Assistant Professor
Department of Digital Innovation and Technology
Dr. Tang Lok-yin is a highly acclaimed composer, renowned for her exceptional achievements and numerous prestigious awards. Her compositions exhibit mastery in both Chinese and Western music, spanning instrumental, dance, and operatic genres. Beyond her musical prowess, Lok-yin is a visionary leader and expert executive. She holds pivotal roles as the founder and director of a distinguished music enterprise committed to advancing music education and cultural exchange, as well as the CEO of a philanthropic institution dedicated to facilitating global connections through impactful international cultural exchanges. With her multifaceted skill set and extensive experience, Lok-yin is an in- valuable asset, leaving an indelible mark in both the music industry and the nonprofit sector.
Contact details
Email: ly.tang@thei.edu.hk
Phone: +852 3890 8425
TEACHING AREAS AND RESEARCH INTERESTS
TEACHING AREAS AND RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Music Composition
- Music Theory
- Event Management
- Multimedia
- Contemporary Art
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| 2010 | Doctor of Music (Composition), The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
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| 2008 | Visiting Scholar, Columbia University, New York, USA |
| 2006 | Master of Music (Composition), The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| 2003 | Bachelor of Music (Honors), Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts |
EMPLOYMENT
EMPLOYMENT
| 2004 – 2012 | Music Composer, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra |
| 2014 – 2012 | Music Composer, Hong Kong Dance Company |
| 2004 – 2010 | Teaching Assistant, Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| 2009 – 2024 | Lecturer, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts |
| 2011 – 2012 | Lecturer, Courses on the Learning and Teaching of Composing and Arrangement for In-service Primary & Secondary School Music Teachers |
| 2012- 2013 | Portfolio Assessor, Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination 2012 Music paper 3 & 6 |
| 2012 – 2014 | Program Presenter, RTHK 4 “Hong Kong’s Modern Sound” and “Music from China” |
| 2012 – 2019 | Lecturer, Hong Kong Composers’ Guild, Composition Advance Course |
| 2013 – 2014 | Composer in Residence, The Chinese University of Hong Kong |
| 2016 – 2024 | Artistic Director, Hong Kong International Drummer Festival |
| 2022 – 2024 | CEO, Hong Kong Macau International Exchange Foundation |
| 2024 – Present | Assistant Professor, The Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong |
AWARD
AWARD
- 2009 Dr. Helmut Sohmen Composition Prize, Vienna / Hong Kong
- 2007 ACL Yoshiro IRINO Memorial Prize in Asian Pacific Festival, Hong Kong
- 2007 Outstanding Prize, Palatino Piano Composition Competition, China
- 2007 1st prize, Asian Pacific Festival Young Composer Composition Competition, New Zealand
- 2006 Young Composer Composition Award, Singapore Chinese Orchestra Composition Competition
RECORDING AND SCORE PUBLISHING
RECORDING AND SCORE PUBLISHING
CD Production
Score Publication
| 2021 | Composer | DVD unseres Live-Mitschnitts der Uraufführung | SHADOW AND HOPE – |
| 2014 | Composer | HUGO Production (HK) Ltd. | 余光中詩作聲樂專輯-向日葵 |
| 2011 | Composer | HUGO Production (HK) Ltd. | Autumn Moon and Water Frost- “Ye.Luo“ 「 葉・落」 |
| 2010 | CD Producer | Sonority Music Studio/Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong | 我要歌唱上主的仁慈-劉玉亭神父 |
| 2008 | Composer | Editions LGNM Luxembourg Sinfonietta | International Composition Prize |
| 2007 | Composer | Asia Pacific Festival 2007 | Aurora Australis-The Giving Tree II |
| 2007 | Composer | Charms of Nan Yang | Singapore Chinese Orchestra Volcanicity |
| 2015 | Composition | Sonority Music Studio | The Giving Tree |
| 2014 | Composition | Hong Kong Harmonica Association | Duo琴笙曲 |
| 2010 | Composition | 中央音樂學院出版社 | “帕拉天奴”杯 2007作曲大賽獲獎鋼琴作品-閃爍 |
| 2008 | Composition | Sonority Music Studio | Hong Kong Music Festival Set Piece-The Ant Journey |
| 2006 | Composition | Sonority Music Studio | Hong Kong Music Festival Set Piece-Mr Balloon |
| 2005 | Composition | Sonority Music Studio | Hong Kong Music Festival Set Piece-Magic Mirror |
PRODUCTION
PRODUCTION
| 2024 | Producer | Jazz Avengers- Senri Kawaguchi with Band | WestKowloon Freespace the Box |
| 2024 | Producer | Modern Drumline Battle Joint school competition 2024 | Tuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium |
| 2023 | Composer and Music Director | “Turbulent Waves” Dance and Music theatre -Hong Kong Dance Federation | Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre |
