Kenneth Lun

Kenneth Lun graduated from the prestigious Peabody Institute of the John Hopkins University, Baltimore MD, USA with a Bachelor of Music (Major in Trumpet Performance and Minor in Jazz Trumpet).

Taught under famous teachers like Wayne Cameron, David Bilger, Andrew Balio, Edward Hoffman and Chen Jia Min, Kenneth won highly coveted positions with the Peabody Symphony Orchestra, Peabody Concert Orchestra (Principal Trumpet), Peabody Jazz Ensemble (Lead/Solo Trumpet) as well as the Peabody Wind Ensemble (Principal Trumpet). Besides performing extensively in the States, Kenneth has also performed in countries such as the Netherlands, Germany, Australia and Malaysia.

Since coming back from the USA, Kenneth has had a distinguished career in the music scene, freelancing with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and Brass Quintet. He has also appeared as a soloist with the Philharmonic Winds. In addition to that, he has been playing with many high profile ensembles like the Singapore Armed Forces Central Band, the Singapore Lyric Theatre Orchestra, the Singapore Festival Orchestra, the Singapore Wind Symphony and the Summertimes Jazz Band.

Apart from the concert stage, Kenneth is also an experienced and one of the most sought after trumpeters in musicals. His list of performances at the Esplanade Theater include: Cabaret, West Side Story, The King and I, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Beauty World (solo trumpet), The Magic Box, Sing Dollar!, Victor/Victoria and Fried Rice Paradise.

He recently completed recordings for the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore (solo trumpet) as well as the Love Your Ride LTA jingle. He has also collaborated with local stars such as Iskandar Ismail (music director for various National events), composer Dick Lee, the Dim Sum Dollies as well as theatre director Ivan Heng.

Maybe we could start with your music background? How did you get in touch with music and how did it go on from there?

I started out playing trumpet in the Saint Joseph’s Institution Military Band under the guidance of Mr. Tan Beng Wee, who helped spark my passion for music and trumpet playing. I went on to join the National Junior College Symphonic Band and National Institute of Education Symphonic Band under Professor Ho Hwee Long. Prior to my studies in the United States, I served my National Service as a member of the Singapore Armed Forces Central Band.

Who were your teachers and inspirations?

As mentioned above, my earliest and most important influences in regards to music came from Mr. Tan Beng Wee, followed by Professor Ho Hwee Long. I was very honoured to have Mr Chen Jia Min, who was assistant principal trumpet in the Singapore Symphony Orchestra at that time, as my first trumpet teacher during my junior college/army years. I also had the privilege of studying with Mr. Wayne Cameron and Mr. Ed Hoffman at the Peabody Institute of Music, both of whom played a major role in my later development as a trumpet player.

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