Artistic Consultants
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Ray TsoiTsoi was granted the Bachelor of Music and Master of Music in Performance with distinction from the Oklahoma University. He studied the violin and the viola with many great teachers such as Joseph Fuchs, Michael Ma, Fan Ting, Wayne Crouse and studied conductorship under Adam F. Brennan. Tsoi was the Winner of the Concerto Competition in the Oklahoma University in 1994. He founded the Caloroso String Quartet in the same year and won the Sutton Chamber Music Award. He was awarded the Outstanding Musicianship and Performance by the Channing Classics Musical Society in the USA in 1995. Tsoi was the first Chinese invited by the Black Incorporation (funded by the Oklahoma Arts Council) in 1994 to present The Asian Arts Experience. In the same year, he was appointed as the Conductor of the Debut String Orchestra of Norman. After returning from the States, Tsoi founded the Hong Kong Chamber Soloist (HKCS) in 1996 and performed in many different chamber music recitals. The HKCS was also invited by Radio 4 to present a series of chamber music educational concerts. Being a conductor, Tsoi has led the HKAPA Junior Chamber Orchestra, St Paul’s Co-ed Primary School Symphony Orchestra, Maryknoll Convent School (Primary section) String Orchestra and Diocesan Girls' Junior School String Orchestra. He was also the Principal Conductor at the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra. As a violinist and violist, he had given recitals and performed with many orchestras in North America, Europe and Asia. As a music educator, Tsoi was invited to be the Adjudicator of the 2009-2010 Lion Clubs International Global Youth Music Violin Competition. He was awarded the Honor-Teacher of the 2013 Hong Kong International Violin Competition, China Division. Tsoi is currently the Director and Chief Conductor of the Hong Kong Music Academy. He teaches at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and the Hong Kong Baptist University as well as the Hong Kong Chinese University. |
CEO AND Conductor
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Ray TsoiCEO and ConductorTsoi was granted the Bachelor of Music and Master of Music in Performance with distinction from the Oklahoma University. He studied the violin and the viola with many great teachers such as Joseph Fuchs, Michael Ma, Fan Ting, Wayne Crouse and studied conductorship under Adam F. Brennan. Tsoi was the Winner of the Concerto Competition in the Oklahoma University in 1994. He founded the Caloroso String Quartet in the same year and won the Sutton Chamber Music Award. He was awarded the Outstanding Musicianship and Performance by the Channing Classics Musical Society in the USA in 1995. Tsoi was the first Chinese invited by the Black Incorporation (funded by the Oklahoma Arts Council) in 1994 to present The Asian Arts Experience. In the same year, he was appointed as the Conductor of the Debut String Orchestra of Norman. After returning from the States, Tsoi founded the Hong Kong Chamber Soloist (HKCS) in 1996 and performed in many different chamber music recitals. The HKCS was also invited by Radio 4 to present a series of chamber music educational concerts. Being a conductor, Tsoi has led the HKAPA Junior Chamber Orchestra, St Paul’s Co-ed Primary School Symphony Orchestra, Maryknoll Convent School (Primary section) String Orchestra and Diocesan Girls' Junior School String Orchestra. He was also the Principal Conductor at the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra. As a violinist and violist, he had given recitals and performed with many orchestras in North America, Europe and Asia. As a music educator, Tsoi was invited to be the Adjudicator of the 2009-2010 Lion Clubs International Global Youth Music Violin Competition. He was awarded the Honor-Teacher of the 2013 Hong Kong International Violin Competition, China Division. Tsoi is currently the Director and Chief Conductor of the Hong Kong Music Academy. He teaches at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and the Hong Kong Baptist University as well as the Hong Kong Chinese University. |
Our Music Programmes
HKMA Music Discovery
Course will commence with sufficient enrolment
This is a 6 to 12-month group course intended for young children with little music experience. The course aims to introduce them to music, become interested in music and to discover the magic it brings from an early age. Groups will range from 4 to 6 students in each class. Students who demonstrate competence will be selected to progress to the Music Foundation Course, as well as experience the joy of playing in a larger group with the Bright Beginners Chamber.
HKMA Music Foundation Course
For students with ABRSM grades 0-2 or equivalent
It is designed for those students who can demonstrate their musical aptitude and suitability for their chosen instrument. The course aims to help students establish a solid foundation for them to continue to improve their music mastery. Student's participation and progress will be closely monitored and they are encouraged to join the Aural and Theory classes.
HKMA Music Consolidation Course
For students with ABRSM grades 3-5 or equivalent
This course is for students who have attained ABRSM grade 3 or above who wish to continue to consolidate their musical competence and develop their skills to an even higher level. Students are encouraged to join the Aural and Theory class and are expected to join the HKMA Orchestra (MAO) at the same time.
HKMA Advanced Music Course
For students with ABRSM grade 6+ or equivalent
This is an advanced course with an aim to prepare students who intend to study music at tertiary level and are expected to focus in their chosen major study.
