Welcome to the Department of Music at the University of Hong Kong. Founded in 1981, the Department of Music is part of the School of Humanities in the Faculty of Arts and is affiliated with The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. The Department is a happening place, providing a culturally enriching environment for immersive learning. We provide an integrated learning experience in music second to none in the region. Joining us will connect you with the wider world of musicology.
HKU Doming Lam Composition Prize 2026-27
In addition to a cash prize, 2026 Prize Laureate(s) will have the opportunity to compose a new work for string quartet under the supervision of the Department's composition faculty members. The new work(s) will be featured at the Department's annual Performance Showcase concert at Loke Yew Hall in April 2027.
The visiting ensemble of the third edition of the Prize is the Cong Quartet.
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Upcoming Concerts
Cuarteto Casals Hong Kong Debut
Grand Hall, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, Centennial Campus, HKU
9 OCT 2026 | FRI | 8:00PM
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Berlin Phil Principal Viola: Diyang Mei Plays the Complete Bach Cello Suites
Grand Hall, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, Centennial Campus, HKU
31 OCT 2026 | SAT | 7:00PM
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A Quiet Offering: Yulianna Avdeeva in Recital
Grand Hall, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, Centennial Campus, HKU
06 DEC 2026 | SUN | 3:00PM
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Transfigurations: Kevin Chen in Recital
Grand Hall, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, Centennial Campus, HKU
30 JAN 2027 | SAT | 8:00PM
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Antje Weithaas Plays Bach: The Complete Sonatas & Partitas for Solo Violin
Grand Hall, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, Centennial Campus, HKU
14 MAR 2027 | SUN | 3:00PM
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Once Upon A Time in Hong Kong by Ma Ka-Fai x LENK Quartet
Grand Hall, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, Centennial Campus, HKU
10 APR 2027 | SAT | 7:00PM
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Music Scholarship Scheme 2026/27
JUPAS/Non-JUPAS/Mainland candidates who would like to be considered for admission under the Music Scholarship Scheme have to submit their application before May 29, 2026 (Hong Kong Time).
The online application requires you to submit a number of personal, academic and employment details, including an essay and a video. Please take this into consideration when planning your application and don’t wait till the last minute.
JUPAS candidates applying to the Music Scholarship Scheme must include Bachelor of Arts (JS6054) and / or Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Digital Technologies (JS6286) as one of their band A programme choices as of end of May 2026, after the deadline for updating programme choices before the release of HKDSE examination results.
Publications by HKU Music Faculty
