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Acting Principal Trombone
Han Yun Liang is currently Acting Principal Trombone of the Richmond Symphony. Originally from Taiwan, he is pursuing his Bachelor of Music degree at The Colburn School, where he studies with David Rejano. He previously trained at The Juilliard School Pre-College under Joseph Alessi and was a recipient of the Epstein Family Foundation Scholarship.
Han Yun has performed as a trombone section substitute with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and has subbed for the Macao Orchestra in various trombone roles. His dedication and artistry have earned him full scholarships to The Colburn School and the Music Academy of the West (2024, 2025).
He is a decorated competition winner, earning First Prize in both the 2025 International Trombone Association Lewis Van Haney and Robert Marsteller Competitions. He also won First Prize at the Hungarian Trombone Camp International Competition (2020) and was a finalist in the 2022 American Trombone National Competition – Tenor 1 Division. Additionally, Han Yun is a two-time winner of the Alessi Seminar in Asia, in both the Getzen and Edwards Divisions.
Outside of music, Han Yun enjoys playing golf, discovering new cuisines, and spending time with friends and family.