The curriculum of the course includes:
Individual lessons with coaches
Group training in General Musicianship
Orchestral activities
The course is designed to further students’ knowledge in aural training and music theory and provide them with a solid preparation for tertiary studies in music and their subsequent careers as professional musicians.
Bright Beginners Chamber
“Bright Beginners Chamber” is a special orchestra designed for kids who have little or no experience playing together as a group with their own instruments.
The BBC aims to create a fun and sociable atmosphere that encourages kids to learn and make music as a group. The programme will teach them simple musical terms that are very important for early age learners. During rehearsals, we have coaches who practice with the kids so they will not become lost in music. They will learn classical music by famous composers such as Bach, Mozart and Beethoven etc. On the other hand, they will also have the opportunity to play modern pieces such as the songs you hear in Disney movies. It is important to give children an opportunity to perform in their early ages to build up confidence and self-esteem to play in front of people. The HKMA takes part in many performances every year at various occasions such as the annual concert, performance at the airport, charity concert.
HKMA Orchestra
The HKMA Orchestra caters for orchestral instrument players with a minimum of ABRSM Grade 3 (or equivalent) level. We intend to start with simple music where students can learn the proper manner of playing in an orchestra, as well as basic skills such as reading the conductor baton and orchestral vocabularies. Our students will also learn to appreciate the importance of accuracy of dynamic, phrasing and intonation in a team play environment. Throughout the training, aural imagination, knowledge of composers and team spirit can be enhanced.
HKMA Pro Orchestra
The HKMA Pro Orchestra is for players with a minimum of ABRSM Grade 7 (or equivalent) level. As players are more experienced, more sophisticated pieces would be introduced. Music would be selected from a wide range of repertoire and style from baroque to contemporary music. During training, students can build up good musical communication with each other, learn to apply their knowledge as well as develop their creativity. Besides our regular concerts, the HKMA Pro Orchestra will have additional performance opportunities for charity and non-profit organizations.
A place of learning (courses & lessons)
We offer regular instrumental courses, music theory lessons, aural training and children playgroups.
A place of experiencing (orchestra & ensemble)
We have orchestras and ensembles tailored for different levels of players, in order for our students to maximise their stage experience and demonstrate their music talent through the concerts, music camps and concert tours we hold every year. On top of that, our students are given chances to play with professional musicians, like taking a Masters’ class, enabling them to stretch their potentials. There is a grand integrated audition in August for each coming academic year.
A place of enjoyment
We provide our students the best tuition with world-class equipment and a pleasant environment. All of our instructors are experienced musicians, fully qualified and well-trained to provide comprehensive guidance to our students. In addition to that, we have guest coaches from world renowned orchestras with which our students can enjoy performing. At the same time, we are finalising the details of a fellowship programme for elite musicians from schools, where they can have positive competition with each other and share music together.
HKMA is a place where you can realise your dream. It is where you can experience music with other music lovers. We can fulfill all your learning needs.
| Our Vision |
To nurture all-round, professional musicians with qualities that are
internationally recognised. |
| Our Mission |
1. To give students an intensive instruction in their musical
disciplines 2. To help students build solid music foundation 3. To develop students’ team spirit and communication skills 4. To support students in their professional development and lifetime learning 5. To provide students with a high-calibre music education 6. To offer students the opportunity to perform at the highest quality possible 7. To facilitate the preservation, creation, application and dissemination of music knowledge |
香港音樂學院是由著名音樂教育家蔡睿成立，是一所積極的音樂學校，歡迎所有類型的音樂愛好者。學院旨在給予不同年齡樂手一展所長的機會，除了有蔡睿老師擔當樂團音樂總監及指揮外，更有來自各方的專業導師從旁指導，是一個不分年齡界限，給大家盡情享受音樂的平台。
我們成立不同組別的樂團，是為了讓學生獲得舞台經驗，展示他們的音樂才華。我們會在每年舉行音樂會，音樂營甚至巡迴演出。此外，我們的學生有機會與專業樂手同台演出，像參加大師班一樣，希望能使大家發揮最大潛能。而每年的八月份，學院會為下年度舉行大型綜合試聽招生。
我們樂意為我們的學生提供最好的教學與世界一流的設備和舒適的環境。我們所有的教師都是經驗豐富和訓練有素的音樂家，足以為學生提供全面的指導。我們聘請來自世界著名樂團的大師合作演出。我們的學生可以享受與表演嘉賓合作及指導。另一方面，我們將為音樂精英成立一個獎學金，希望所有的精英能有良性競爭，彼此一起分享音樂。
| 遠景 |
給予本地音樂家全面的培訓，助他們蜚聲國際 |
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使命 |
1. 幫助學生建立鞏固的音樂基礎 2. 提供學生一個高水準的音樂教育 3. 向學生提供最高質量的表演機會 4. 給學生提供一個集中的音樂訓練 5. 培養學生的團隊精神和溝通技巧 6. 支持學生在他們的專業發展和終身學習 7. 協助保存、創造、應用和傳播傳承音樂知識 |