Mr. Armand Haniff bin Mohamed Hoezei

is a dedicated music educator, trumpet player, conductor, and music arranger with a strong background in the Malaysian music scene. Having played the trumpet since 2010, he brings over a decade of performance experience and five years of specialized teaching expertise to his craft. He earned his Diploma in Music and his Bachelor’s degree in Music Composition (Hons.) from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). Demonstrating outstanding academic excellence, he received the prestigious Vice Chancellor’s Award for both programs by consistently maintaining a GPA above 3.50. Additionally, he holds Grade 3 ABRSM certifications in both Practical (Trumpet) and Theory.

His professional career began in 2021 as a Branch Manager and Trumpet Teacher at a specialized Music Centre, where he managed administration, operations, and syllabus design, while also providing one-to-one trumpet instruction for students at Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar in Seremban. He currently serves as a Music Specialist Teacher at Aspiration International School, guiding both primary and secondary students in performing arts, instrument studies, and music exploration. Armand’s community and ensemble involvement is equally notable. From 2017 to 2020, he served as the Assistant Conductor, Principal Trumpet, Music Arranger, and Librarian for KL Sinfonia, a community orchestra. In 2019, his brass quintet, Brass Monkz, was appointed as the Resident Brass Quintet for the Penang International Brass Festival. More recently, in 2025, he toured across Kuala Lumpur, Kedah, Pahang, Johor Bahru, and Selangor as a Melodica/Pianica and Brass Trainer for the National Band Camp.

Mr. Armand is increasingly recognized for his expertise in trumpet performance, conducting, and arranging within the marching and concert band arenas. He is a certified adjudicator under the World Marching Band Organization (WMBO) and the Asian Marching Band Confederation (AMBC). His judging portfolio includes serving as an adjudicator for Winds, Brass, and Pianica/Melodica at the Piala Raja Hamengku Buwono X 2025 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. He has also actively built his adjudicating experience as a Shadow Judge for Winds and Brass at key international events, including the National Band Competition (NATCOMP) and Malaysian World Band Competition (MWBC) in Kedah (2023), the Bakood Music Festival in the Philippines (2024), and Piala Raja Hamengku Buwono (2025).

In recognition of his ongoing contributions to the local music community, he was appointed as Vice Auditor for Persatuan Pancaragam Malaysia (PPM) in 2026. Through his leadership, creativity, and dedication, Mr. Armand aims to inspire and educate the industry about marching bands, orchestras, and other notable ensembles without discrimination or boundaries. He operates on the profound belief that music is one and music is universal—dedicating his career to fostering an inclusive and passionate community of performers and educators, no matter where the music takes him.