Albert Lau, a music producer, composer, commercial music arranger, percussionist, and college music theory tutor, is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Percussion Performance at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

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Albert Lau, a music producer, composer, commercial music arranger, percussionist, and college music theory tutor, is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Percussion Performance at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

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Albert Lau, a music producer, composer, commercial music arranger, percussionist, and college music theory tutor, is currently pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) in Percussion Performance at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Fluent

Work Experience

Committee Member of Percussive Arts Society (PAS) - International Committee Member at Percussive Arts Society (PAS)
July 1, 2026 - Present
International Committee Member (U.S.A.) at Percussive Arts Society (PAS)
July 1, 2026 - Present
Committee Member at Percussive Arts Society International Committee (U.S.A.)
July 1, 2026 - Present
Graduate Research Assistant at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
May 1, 2025 - Present
Music Theory Tutor at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
January 1, 2025 - Present
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Music Theory) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
August 1, 2024 - Present
Graduate Teaching Assistant (Distance Education) at University of Nebraska at Omaha
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Middle School Group Percussion Class Tutor at Ho Fung College / New Territories
May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Freelance Instrumental Group Class Tutor (Percussion) at Ho Fung College
May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Freelance Instrumental Group Class Tutor at Ho Fung College
May 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Private teaching and group class instruction for percussion and drum kits (as listed).
Freelance Instrumental Group Class Tutor (Percussion, Drum Kits) at Ho Fung College
March 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Private Percussion Tutor / Drum Kits Tutor at M C Music Group Company Limited
May 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Private Tutor (Percussion) & Private Tutor (Drum Kits) at M.C. Music Group Company Limited
May 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Private percussion and drum kit tutoring.
Private Tutor (Percussion, Drum Kits) at MC Music Group Company Limited
May 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Private Tutor (Percussion) / Private Tutor (Drum Kits) at MC Music Group Company Limited / Hong Kong
May 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Percussion (African drum workshop logistics) at OULA M II SOOJ African Drum & Dance Academy
March 16, 2019 - March 16, 2019
Administered percussion instrument logistics for an outdoor African drum workshop.
Percussion Logistics Administrator (Outdoor African Drum Workshop) at OULA M II SOOJ African Drum & Dance Academy
March 16, 2019 - Present
Administered percussion instrument logistics for the outdoor African drum and dance workshop.
Administered percussion instrument logistics (Outdoor African Drum Workshop) at OULA M II SOOJ African Drum & Dance Academy
March 16, 2019 - March 16, 2019
Administrator, Percussion Instrument Logistics at OULA M II SOOJ African Drum & Dance Academy
March 16, 2019 - Present
Administered percussion instrument logistics for an outdoor African drum workshop.
Staff Member (Percussion instrument logistics) at Hong Kong New Music Ensemble “Our Audible City” series
February 23, 2019 - February 23, 2019
Staff member (Percussion instrument logistics) at Hong Kong New Music Ensemble - Our Audible City (series)
February 23, 2019 - February 23, 2019
Staff member, Percussion Instrument Logistics at Hong Kong New Music Ensemble (Our Audible City series)
February 23, 2019 - Present
Handled percussion instrument logistics for live performances.

Education

Doctor of Musical Arts (Percussion) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG)
August 1, 2024 - August 3, 2026
Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive (Vibraphone) at Berklee College of Music
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Master of Music Performance (Percussion) at University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO)
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Bachelor of Art (Hon.) in Music (Direct Studies) at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
September 1, 2018 - August 1, 2022
Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies (Music Theme) at The University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE CC)
September 1, 2015 - August 1, 2017
Doctor of Musical Arts (Percussion) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG)
August 1, 2024 - August 3, 2026
Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive (Vibraphone) at Berklee College of Music
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Master of Music Performance (Percussion) at University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO)
August 1, 2022 - May 31, 2024
Bachelor of Art (Hon.) in Music (Direct Studies) at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
September 1, 2018 - August 1, 2022
Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies (Music Theme) (First Class Honors) at The University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing Education Community College (HKU SPACE CC)
September 1, 2015 - August 1, 2017
Doctor of Musical Arts (Percussion) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG)
August 1, 2024 - August 4, 2026
Five-Week Music Performance Intensive (Vibraphone) at Berklee College of Music
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Master of Music Performance (Percussion) at University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO)
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Bachelor of Art (Hon.) in Music (Direct Studies) at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
September 1, 2018 - August 1, 2022
Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies (Music Theme) at The University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE CC)
September 1, 2015 - August 1, 2017
Doctor of Musical Arts (Percussion) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG)
August 1, 2024 - August 4, 2026
Five-Week Music Performance Intensive (Vibraphone) at Berklee College of Music
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Master of Music Performance (Percussion) at University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO)
August 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024
Bachelor of Art (Hon.) in Music (Direct Studies) at Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU)
September 1, 2018 - August 1, 2022
Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies (Music Theme) at The University of Hong Kong School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE CC)
September 1, 2015 - August 1, 2017

Qualifications

Associate of Trinity College London Diploma (Distinction), Percussion
January 1, 2021 - August 3, 2026
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Grade 8 (Pass) - Music Theory
January 1, 2018 - August 3, 2026
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Grade 8 (Pass) - Percussion (Keyboard and Snare Drum)
January 1, 2016 - August 3, 2026
Associate of Arts in Media, Cultural and Creative Studies (Music Theme) (Merit Performance Experience - Percussion)
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2026
Associate of Trinity College London Diploma (Distinction), Percussion
January 1, 2021 - August 3, 2026
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music - Grade 8 (Pass)
January 1, 2018 - August 3, 2026
Music Theory Grade 8 (Pass)
January 1, 2018 - August 3, 2026
Percussion (Keyboard and Snare Drum) - Grade 8 (Pass)
January 1, 2016 - August 3, 2026
Associate of Trinity College London Diploma (Percussion) (Distinction)
January 1, 2021 - August 4, 2026
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music - Grade 8 (Music Theory) - Pass
January 1, 2018 - August 4, 2026
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music - Grade 8 (Percussion: Keyboard and Snare Drum) - Pass
January 1, 2016 - August 4, 2026
Trinity College London - Diploma (Associate of Trinity College London) (Distinction), Percussion
January 1, 2021 - August 4, 2026
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music - Grade 8 (Pass) Music Theory
January 1, 2018 - August 4, 2026
Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music - Grade 8 (Pass) Percussion (Keyboard and Snare Drum)
January 1, 2016 - August 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services