The Department of Academic Studies provides a broad range of courses for music students across all programmes of study. At Diploma in Music Foundations and Bachelor of Music (Honours) levels, the core curriculum develops essential musicianship through aural training, music theory and analysis, and the study of music in its historical and cultural contexts. Students can also explore a range of academic and practice-oriented electives that broaden their musical knowledge and perspectives.
Academic Studies takes an integrated approach to learning, connecting critical thinking, listening, analysis and research with students’ development as performers and creative artists. Wherever possible, courses are designed to relate academic study to students’ performance, creative practice and wider professional development, encouraging them to understand not only how music works, but also how it is shaped by culture, history and contemporary artistic practice.
Faculty members bring expertise across aural training, music theory and analysis, music history, ethnomusicology and related areas of music scholarship and practice. Through this breadth of perspectives, the Department aims to develop reflective, curious and versatile musicians equipped to engage critically and creatively with today’s musical world.
Faculty
Head of Academic Studies in Music
Senior Lecturer (Performance Practice and Curriculum Development)
Associate Professor (Vocal and Academic Studies in Music)
Lecturer (Academic Studies in Music)
Adjunct Faculty
Dr Sylvester Che Yuen-keung
Ho Man-chuen
Dr Elsa Lee Yung-yung
Poly Ng Hau-yee
Tung Tze-ching
Alfred Wong Hok-yeung
Dr Connie Wong Oi-yan
Yuen Ting-ting
Prof Ricky Yeung Wai-kit
Dr Grace Yu Chung-yan