Joseph Kam is a violist, violinist and conductor. He graduated from the University of Michigan, where he earned his master and doctoral degrees in musical arts. Joseph Kam has a reputation of an outstanding concertmaster. He was the viola principal of the Lansing Symphony Orchestra (USA).

He performed as a soloist in the China Viola Festival (2007) jointly hosted by the China Viola Society and the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. He participated in various renowned music festivals in North America and Europe, and performed with world famous musicians. He is also an active recording artist. His recent chamber music recording was released under Naxos Rights International Limited.

As an active orchestral conductor, Joseph Kam was a member of Conductors Guild, USA. Joseph Kam is currently a conductor of the Hong Kong Youth Symphony Orchestra.