Charles Chau
The Hong Kong-born oboist and oboe reed maker Charles Chau graduated from Hong Kong Baptist University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Studies. Charles had been majoring in oboe under the tutelage of Mr. Tam Tze Fai Victor.
With precious opportunities, Charles participated in oboe masterclasses instructed by Mr. Dwight Parry and Mr. Juan Manuel Garcia-Cano. Charles also benefited from the teaching of Mr. Yau Ka Kei Danny, Ms. Alice Wong and Ms. Danica Cheng.
Charles has enjoyed playing in orchestras and bands. He has cooperated with different ensembles, including O Wind Ensemble, Hong Kong Chamber Wind Philharmonia, Collegium Musicum Hong Kong, Hong Kong Baptist University Symphony Orchestra, Hong Kong Baptist University Wind Symphony, Chung Chi Orchestra, Chung Chi Wind Orchestra and The Education University of Hong Kong Symphony Band.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Music Studies, Hong Kong Baptist University
Achievement
Trinity College London
Performance Experience
O Wind Ensemble 2023
Working Experience
HKYPAF The 10th Hong Kong International Youth Performance Arts Festival 2023
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Teaching Location
Lesson
Oboe | |||
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| Level | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Tuition | $650 | $650 | $650 |
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Level:
All Instrumental Lessons / Accompaniment
Beginner: Beginner - G. 4
Intermediate: G. 5 - G. 7
Advanced: G. 8 or above
Western Music Theory
Beginner: ABRSM Music Theory G. 5
Intermediate: ABRSM Music Theory G. 8
Advanced: Trinity College London AmusTCL or above
Chinese Music Theory
Beginner: Shanghai Conservatory of Music Theory
Beginner: Central Conservatory of Music Theory G. 1
Intermediate: Central Conservatory of Music Theory G. 2
Advanced: Not applicable
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| 4. | Take the lesson according to the booking time. |
| 5. | The second lesson and beyond are arranged by the student/tutor themselves. |
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Is it Allowed to Contact the Tutor before Making Payment?
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| Before student/parent makes payment: | |
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Tuition of the First Lesson
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Typhoons and Rainstorms Arrangement
If the first lesson is affected by typhoon and rainstorm warning, M5 Music can assist both parties to reschedule the lesson.
Refund Policy
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