw, with the person whose comment receives the most likes also winning an additional hotel stay voucher. Website of the 2012 Taichung International Saxophone Competition: www.taichungsaxophone.comoj.com.
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