| 2023 | Producer | Clinic series by Jeff Queen | Shatin Town Hall Auditorium |
| 2023 | Producer and Artistic Director | Drums N Move Annual Concert2 | Shatin Town Hall Auditorium |
| 2023 | Producer and Artistic Director | Drums N Move Annual Concert2 | Ko Shan Theatre New Wing |
| 2023 | Producer and Artistic Director | Asia Pacific Drummer Competition 2023 | Shatin Town Hall Auditorium |
| 2022 | Producer and Artistic Director | “Love in Symphony Hong Kong” – Civil Aid Service | Queen Elizabeth Stadium |
| 2022 | Producer and Artistic Director | Drums N Move Annual Concert -LCSD SPAPS program | Ko Shan Theatre New Wing |
| 2021 | Producer | Asia Pacific Drummer Competition 2021 | Hang Seng University Auditorium |
| 2021 | Producer and Artistic Director | Drums N Move Annual Concert -LCSD SPAPS program | online |
| 2020 | Producer and Artistic Director | Drums N Move Annual Concert -LCSD SPAPS program | online |
| 2019 | Producer and Artistic Director | Music x Hon Chi-fun Show case- Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong Ltd. (CASH) | Asia Society Hong Kong |
| 2019 | Producer and Artistic Director | Drums N Move Annual Concert -LCSD SPAPS program | Ko Shan Theatre New Wing |
| 2019 | Producer | Asia Pacific Drummer Competition 2019 | Hang Seng University Auditorium |
| 2019 | Producer | Senri Kawaguchi, Jun Abe and Tanaka Shingo | Asia Society Hong Kong |
| 2018 | Producer and Artistic Director | Drums N Move Annual Concert -LCSD SPAPS program | Ko Shan Theatre New Wing |
| 2018 | Producer | Asia Pacific Drummer Competition 2018 | Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium |
| 2018 | Producer | A Collection of Legends -Electric Nomads -Dennis Chamber, Chris Doky, Dean Brown and George Whitty | Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium |
| 2018 | Producer | When Legend Meets Legend – Mike Stern x Dave Weckl | Poly University Jockey Club Auditorium |
| 2017 | Producer and Artistic Director | Contemporary Serious Music Reading Party- Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong Ltd. (CASH) | Youth Square |
| 2017 | Producer | Asia Pacific Drummer Competition 2017 | Swire ArtisTree |
| 2017 | Producer | BYOS Ultimate Fusion | Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Concert Hall |
| 2017 | Producer | Benny Greb with Moving Parts | Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium |
| 2016 | Producer | Peter Erskine with New Trio | Shatin Town Hall Auditorium |
| 2016 | Producer | Russ Miller with Arrival Band | Shatin Town Hall Auditorium |
| 2016 | Producer | Motion x Color Ultimate -Thomas Lang, Yachi Guo and Lok Yin Tang | Shatin Town Hall Auditorium |
| 2015 | Composer | “Take 55” – Jean M. Wong School of Ballet | Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre |
| 2012 | Composer | “Evacuation Order II” Dance and Music Theatre- Hong Kong Dance Company and Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra | Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Grand Theatre |
| 2011 | Composer and Artist Director | “Tree Rhapsody” Chamber Opera – Hong Kong Arts Festival | Hong Kong Academy for performing Arts Lyrics Theatre |
| 2011 | Composer and Artist Director | “A Cult Memo” Dance and Music Theatre- Guangdong Modern Dance Company | Guangzhou Opera House |
| 2011 | Composer and Artist Director | “Mr Vampire” Dance and Music Theatre – Hong Kong New Vision Arts Festival | Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Studio Theatre |
| 2010 | Composer and Artist Director | “Love, Accidentally” Dance and Music Theatre – Hong Kong City Contemporary Dance Co. | Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Studio Theatre |
| 2009 | Composer and Artist Director | “LingNan Impressions” Dance and Music Theatre – Hong Kong Dance Company | Kwai Tsing Theatre Auditorium |
| 2004 | Composer | “Evacuation Order” Dance and Music Theatre – Hong Kong Dance Company | Shatin Town Hall Auditorium |
| 2003 | Director and Composer | “A Little red tree” Multimedia Theatre | Hong Kong Academy for performing Arts, Drama Theatre |
FESTIVALS PRESENTATIVE & LECTURE ENGAGEMENT
FESTIVALS PRESENTATIVE & LECTURE ENGAGEMENT
| 2000, 2003 | Asian Pacific Festival, Japan |
| 2001 | IRCAM, France |
| 2002 | Darmstadt Summer Course for New Music, Germany |
| 2002 | Stockhausen Composition Summer Festival |
| 2002 | Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, China |
| 2004 | Aspen Music Camp, USA |
| 2005, 2007 | Acanthes Music Festival, France |
| 2007 | Asian Pacific Festival, New Zealand |
| 2007 | Asian Pacific Festival, Hong Kong |
| 2007 | ISCM Festival, Hong Kong |
| 2009 | Klara Festival, Belgium |
| 2012 | ISCM Taiwan |
| 2013 | ACL Singapore |
WORK LISTS
WORK LISTS