The Hidden Gems

Episode 6: Tom Chan (HKE) x JB (J2er)

Tom , a violinist of Hong Kong Enharmonica, will collaborate with JB, who plays the saxophone, to perform the meaningful song "Years Like a Song". Tom has Down syndrome and has difficulty mastering the intonation of the violin due to his short fingers. Tom's mother used to criticize the scales he played, but his hard work paid off and changed her perception. JB visited Tom's home to practice instruments together and even gave him a notebook, which turned out to be related to Tom's personality. Besides music, Tom has a strong interest in swimming, Cantonese opera, and taekwondo. He has also won many swimming competition awards and had a friendly race with JB in the swimming pool.

Tom playing violin with his teacher

Tom playing violin with his teacher

Tom and JB studying a musical score together

Tom and JB studying a musical score together

Tom in the swimming pool, accompanied by his swimming coach

Tom in the swimming pool, accompanied by his swimming coach

Tom, JB and Tom’s taekwondo coach performing kicks together

Tom, JB and Tom’s taekwondo coach performing kicks together

Tom dressed up in Chinese opera costume, accompanied by his fellow opera singer and JB

Tom dressed up in Chinese opera costume, accompanied by his fellow opera singer and JB

Tom and JB sharing a hugging at the end of the episode

Tom and JB sharing a hugging at the end of the episode