Training Programme

School can choose either Course (1) or Course (2), or both courses, according to students’ capability and interest.

 

Course (1): e-Orch Music Making Course

No. of Participating Schools:	2 primary schools / secondary schools
Target Participants:	Primary 4-6 / Secondary 1-3, no musical background is needed
No. of Students:	20 students / school
Programme Period:	January to July 2027
No. of Sessions:	12 sessions, 1.5 hrs/ session
Programme Instructor:	Professional e-Orch instructors and trainee-teachers from the EdUHK
Programme Fee:	$6,200 / school
Content* :	Collaborative Music Creation Venue: School campus	January - May 2027	8 sessions	Form an e-Orch and learn musical knowledge and how to apply various musical elements, develop creativity and imagination, and enjoy the joy of collaborative music creation using tablets.
	Group Practice/ Rehearsals Venue#: School campus/ LCSD venue	June - July 2027	4 sessions	Group practice and rehearse the collaborative e-Orch composition.
	Showcase concert Venue#: Kwai Tsing Theatre	18 July 2027 (Sun)	1 concert	Première of students’ collaborative e-Orch compositions Award ceremony
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 17 or later) Portable speaker (compatible with 3.5mm jack input) 30cm 3.5mm aux audio cable Music stand (non-foldable, for placing iPad and portable speaker)

 

Course (2): e-Orch Training and Co-creative Course

No. of Participating Schools:	2 primary schools/ secondary schools
Target Participants:	Primary 4-6 / Secondary 1-3, participants should have attained Grade 4 Practical Exam of ABRSM or Central Conservatory of Music (Beijing) of any western and Chinese instruments; or have a minimum of 4 years study on that instrument; or over 2 years of electronic ensemble experience; or equivalent. If some of the participating students do not meet the music qualification criteria, schools may indicate in the application form for Music Office and EdUHK’s consideration.
No. of Students:	20 students / school
Programme Period:	October 2026 to July 2027
No. of Sessions:	20 sessions, 1.5 hrs/ session
Programme Instructor:	Professional e-Orch instructors and trainee-teachers from the EdUHK
Programme Fee:	$10,400 / school
Content*:	Ensemble Performance Venue: School campus	October 2026 to January 2027	8 sessions	Form an e-Orch and learn improvisation skills, different musical instruments, timbres and styles through progressive ensemble performance exercises using tablets.
	Collaborative Music Creation Venue: School campus	February - May 2027	8 sessions	Learn how to apply various musical elements, develop creativity and imagination, and enjoy the joy of collaborative music creation.
	Group Practice/ Rehearsals Venue#: School campus/ LCSD venue	June - July 2027	4 sessions	Group practice and joint rehearsals with the in-school music instrumental ensemble
	Showcase concert Venue#: Kwai Tsing Theatre	18 July 2027 (Sun)	1 concert	Première of students’ collaborative e-Orch compositions Performance of the e-Orch works with the in-school music instrumental ensemble Award ceremony
Required Equipment:	Same as Course (1)

 

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

^# Schools shall arrange for their own transportation to and from the Venue.

 

Awards

• Certificate of Attendance – Participating e-Orch members who completed the course
• e-Orch Original Award – The most outstanding original e-Orch composition, nominated by the professional adjudication panel
• Most Outstanding e-Orch Student Award – The most outstanding e-Orch member of each participating school, jointly nominated by the e-Orch instructors and the school music teachers

Application

Deadline: 11 June 2026 (Thu)

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’ application by e-mail. If any school does not receive the Acknowledgement of Application by 15 June (Mon), please call the Music Office before 5pm on this day.

 

Selection Criteria

If the programme is oversubscribed, selection will be made by ballot. Only selected schools will be invited to attend the Zoom interview on 29 June or 2 July. The schools should provide a brief overview of the school facilities and other required information during the interview. Schools will be notified of the application results and the arrangement of the programme before 17 July (Fri).

 

Programme Fee

Course (1) e-Orch Music Making Course: $6,200/ school
Course (2) e-Orch Training and Co-creative Course: $10,400/ school

Successful schools are required to pay the programme fee by 30 September (Wed) according to the payment details stated on the successful notification. All fees paid are non-refundable.

 

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.