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YEUNG Pak-lun
1931

Born in Shanghai

1951-1954 Studied violin with Chan Yiu-siu, Professor of Shanghai Conservatory of Music
1953 Composed the first hymn God has promised
1954-1956 Studied music composition with Ma Ge-shun, Professor of Shanghai Conservatory of Music
1962 Moved to Hong Kong
1962-1965 Joined Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and Wah Nan Symphony Orchestra
1980- Director of Innomine Chorale
1984 First composition concert at North Point Methodist Church
1986 Second composition concert at North Point Methodist Church
1990-1994 President of the World Association for Chinese Church Music
1990-1995 Director of Hong Kong International Institute of Music
1993 Composition concert in Shibu, East Malaysia
1994 Composition concert in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
1995 Two composition concerts in Shanghai, China
1995 Full CASH membership
1996 Composition concerts in eight cities in USA and Canada
1996-1997 Freelance reporter of the sacred music section for Christian Weekly (18 months)
1997 Composition concert in Hanchow and Kulangyu, China
1998 Full membership of Hong Kong Composers' Guild
1998 Composition concert for fund raising in Vancouver, Canada
1998- Managing Director of the World Association for Chinese Church Music
1999- Director of Hong Kong Music Institute
1999 Grand composition concert in City Hall Concert Hall with four choirs and six famous Hong Kong singers accompanied by the Hong Kong Sinfonietta
2000 Chairman and conductor of the Hong Kong Chinese Oratorio Society
2001 Second composition concert organized by Vancouver Oratorio Society for fund raising purpose
2001 Four composition concerts in Auckland, New Zealand
 
Awards
1997 Three compositions were awarded at the Hong Kong Chinese Church Music Competition
1977 Two compositions were awarded at the Chinese Church music competition in Taipei, Taiwan


Major Compositions
Vocal/Chorus
God has Promised, Op.1 (1953) 5'
Psalm No.23, Op.2 (1954) 3'
A Sinner's Prayer, Op.3 (1954) 4'
God's Love, Op.4 (1954) 3'
Lord, Come Live in my Heart, Op.5 (1955) 3'
I will Follow Jesus, Op.6 (1956) 2'
Climb up the Mountain, Op.7 (1956) 2'
Holy Spirit Revive Me, Op.8 (1956) 3'30"
Song of Marriage, Op.9 (1980) 3'
Think of Your First Faith, Op.10 (1982) 3'30"
Vow to Love Thee, Op.11 (1982) 2'30"
The Challenge of Times, Op.12 (1984) 2'30"
Bell of Christmas, Op.13 (1984) 5'
Be Happy in God Always, Op.14 (1984) 3'30"
Father's Prayer, Op.15 (1982) 6'
Work for Our Lord, Op.16 (1984) 2'
Praise of Love, Op.17 (1984) 3'
The Source of Life, Op.18 (1984) 4'
Song of an Orphan, Op.19   (1985) 4'30"
Eternal Love, Op.20 (1986) 3'30"
Song of Thanksgiving, Op.21 (1986) 2'30"
Has the Lord Deserted You, Op.22 (1986) 5'30"
So that You may Know, Op.23 (1991) 3'30"
For I am with You, Op.24 (1991) 5'30"
Lord, I will Follow You, Op.25 (1990) 4'
You Must Have New Life, Op.26 (1992) 2'30"
Be a Good Disciple Example, Op.27 (1992) 1'30"
There's No Fear in Death, Op.28 (1992) 2'
Teach Me How to Pray, Op.29 (1984) 1'30"
Grant Us Peace, Lord, Op.30 (1992) 2'30"
Praise Ye the Lord, Op.31 (1992) 2'30"
Praise be to the Lord, Op.32 (1992) 3'
My Lord Must be with You, Op.33 (1992) 2'30"
Glad Tidings of His Resurrection, Op.34 (1992) 4'
The Grace of Our Lord Never Changed, Op.35 (1992) 4'
Please Listen to my Prayer, Op.36 (1992) 2'
The Song of Youth, Op.37 (1992) 3'
To be Saved Today, Op.38  (992) 3'30"
Lord, I will Praise You, Op.39 (1993) 3'30"
Sacred Music and Life, Op.40 (1993) 3'
The Wonderful Love, Op.41 (1982) 2'30"
God Bless China, Op.42 (1996) 2'
Because of Love, Op.53 (2000) 4'
Nightingale, Op.54 (1998) 2'
尊主頌 Op.55 (1999) 6'
當感謝 Op.56 (1999) 5'
無往不利 Op.57 (1998) 3'30"
Lord's Sermon  Op.58 (2001) 2'

Major Publications - Choir Anthem Collections
God has promised, 1982
Holy Spirit Revive Me, 1984
Eternal Love, 1986
Ling-Siu Praise Songs, 1986
Praise be to the Lord, 1988
Lord I will Praise You, 1996
Beloved Hymns, 2001

Discography
God has Promised, cassette tape in 1984
Holy Spirit Revive Me, cassette tape in 1986
Praise be to the Lord, CD in 1992
God's Love, CD in 1998
Praise and Thanksgiving, VCD in 1999