Hoàng Tú Music

Tu Do (Đỗ Hoàng Tú), known in the Vietnamese community as Hoàng Tú, is a classically trained tenor, pianist, violist, percussionist, conductor, arranger, and orchestrator whose work blends Western classical traditions with the rich musical heritage of the Vietnamese diaspora. Based in Southern California, Tu has built a multifaceted career defined by artistic versatility, cultural connection, and a deep commitment to community-centered music.

A Versatile Classical Artist

Tu’s musical journey began with early piano studies, voice classes, and school orchestra programs, eventually leading him to formal vocal training in 2011 under Soprano Professor Linda Leyrer at Irvine Valley College and CSU Fullerton. Under her guidance - and simultaneously under Baritone Professor James M. Schaefer - Tu developed a strong foundation in classical technique, opera, and musical theater. His warm, expressive tenor voice has since carried him through solo recitals, choral masterworks, and large-scale festival performances.

Tu has served as Lead Tenor for the Saddleback College Emeritus Chorale under Professor John Huntington and Tenor 1 for the Saddleback College Community Chorale under Dean Scott Farthing and Professor Erin Girard, where he has been featured in major productions including the annual Feast of Lights and the 2023 Choral Masterworks concert. He also performs with the Pacific Chorale Festival Chorus at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, singing under Dr. Robert Istad in one of Southern California’s most celebrated concert venues. Tu also recently traveled with the Saddleback College Emeritus Chorale to Europe for performances in Finland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania under the directorship of Dr. Brandon Elliot.

In July 2026, Tu appeared as a featured soloist for the Marian Day Mass at Christ Cathedral in Anaheim, CA—one of the largest annual Catholic celebrations in the region.

A Dedicated Church Musician

In 2023, Tu joined the Presbyterian Church of the Master (PCOM) in Mission Viejo as a commissioned tenor. His role expanded in 2024 when he became a full-time Staff Vocalist and Paid Section Leader for the Sanctuary Choir, Chamber Singers, and Men’s Quartet. At PCOM, Tu contributes to a vibrant and growing choral program, performing featured works and supporting the musical life of the congregation.

A Voice for the Vietnamese Community

Tu is deeply involved in the Vietnamese performing arts community, where he is known for both his vocal performances and his original arrangements. Since 2019, he has been a tenor vocalist with the Sóng Xanh Vocal Ensemble, contributing choral arrangements to many Vietnamese community events, such as the Emê Concert—a program dedicated to uplifting Vietnamese youth in the arts.

His longstanding collaboration with the Ngàn Khơi Chorus includes studio recordings, televised performances on SBTN, and major cultural concerts. In 2024, he became a full member of the chorus and appeared as a soloist in the Christmas program Giáng Sinh 2024 – Tiếng Nhạc Ngàn Khơi, performing O Holy Night with pianist Jin Kyung Kim. Tu has also performed with the Little Saigon Master Chorale, honoring Vietnamese composers and cultural heritage through choral music in the program "Mừng Sinh Nhật 90 Lê Văn Khoa - Một Đời Âm Nhạc" in September 2023, singing Ca Ngợi Tự Do and Mẹ Trùng Dương.

Composer, Arranger & Orchestrator

Tu’s arranging and orchestration work has been showcased across Vietnamese media and cultural institutions, including VNA-TV, Little Saigon TV, Viện Việt-Học, Chùa Huệ Quang, Rose Center Theater, and the Người Việt Newspaper Community Room. His arrangements—such as Tôi Muốn, Ước Mơ Việt, Ô Mê Ly, Ngựa Phi Đường Xa, Trưng Nữ Vương, and Vó Câu Muôn Dặm—have become recognizable contributions to contemporary Vietnamese choral repertoire.

In 2024, he orchestrated Cung Tiến’s Hoài Cảm for the Cát Trắng ensemble, featured at the Sắc Màu Kỷ Niệm Concert in Westminster, CA.

Instrumentalist

As a violist, Tu performs with the Saddleback College Symphony Orchestra under Dr. Yorgos Kouritas, appearing in concerts featuring works by Chopin, Debussy, and Grieg. In 2025, Tu expanded his instrumental work by joining the Saddleback College Wind Symphony as a pianist and percussionist, further broadening his musicianship and ensemble experience.

He also performed under Mr. Dean McElroy in the San Juan Hills High School Summer Community Symphony program, contributing his percussion skills to a diverse community ensemble.

Conductor

Tu’s conducting career has grown rapidly in recent years. He currently studies conducting under Dr. Yorgos Kouritas, and has conducted chamber vocal and instrumental ensembles at Saddleback College Music Program. His recent conducting work includes directing his own vocal-orchestral arrangements of Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata (Mvt. 1) and the Vietnamese song Thu Vang. 

He became conductor for the Ngàn Khơi Chorus in 2025, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his artistic leadership. That same year, he conducted his first full program, NGÀN KHƠI TRI ÂN (November 2025), a milestone concert honoring Vietnamese musical heritage and the chorus’s legacy.

In July 2026, Tu was promoted to Conductor and Music Director of the Ngàn Khơi Chorus, where he now leads the ensemble in concerts, studio projects, cultural programs, and community outreach. In 2025, he conducted Ngàn Khơi at the Operation Frequent Wind 50th Anniversary Commemoration aboard the USS Midway—a landmark event honoring Vietnamese-American history.

Beyond Music

Outside of his musical life, Tu is an Assistant Professor of Biology and Health Sciences (Giảng sư đại học phân khoa sinh-vật-học và y tế), teaching at colleges and universities across Southern California. He holds a Doctor of Health Sciences from A.T. Still University. When he’s not performing or teaching, he enjoys video games, tennis, piano, and discovering new music.

A Musical Life Rooted in Community

Across all his roles—vocalist, instrumentalist, conductor, arranger, educator—Tu’s work is guided by a love for collaboration, cultural storytelling, and the power of music to bring people together. His artistic path continues to grow, shaped by tradition, creativity, and a deep connection to the communities he serves.