About Grayson’s Music
From a young age, Grayson Chan’s musical journey has been deeply intertwined with his faith, nurtured by his upbringing in the Salvation Army church. Now a Music and Studio Arts student at St. Olaf College, the euphonium player from Hong Kong began learning hymns by ear at just 10 years old, channeling his love for classic tunes into a craft devoted to praising and worshipping God. Under the mentorship of the Hong Kong government’s Music Office and Salvation Army brass bands, Grayson’s grassroots foundation in music flourished, leading to opportunities such as serving as principal euphonium of the Music Office Youth Brass Band and performing in masterclasses with euphonium virtuoso Steven Mead at the age of 15.
Grayson’s musical path has been profoundly shaped by cultural fusion. He spent an exchange year in Switzerland, playing with local Salvation Army brass bands and sharing his musical heritage while immersing himself in their traditions. As a member of the St. Olaf Band, he has traveled internationally, most recently performing in Japan, where he deepened his understanding of the universal connections music can foster. Dr. Timothy Mahr, former director and professor emeritus of the St. Olaf Band, describes Grayson as a “crazy” musician—a nod to his passionate commitment, dynamic stage presence, and unrelenting pursuit of excellence.
Now principal euphonium of the St. Olaf Band, Grayson leads with a blend of technical precision and heartfelt emotion, inspiring peers and audiences alike. Whether performing with his euphonium section, exploring the intersection of music and art, or sharing his faith through his lyrical and illustrative sound, Grayson’s devotion to his craft shines through. He remains steadfast in his mission to glorify God through music, using every note to connect across cultures and inspire others.
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Grayson Chan’s musical journey began in his childhood, deeply influenced by his faith and his roots in the Salvation Army church in Hong Kong. Now a Music and Studio Arts student at St. Olaf College, Grayson has honed his craft as a euphonium player, channeling his love for music into praising and worshiping God. At just 10 years old, he began learning hymns by ear, sparking a passion that grew under the mentorship of the Hong Kong government’s Music Office and Salvation Army brass bands. This foundation led to remarkable achievements, such as becoming the principal euphonium of the Music Office Youth Brass Band and performing in masterclasses with renowned euphonium virtuoso Steven Mead at age 15.
Grayson’s music bridges cultures and communities. During an exchange year in Switzerland, he played with local Salvation Army brass bands, sharing his heritage while learning new traditions. As a member of the St. Olaf Band, he has traveled internationally, performing most recently in Japan, where he experienced the universal power of music to connect people. Dr. Timothy Mahr, professor emeritus and former director of the St. Olaf Band, describes Grayson as a passionate and dedicated musician, known for his dynamic performances and relentless pursuit of excellence.
Currently serving as the principal euphonium of the St. Olaf Band, Grayson combines technical skill with heartfelt emotion to inspire audiences and fellow musicians. Whether performing in ensembles, exploring the connections between music and art, or sharing his faith through his unique sound, Grayson remains devoted to his mission: glorifying God through music. With every performance, he strives to connect cultures and inspire others through his craft.