Wallace Leung
The Wallace Leung Memorial Internship was created to provide an opportunity for a newly trained conductor to gain experience working as the Assistant Conductor with a full-sized symphony while being mentored by the Music Director.
Wallace Leung was VPO’s Music Director from 1996-2001. Mr. Leung was also the orchestra’s first assistant conductor. The creation of the Assistant Conductor internship position and scholarship was a realization of his vision and dream to mentor young musicians. Wallace was much loved by the VPO players. In 2002, he died suddenly and tragically at the age of 34. The VPO continues to realize his vision of a training position for upcoming conductors.
In general, Assistant Conductor duties include conducting one piece in each concert, assisting with sectional rehearsals and orchestra administration. The goal of the internship is to contribute to the development of the musical careers of talented young conductors.
Alumni of the Wallace Leung Memorial Internship include:
