Professional Overview

Vicki is an experienced music educator, choir conductor, and piano teacher with over a decade of teaching expertise. She specializes in innovative teaching methods, particularly the Orff Music Approach, creating dynamic and engaging learning environments. Through movement, imitation, and improvisation, Vicki aims to nurture students’ musical potential while actively promoting their social and emotional learning (SEL) skills.

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Academic Background & Early Musical Journey

From an early age, Vicki showed a strong passion for piano and vocal music, joining a choir at age nine and gaining extensive performance experience. At sixteen, she was admitted to the Music Talents Programme at Hong Kong Baptist University, where she received professional musical training. During her studies, she:

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• Toured Taiwan and Australia with the university choir, honing her skills in collaborative performance.

• Served as President of the HKBU Choir (2008), organizing acclaimed concerts praised by media and peers.

 

This foundation solidified her expertise in choral leadership and interdisciplinary music education.

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Key Achievements & Leadership Roles

• International Music Educator: Invited instructor for the PrimeStage Music Overseas Exchange Program 2024 (Singapore), teaching Orff Schulwerk-based techniques.

• Global Adjudicator: Appointed adjudicator for the Indonesia Music Camp 2025 (Musel Music).

• Founder of "Jumpy Jump Music!": Innovative playgroup program (est. 2021) for ages 3–5, merging multisensory methodologies.

• Award-Winning Educator: Consecutive recipient of the "Best Teacher Award" (2019–2024) for student competition successes.

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Professional Expertise

• Choral Direction: Conductor of the Sha Tin Children’s Choir, leading ensembles of up to 80 students in global performances.

• Orff Schulwerk Specialist: Level II-certified (2024), employing body percussion and collaborative creativity.

• Examination Roles: Translator for ABRSM and adjudicator for the International Youth Arts & Culture Centre.

• Global Collaborations: Nominated for an international program by PrimeStage (2024), underscoring her cross-cultural impact.

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Philosophy

Rooted in rigorous academic training and extensive performance experience, Vicki’s teaching balances professionalism with inclusivity. She is dedicated to making music a bridge across cultures. Emphasizing the Orff Approach’s integration of movement, singing, instrumental ensemble, and improvisation, Vicki fosters students’ growth in social skills, emotional awareness, and self-expression, making music learning an enjoyable and inspiring journey.