Chang Lian-Chang Saxophone Museum Introduction
Play and Appreciate ◼️ Saxophone Collection ◼️ Visit the factory to learn about professional manufacturing processes and precise techniques. The museum displays historical artifacts from Mr. Chang Lien-Chang and offers cultural tours that document the story of the saxophone in Taiwan and convey the spirit of Mr. Chang. It also treasures the saxophone crafted by inventor Adolphe Sax, which has a history of 163 years. In 2010, it was awarded as an "Excellent Tourist Factory" by the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The factory opens for visits, attracting numerous domestic and international visitors and groups. Regularly held events include saxophone master lectures, professional band performances, showcases, and academic seminars. "Chang Lien-Chang Saxophone" is moving towards the vision of becoming a centennial enterprise over its sixty-five-year history, continuously growing and developing to contribute to sustainable operations and social development. Background of Family Growth: Mr. Chang Lien-Chang was born on December 10, 1913, as the fifth child in a farming family, living in Houli District, Dajia. At the age of 21, he married Ms. Hu and had two sons and four daughters. He worked as a draftsman but wandered to escape conscription by the Japanese military, making a living through performances. After Taiwan's restoration, at 32, he entered the instrument manufacturing field, and at 35, produced the first saxophone in Taiwan, opening the legend of the saxophone's hometown in Taiwan. Mr. Lien-Chang passed away in January 1986 at the age of 73. Path to Art and Aesthetic Tempering: From a young age, Mr. Chang exhibited a keen interest and talent in art, passionately pursuing painting despite the societal expectation for boys to farm at that time. At 13, he followed a Tangshan master from mainland China living in Dajia to study meticulous painting and mounting. He later went to Taipei for rigorous painting training and returned home to work as an artist. These experiences deepened Mr. Chang's aesthetic sensibilities and cultivated his perseverance and dedication. Immerse in Music and the Charming World of Notes: In his youth, Mr. Chang was skilled in literature and loved music. He learned to play the trumpet and saxophone from a villager known as "Black Indian," whose real name has been forgotten, becoming enamored with musical instruments. In 1945, Mr. Chang formed a Jazz Band with local music enthusiasts. The members all had a solid foundation in music theory and proficient playing skills, making a splash in performances across Northern and Southern Taiwan, gaining fame. Subsequently, in addition to producing instruments, Mr. Chang also taught apprentices in the factory to play, with some moving on to study professional performance under Mr. Chang Chi-Pan. With the advent of television, many musicians for the local television bands came from Houli, and the reputation of "Houli producing musicians" quickly spread!
