School Music Workshop Series
Check out free music activities for students!
Music Office presents the School Music Workshop Series through four themes, “Music New Horizon”, “Online Programme”, “Jazz Hub” and “I’m a Fine Music DJ”, offering a range of activities including themed talks, ensemble playing and online music programmes. Online (by Zoom) or face-to-face options will be offered in some of the activities to provide flexibility for schools and follow the anti-epidemic measures.
Application Method
Interested schools may send the completed Application Form (Chinese only) via email or fax to the Activities and Promotion Section of the Music Office on or before 28 January 2022. All workshops are free and will be conducted in Cantonese. For schools which were unsuccessful in their previous submission have to resubmit their applications. If the workshop is oversubscribed, priority will be given to those schools which are new or unsuccessful applicants in the last recruitment exercise, and the places will be allocated by ballot according to their order of priority. Selected schools will be contacted to confirm the date and arrangement of the workshop.
Email: moschoolworkshop@lcsd.gov.hk
Fax: 3104 1352
Enquiry: 2158 6470 / 2158 6466 / 3842 7776
*Music Office reserves the right to change the programme and speakers
“Music New Horizon” Workshop
| Date | April – June 2022 |
| Duration | 1 hr |
| Venue | Campus of the participating schools or online (Zoom) |
| Target | Primary and Secondary students (Please refer to the suggested target participants specified for each activity) |
| No. of participants | 150–200 |
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| Workshop 1 | Musical 101 |
| Suitable for Primary 4 – Secondary 3 students |
The speakers will introduce the history of musical theatre, share the favourite musical theatre hits including classics from local and overseas’ musicals and guide students how to appreciate musicals, an art form that integrates music, drama and dance.
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Seth Chan Artistic director and Co-founder of Musical Trio, Musical actor |
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Ernestine Ho Musical actress and Singing coach |
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Melodee Mak Musical actress and Singing coach |
| Workshop 2 | iJam music composition |
| Suitable for Primary 4 – Secondary 6 students |
You can make your own music! Get to know the basic elements of pop music and then you can create your own work by the online application in a tablet anytime, anywhere!
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Dawn Li Indie singer-songwriter |
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Yanny Leung Indie singer-songwriter |
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| Workshop 3 | Music and Emotion |
| Suitable for Primary 4 – Secondary 6 students |
How does music evoke our emotions? Credential music therapists explain the relationship between music and emotions. Students can enjoy the relaxing experience under the guidance of the speakers.
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Cat Chau Registered Social Worker and Registered music therapist (Australia) |
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Angel Leung Board certified music therapist (USA and Canada) |
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| Workshop 4 | Stay musically intelligible! （New） |
| Suitable for Secondary 1 – 6 students |
How can we write intelligible melodies ("啱音") for the lyrics? The speaker will share tips and tricks through an array of choral and instrumental music works with students who are interested in songwriting or lyric writing.
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Prof. Chan Kai-young Assistant Professor, Department of Music, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong-based Composer |
Online Programme
| Programme release date | March – June 2022 |
| Broadcast channel | Music Office YouTube channel |
| Programme 1 | My Main Stage x MO Music Production House |
| Suitable for Secondary 1 – 6 students |
The highly sought-after music producer and director Mr. Chiu Tsang-hei will talk about the development of creative music industry in Hong Kong and the process of music-making, alongside guest live performance in each episode. Interested schools can nominate 2 to 4 students to join an online interview with Mr. Chiu and get the first-hand information of how to be a professional musician towards the end of the talk.
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Chiu Tsang-hei Highly sought-after music producer and music director |
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| Programme 2 | Music talk – Close Encounter to Traditional Japanese Music |
| Suitable for Primary 4 – Secondary 6 students |
It’s time to start our Japanese music journey! Prof. Pak Tak-wan will guide students to discover the traditional Japanese culture through live music demonstration of the traditional Japanese musical instruments.
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Prof. Pak Tak-wan Head of Academic Studies in Music, School of Music, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts |
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“I’m a Fine Music DJ” Workshop
Workshop and Extension Activity
Suitable for Primary 4 – Secondary 6 students
1. Workshop
Professional radio presenters from Radio Television Hong Kong Radio 4 will share the work of classical music DJ and introduce the Chinese and Western music to students. Apart from music appreciation, students will also experience once to be a radio host to present music in a radio programme.
| Date | 21 March – 8 April 2022 |
| Duration | 1 hr |
| Venue | Campus of the participating schools or online (Zoom) |
| No. of participants | 150 – 200 |
2. Extension Activity at Radio 4 (completion of the above workshop is a prerequisite)
Participating schools are invited to nominate 2 – 4 students to be the student-hosts in live radio programme at Radio 4, sharing Chinese and Western music and their school music activities with audience. Interested schools may visit our Facebook page for more details.
| Date | Late April – July 2022 |
| Duration | 30 mins |
| Venue | Radio 4, Radio Television Hong Kong (TBC) |
| In association with | Sponsored by |
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“Jazz Hub” Music Experience Scheme
Programme will be conducted in two phases (November 2021–March 2022)
Suitable for Primary 4 – Secondary 6 students
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Anna Fan Jazz Drummer |
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| Phase 1 | Jazz appreciation workshop |
Conducted by Ms. Anna Fan, professional jazz percussionist, this engaging workshop starts with an introduction of the development of jazz music, followed by live demonstration and engaging activities which students are able to feel the rhythm and acquire performance techniques of jazz music.
| Duration | 1 hr |
| Venue | Campus of the participating schools or online (Zoom) |
| No. of participants | 150–200 |
| Phase 2 | Jazz ensemble training (School orchestral/ band members who attended the Phase 1 workshop and passed the selection by the guest speaker) |
Selected school orchestral/ band members will receive on-the-spot coaching from the speaker. Apart from learning jazz articulation and style, members will join hands to perform tuneful jazz excerpts at the final session.
| Duration | 5 sessions in total, 1.5 hours per session |
| Venue | Campus of the participating schools or online (Zoom) |
| Equipment required | Participating schools have to provide piano and jazz drum set |
| No. of orchestral/band members | Around 10–15 (3-4 nominations for each section are preferred) |
| Instruments/ Parts | Percussion (Percussion / Guitar / Piano / Bass / Double Bass) Winds (Woodwind / Brass instruments) Strings Vocal |
| Enrolment requirements | Instrumental sections - School orchestral/ band members should have a minimum of 3 years study on the designated musical instrument, or have attained ABRSM Grade 3, or equivalent Vocal section - Choral singing experience is preferred |
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