Music Training．Ensemble Playing．Collaborative Creation and Performance

Programme Content

• To learn the basic musical knowledge including pitch, melody, rhythm, harmony etc.
• To develop the performance and ensemble skills through performing arranged/ commissioned repertories of e-Orch in ensemble training
• To get to know the application of different musical elements through music creation activities
• To form e-Orch and perform in the finale concert
• To enhance students’ performing experience and allow students to understand the timbres and playing techniques of acoustic instruments through arranging the joint performance of e-Orch and the Chinese/ Western instrumental ensembles of the Music Office
• Awards will be presented at the Finale Concert as encouragement

 

Programme Details

Module	Date	Session	Venue	Content
Module 1 Ensemble Performance	October 2023 to January 2024	8 sessions 1.5 hrs/ session	School campus	Learn solid musical knowledge, different musical instruments, timbres and musical styles through progressive ensemble performance exercises using tablets.
Module 2 Collaborative Creation	February to May 2024	8 sessions 1.5 hrs/ session	School campus	Learn how to apply various musical elements and enjoy the joy of collaborative creation.
Module 3 Concert Rehearsal	June 2024	4 sessions 1.5 hrs/ session	School campus/ Music Office Music Centres	Form an e-Orch and participate in the joint rehearsals with the instrumental ensembles of the Music Office.
Module 4 Finale Concert	7 July 2024 7:30pm (tentative)	1 concert	Hong Kong City Hall	Première of students’ collaborative compositions for e-Orch Performance of the arranged/ commissioned e-Orch works with the Music Office’s instrumental ensembles Award ceremony

The Music Office will notify the successful schools of the schedule and arrangements of the programme.
The Music Office reserves the right to change the programme and its relavant arrangements.

Application Procedures

Deadline: 2 June 2023 (Fri)

1. Complete the application form and submit via email (moarttech@lcsd.gov.hk) or fax (3104 1352).
2. The Music Office will acknowledge the schools' applications by email. If any school does not receive the Acknowledgement of Application by 7 June (Wed), please check with the Music Office before 5pm on this day.

 

Required equipment

School (For Instructor)	Each participating student
• Computer with internet access • Projector and screen • Wireless microphone with cover • PA System with 3.5mm jack input • 1-meter 3.5mm aux audio cable	• iPad (with iPadOS 15 or later) • Portable speaker (compatible with 3.5mm jack input) • 3.5mm aux audio cable • Music stand (non-foldable, for placing iPad and portable speaker)

Selection Criteria

If the programme is oversubscribed, selection will be made by ballot. Only selected schools will be invited to attend the online interview in late June. The schools should provide a brief overview of the school facilities and other required information during the interview. After the assessment of the teaching team of the Education University of Hong Kong, schools will be notified of the application results and the arrangement of the programme before 14 July (Fri).

 

Programme Fee

Successful schools are required to pay the programme fee of $10,000 by 15 September (Fri) according to the payment details stated on the successful notification. All fees paid are non-refundable.

 

Awards

The following awards will be decided by the professional adjudication panel and presented in the Finale Concert as encouragement:

e-Orch Performance Award	Original e-Orch Composition Award	Outstanding e-Orch Student Award
School with exceptional performance in the concert	Outstanding original e-Orch composition	Nominated by the programme instructors and the school music teachers for the outstanding e-Orch member

Each participating student will be awarded a certificate of attendance as recognition of participation.

 

Points to note

1. The Music Office shall have the absolute discretion to capture, make, take and use any photographs, sound recordings or films of the programme and to retain the right to edit, modify, publish and use any intellectual creation (including original works, arranged works, moving images or still images) made during the course of programmme for any lawful purposes, including but not limited to archive, advertising and promotion of the programme.
2. The Music Office reserves the right to change the arrangement of trainings, rehearsals or concert due to contingency (e.g. inclement weather or epidemic situation).
3. Should there be disputes, the Music Office reserves the right of the final decision.