Assistant Professor Terrence Ling Hung Shu
Head of Programme, Diploma
Academic Qualifications
Master of Education (Educational Leadership & Management)
BMus (Hons) Contemporary - Drums Performance
Areas of Interest
Terrence Ling Hung Shu is an assistant professor of Music at UCSI University and an emerging leader in vocal arts, choral direction, and contemporary music education in Southeast Asia. As founder and artistic director of the Malaysian Voices Collective, he plays a significant role in shaping Malaysia’s vocal arts ecosystem by creating platforms that nurture young musicians, empower diverse communities and promote artistic collaboration. His flagship initiative, the Borneo International Vocal Arts Festival, has grown into one of East Malaysia’s most influential artistic events, bringing together singers, educators and performers from around the world through competition, performance and cultural exchange.
At UCSI University, Terrence serves as head of the Diploma in Music Performance Programme, where he leads initiatives in talent development, curriculum innovation and student engagement. He is regularly invited to serve as an adjudicator for vocal and choral competitions in Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Finland and has conducted workshops and masterclasses throughout Southeast Asia.
As a choral conductor, Terrence has led ensembles to international recognition across Asia and Europe, including the Absolute Winner title at the 10th International Choir Festival Grand Prix Pattaya (2017), the Special Conductor’s Prize in Croatia (2019) and the Artistic Achievement Award at the Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod (2022).
Beyond the choral field, he has collaborated with major ensembles including the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra and appeared at festivals such as the Singapore International Jazz Festival and Borneo Jazz Festival. Since 2014, he has released three jazz albums. Through his work as an educator, conductor and artistic leader, Terrence continues to create a vibrant and evolving vocal culture in Malaysia and beyond.
Performances (as Chorus Master)
- "Amadeus Live" with Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, 2026
- "Holst's The Planets: A Cosmic Symphony" with Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra & Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, 2025
- Demon Slayer in Concert, 2025
- ESL ONE Championship Opening Ceremony with Peninsular Festival Orchestra, 2023
- Maldives Independence Gala with National Symphony Orchestra, 2023
Achievements/Awards (as Choir Director)
- Led UCSI University Concert Choir to win the Winner of the Category (Mixed Youth), four Gold Medals and one Silver Medal at the 14th Bali International Choir Festival 2025
- Led UCSI University Singers to perform at "Golden Jubilee Friendship; Sound in Harmony" an international exchange concert with Anshan Normal University Choir at Anshan Grand Theatre, China in 2024
- Led Dames of Harmonia to win a Gold Medal at Sing'n'Joy Bohol, Philippines International Choir Competition 2024
- Led Iridescent Voices to win a Gold Medal at Malaysian Choral Eisteddfod International Choir Festival 2024
- Led Dames of Harmonia to win a Silver Medal at the 6th Singapore International Choir Festival 2023
- Led Dames of Harmonia to win a Gold Medal at MCE National Choir Competition 2022
- Awarded Artistic Achievement in Musical Direction for Open Category at MCE National Choir Competition 2022
- Awarded Best Art and Creativity Award at UCSI University's Research Excellence Award 2022
- Led UCSI University Singers to perform for Bachfest Malaysia Concert titled "OUT OF THE DEPTHS", part of the Bach Cantata Lecture Concert Tour & Bach Pictorial Biography Book Launch in Kuala Lumpur 2022
Performances (as drummer)
- Kuala Lumpur City Opera's The Golden Age of Broadway, 2025
- Royal Selangor Jazz Festival, 2025 & 2024
- UCSI University's "Timeless Standards" with Amelia Ong, 2025
- Disney in Concert, 2024 & 2023
- BOH Cameronian Award Ceremony, 2024
- Broadway & Beyond: A Musical Journey Through Stage and Screen with TUTAN Festival Orchestra, 2024
- SOYA Plan Concert in Arena of Star, 2024
- UCSI University's Concert with Pekka Pylkkänen, 2024
- LOVE Valentines with Philharmonic Winds of Malaysia, 2023
- Boleh Music Festival (and Music Director), 2022
- Malaysian Jazz Piano Festival, 2022
Adjudication (Jury member)
- Himig Handog International Choral Grand Prix, 2026
- Music & Voice of Asia, 2026
- 13th International Vocal Open Competition Malaysia Preliminary Round, 2026
- 5th Ken Steven International Choral Festival, 2025
- 9th The Drummers of China, 2025
- Borneo International Vocal Arts Festival, 2025
- RockFest Malaysia Kuala Lumpur and Borneo Preliminary Round, 2025
- Voices in Bloom International Classical & Contemporary Singing Competition Grand Prix, 2025
- Pertandingan Koir Sekolah Menengah Karnival Cemara Seni Peringkat Negeri Selangor, 2025
- RockFest Malaysia Grand Final, 2024
- 100th Anniversary of MAHA Malaysia Choir Competition, 2024
- Dimash Qudaibergen Live in Malaysia Singing Competition, 2023
- China Let's Sing Malaysian Finals, 2023
- Medan Musik Drum Celebration, 2023
- Cultures of China-Water Cube Cup, Chinese Singing Contest Sarawak Finals, 2022
- UCSI National Music Competition Preliminary Round, 2022
- IX Jean Sibelius International Choir Competition, 2021
Masterclass/ Seminars/Workshop Presenter
- Borneo International Vocal Arts Festival Singing Masterclass, 2025
- GMI Medan Choir Masterclass, 2024
- Anshan Normal University Choir Masterclass, 2024
- Aureus Academy Leading Educators of the World Residency, 2023
- "Find Your Voice" Vocal Workshop, 2023
- UCSI National Music Competition: Audio and Video Recording for Competition, 2022
- Music Nation Speak: Fundamentals of Singing, 2022
- SEADOM 30u30 Dialogue Sessions: Is The Digital World Changing Our Musical Identity, 2022
- Changchun University China: Choral Music in Malaysia, 2021
- UCSI House of Talent: Singing Techniques, 2021
- SunVoice5 Intervarsity Singing Competition (Vocal Coach for Finalists), 2021
- Young Choral Academy: Audio Editing for Virtual Choir, 2021
- World Choral Conducting Network, Member of the Steering Committee, 2025-2027
- Endorsing Artist for Canopus Drums, 2016-present
