Biography
The Conductor
Pok Cheung (Timothy) Tsang is a conductor from Hong Kong, based in the UK.
He is currently the Music Director of VICI Harmonia, a London-based fusion music ensemble, and has previously appeared as a guest conductor with groups including the Peterlee Brass Band, Hong Kong Bravissimo Wind Ensemble, orchestras and wind bands from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), and the MuSeed Chinese Orchestra. He has also served as assistant conductor for the North East Film Orchestra under Lewis Wilkinson. In addition, Timothy has also participated in multiple international competitions and festivals, highlights include reaching the quarterfinals of the Warsaw Wind Band Conducting Competition in Poland recently. Timothy is due to commence his MMus Orchestral Conducting studies in the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in September this year.
Timothy obtained his BA (Hons) in Music with First-Class Honours from South College, Durham University, where he established himself as a prominent musical director, winning a Full Palatinate for ‘Best Musical Director’ in the 2026 Palatinate Awards. During his time in Durham, he served as conductor for Durham University Palatinate Orchestra’s chamber orchestra - the Palatinate Ensemble, as well as the Durham University Concert Band, and has conducted performances including a staged production of Hunchback of Notre Dame, as well as works like Beethoven’s Symphony No.5, Absil’s Petite Suite, Holst’s First & Second Suite for Military Band, Marquez’s Danzon No.2, and much more.
Timothy has studied with renowned conductors including Dr. Henry Shek, Sean Cheung, Edith Tam, Ondrej Soukup, and Dr. James Weeks. He has also refined his skills by participating in masterclasses with Günter Neuhold, Martin Sieghart, and Lior Shambadal, and with orchestras including the Prague Philharmonia and the Berlin Sinfonietta.
The Saxophonist
As a saxophonist, Timothy has participated in numerous competitions and festivals, including a recent 3rd place finish at the 10th Larissa International Saxophone Festival in Greece. He has also performed as a soloist with various ensembles, including a performance with the Durham University Concert Band in the Durham Cathedral. Timothy obtained a licentiate diploma in saxophone performance (LTCL) at the age of 17, and has studied with Man-sze Tsang, Joseph Tang, and Prof. Sarah Markham. He has also been mentored by various saxophone maestros in masterclasses, including Prof. Kyle Horch, Prof. Ryszard Zoledziewski, and Prof. Jinho Keem. Timothy was the recipient of the 2025 Ralph Markham Award of Personal Achievement, and the 2026 Christine Markham Travel and Research Award.
The Musician
In addition to his work as a conductor and saxophonist, Timothy Tsang is an active percussionist, appearing in concerts and contests with ensembles including Fishburn Brass Band, Peterlee Brass Band, and the Hong Kong Bravissimo Wind Ensemble.
Timothy is also very passionate about composing. Having studied with Dr. Lee Kar-Tai Phoebus, Dr. Alexandros Spyrou, Dr. James Weeks, and Prof. Richard Rijnvos, some of his award-winning works have since been performed by renowned ensembles such as the CONG Quartet. Timothy is also keen on composing wind band music, with some of his wind band works being premiered by the Durham University Concert Band and were well received.
Timothy was also once interviewed by RTHK Radio 4 in the programme ‘Musicians’ Terrace’ about his musical journey.