Hoàng Tú Music

Tu Do, also known in the Vietnamese community as Đỗ Hoàng Tú or simply Hoàng Tú, is a classically-trained tenor, pianist, violist, conductor, choral arranger, and orchestrator. 

Tenor Vocalist

His vocal training began in 2011 under the teaching of Soprano and Voice Professor Linda Leyrer at Irvine Valley College and CSU Fullerton, where he developed his vocal skills and an understanding of classical music, opera, and musical theater. Since 2019, he also expanded his skills under Baritone and CSU Fullerton Voice Professor James M. Schaefer. 

Tu's repertoire includes classical and musical theater pieces performed at private and public recitals hosted by local colleges. His recent projects include performing at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts with Pacific Chorale's Festival Chorus in their 2023 and 2024 Choral Festival as a Tenor 1 vocalist. 

Currently, Tu holds the position of Lead Tenor for the Saddleback College Emeritus Chorale since Summer 2022 under the baton of Voice and Chorale Professor John Huntington. He's also a Tenor 1 of the Saddleback College Community Chorale since Fall 2021, performing in their featured annual "Feast of Lights" holiday program under the directorship of the Dean, Dr. Scott Farthing, and Professor Erin Girard. He continues his tenure in this chorus under the new directorship of Dr. Brandon Elliot.  Notably, Tu was a tenor soloist in their 2023 Saddleback College Community Chorale "Choral Masterworks" Concert.

Tu has performed in various venues across South Orange County, including a solo performance of "Anthem" from Chess with Symphony Irvine in Fall 2018 and "Love is an Open Door" from Frozen as a duet with Voice Professor Vanessa Rosas. Performances also include memorable collaborations, such as his role as a Tenor 1 soloist for the SCC Community Choir in select sections of Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass. 

Presbyterian Church of the Master (PCOM)

Full-time Staff Vocalist - Paid Section Leader

In Summer 2023, at the referral of the Dean/Faculty of Saddleback College Voice and Choral Program, Tu began as a commissioned Tenor 1 to the Sanctuary Choir of the Presbyterian Church of the Master in Mission Viejo, CA. He recently performed At the Cross in PCOM's inaugural Men's Quartet in June 2024 alongside PCOM's principal male vocalists. The quartet also recently sang "Guide Me, O Though Great Jehovah" during the July 7th, 2024 service. 

Since August 2024, Tu currently serves on the full-time staff as a lead tenor vocalist, choir singer, and member of the PCOM Men's Quartet and Chamber Singers. His official title is Paid Section Leader. 

Vietnamese Community

As a member of the Vietnamese vocal ensemble Sóng Xanh since January 2019, Tu has made contributions to the Vietnamese music community. He sings as a tenor vocalist for the ensemble. 

In 2023 and 2024, Tu has performed with Sóng Xanh and showcased his music arrangement of vietnamese songs at the annual Emê Concert, a concert music program that aims to promote music, singing, and representation for the Vietnamese Youth in the performing arts.

As a visiting tenor vocalist for the Ngàn Khơi Chorus, Tu has contributed his voice to programs such as the "Chuyện Những Dòng Sông (Stories of the Rivers) 2018 Charity Concert," where he performed with the ensemble Sóng Xanh - "Sóng Xanh" and "Riverrun." He also lent his voice to "Thu Cô Liêu" during the 30th Anniversary Celebration of the Ngàn Khơi Vietnamese Chorus. He also participates with the Ngàn Khơi Chorus Chamber Singers in various projects and recordings at SBTN (Saigon Broadcast Television Network) Studios. He has recently recorded with the chorus at SBTN for the upcoming 2024 Christmas Program and performed, O Holy Night, as a soloist along with Ms. Jin Kyung Kim on piano.

Tu performed with the Little Saigon Master Chorale for the program "Mừng Sinh Nhật 90 Lê Văn Khoa - Một Đời Âm Nhạc" in September 2023.

He sang "For Good" from Wicked for SBTN studios and the Vietnamese pop song "Nhớ Một Chiều Xuân" as a soloist at VNA-TV studios.

Composer, Arranger, and Orchestrator

Tu is also a skilled choral arranger and orchestrator. His recent works can be found in the Vietnamese Community. He has arranged various Vietnamese songs that were showcased on VNA-TV, Little Saigon TV, and various venues in the Vietnamese Community. His arrangements of Vietnamese songs, including "Tôi Muốn," "Ước Mơ Việt," "Ô Mê Ly," "Ngựa Phi Đường Xa," "Trưng Nữ Vương," and "Vó Câu Muôn Dặm," have been showcased on platforms such as VNA-TV, Little Saigon TV, Chùa Huệ Quang, Viện Việt-Học, Rose Center Theater, the Emê Concert, and Người Việt Newspaper Community Room.

Since Spring 2022, he has attained training in popular songwriting under the guidance of Dr. Allison Johnson and Professor Jessica Gordon. Furthermore, his expertise extends to music composition, choral arranging, and orchestration under the mentorship of Ms. Jin Kim and Dr. Geoffery Munger. He is also versed in digital music production using Ableton 11 under Dr. Ariel Alexander. 

Tu is proud to have arranged various songs for the Vietnamese community, notably for both Sóng Xanh and Cát Trắng. He recently orchestrated Hoài Cảm (Composed by Cung Tiến) that was performed by nhóm Cát Trắng and showcased at the Fall 2024 Sắc Màu Kỷ Niẹm Concert at Báo Người Việt Center in Westminster, CA.

His studies in introductory choral arranging began at Santiago Canyon College under Dr. Binh Vu from Fall 2021 - Fall 2022.

Violist

Aside his vocal talents, Tu also plays the viola in the Saddleback College Symphony Orchestra since Fall 2022 under the baton of Dr. Yorgos Kouritas. He has performed with the symphony for various concerts, most recently in the 2023 Symphony Orchestra Concert showcasing Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor and Debussy's Jardins Sous la Plie (gardens in the Rain), and in another 2023 Symphony Orchestra Concert showcasing E. Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 with Dr. Kirill Gliadkovsky as featured pianist. Tu served dual roles as a tenor vocalist and violist in the college's signature Feast of Lights Holiday Concert. His musical journey began with the violin in public elementary and middle school music programs before transitioning to the viola in high school.

Pianist

Tu's proficiency in piano began with private studies under Ms. Alice Lin at a young age and later under Ms. Hsiao-Mei Li, earning the Certificate of Merit Level 10 from the Music Teachers Association of California. He has participated in Baroque and Romantic Festivals and achieved Blue Ribbon recognition. Currently, he is studying advanced piano techniques through master class studies under Ms. Jin Kim, a highly regarded pianist, accompanist, arranger, and orchestrator from Irvine Valley College and the Orange County School of the Arts. From time to time, Tu has filled in as a substitute accompanist for choirs.

Conducting

Currently, Tu is studying conducting under Dr. Yorgos Kouritas where Tu leads and conducts various songs for the Saddleback College Chamber Ensemble, including some of his choral arrangements. He was a guest choral conductor at LNPC and SCC. Tu studied introductory conducting under Dr. Binh Vu from Fall 2021 - Fall 2022.

Professional

Professionally, Tu serves as an Assistant Professor of Biology and Health Sciences (Giảng sư đại học phân khoa sinh-vật-học và y tế) for multiple colleges and universities throughout Southern California. Outside of his musical endeavors, Tu enjoys spending his spare time playing video games, tennis, and the piano while indulging in a profound love for listening to music. 

Tu holds a Doctor of Health Sciences from A.T. Still University.