We are deeply saddened by the passing of renowned musician Dr Yip Wai Hong on 16 June 2024. It is a huge loss to both the Society and all musicians in the Hong Kong music scene, as we have lost a highly esteemed musician and educator who devoted himself wholeheartedly to nurturing talent.

In Dr Yip’s music career of over 60 years, he had achieved outstanding success as a music composer and conductor; more importantly, his contributions to the music education scene in Hong Kong were significant, pioneering music education in Hong Kong and nurturing internationally acclaimed musicians.

In the 1970s, Dr Yip established the Department of Music and Fine Arts at Hong Kong Baptist College (the predecessor of the Hong Kong Baptist University) and founded several music groups, including the Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra, Hong Kong Children’s Choir, the Yip’s Children’s Choir, and the Hong Kong Children’s Symphony Orchestra. He was hailed as the ‘Father of Children’s Choirs’ in Hong Kong. Over more than 40 years in music education, he cultivated internationally acclaimed local musicians such as Yip Wing Sie, Jimmy Chiang, Perry So, Liu Kwok Man, and Elim Chan. In recognition of his significant contributions to the music industry, the Society awarded him the ‘CASH Hall of Fame Award’ in 2017.

We will always remember Dr Yip’s selfless spirit in dedicating himself to music education and nurturing the next generation. May Dr Yip rest in peace, and we would like to extend our deepest condolences to his family.

Dr Yip Wai Hong shared some words after receiving the ‘CASH Hall of Fame Award’ in 2017.