2023 Summer Music Workshops

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2023 Summer Music Workshops

Students aged 4 and 15 years are welcome to join!

Date July – August 2023
Study Mode On-site / Online via Zoom
Venue Music Office designated music centres
Eligibility
All the courses are designed for music beginner without musical training background;
Participant must meet the age requirement as stated in each course. Age is calculated as at 18 July 2023.
Language Cantonese
Award Students attended 80% of the lessons will be eligible for the award of the Certificate of Attendance
Enquiry 2158 6467 / 3842 7776


The Music Office reserves the right to change / cancel the Workshops.
The applicants will be notified for any changes in lesson dates and time.

Click here Online Application (Application Deadline: 5 June)

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Aged 4-6 Parent-child Jolly Music Time

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Aged 4-6 Parent-child Jolly Music Time


The course instructor of this paired music workshop will introduce basic music concepts such as note values, music notation, rhythms and different Western and Chinese musical instruments, and help children to develop their sense of rhythm, listening skills and concentration through an array of interactive activities.

Target Participants Children aged 4 to 6, each with an accompanying parent / adult
Lesson 5 lessons, 1 hour and 15 minutes each
Tuition Fee $350
Quota per class 20 pairs of student and parent/ adult
Required materials
On-site: Basic stationery, including blue or black ballpoint pen, 2B pencils, color pens and eraser
Online: Computer/ electronic device (e.g. tablet) equipped with webcam and wireless or broadband network data, and download the software Zoom for participating

On-site classes

Class Code Date Time Venue
23KT-JMT-01P 24 – 28 July 14:00 - 15:15 Kwun Tong Music Centre
23KT-JMT-02P 24 – 28 July 15:30 - 16:45 Kwun Tong Music Centre
23HK-JMT-03A 31 July – 4 August 09:45 - 11:00 Hong Kong Music Centre
23HK-JMT-04A 31 July – 4 August 11:15 - 12:30 Hong Kong Music Centre
23TW-JMT-05P 7 – 11 August 14:00 - 15:15 Tsuen Wan Music Centre
23TW-JMT-06P 7 – 11 August 15:30 - 16:45 Tsuen Wan Music Centre
23TW-JMT-07A 14 – 18 August 09:45 - 11:00 Tsuen Wan Music Centre
23TW-JMT-08A 14 – 18 August 11:15 - 12:30 Tsuen Wan Music Centre
23ST-JMT-09P 14 – 18 August 14:00 - 15:15 Shatin Music Centre
23ST-JMT-10P 14 – 18 August 15:30 - 16:45 Shatin Music Centre
23MK-JMT-11A 21 – 25 August 09:45 - 11:00 Mongkok Music Centre
23MK-JMT-12A 21 – 25 August 11:15 - 12:30 Mongkok Music Centre



Zoom classes

Class Code Date Time
23OP-JMT-01P 31 July – 4 August 14:30 - 15:45
23OP-JMT-02P 31 July – 4 August 16:00 - 17:15
23OP-JMT-03A 7 – 11 August 10:00 - 11:15
23OP-JMT-04A 7 – 11 August 11:30 - 12:45

Aged 5-12 Kingdom of Music Terminology (NEW)

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Aged 5-12 Kingdom of Music Terminology (NEW)

 

The instructor of this paired music workshop will introduce common musical terms and develop children’s music appreciation through different work of famous composers in a funny approach.

 

Target Participants Children aged 5 – 8 and 9 - 12, each with an accompanying parent / adult
Lesson 5 lessons, 1 hour each
Tuition Fee $280
Quota per class 50 pairs of student and parent/ adult
Required materials Computer/ electronic device (e.g. tablet) equipped with webcam and wireless or broadband network data, and download the software Zoom for participating

 

Aged 5-8

Class Code Date Time
23OP-MTK-01A 24 – 28 July 10:00 – 11:00

 

Aged 9-12

Class Code Date Time
23OP-MTK-02A 24 – 28 July 11:30 – 12:30

 

Aged 6-9 Musical Instrument Kaleidoscope

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Aged 6-9 Musical Instrument Kaleidoscope

 

This paired music workshop is designed for children and parents to get to know the appearance, tone colours and characteristics of the Chinese and Western musical instruments by viewing and listening to the live demonstration of the Music Office instrumental instructors. Through the close encounters, children will explore their favourite instruments and get prepared for their music learning in the future.

 

Target Participants Children aged 6 – 9. each with an accompanying parent / adult
Lesson 3 lessons, 1 hour and 15 minutes each
Tuition Fee $210
Quota per class 25 pairs of student and parent/ adult
Required materials Basic stationery, including blue or black ballpoint pen, 2B pencils, color pens and eraser

 

Class Code Date Time Venue
23ST-MIT-01A 18 – 20 July 10:30 - 11:45 Shatin Music Centre
23ST-MIT-02P 18 – 20 July 14:00 - 15:15 Shatin Music Centre

 

Aged 10-15 iJam Music-making

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Aged 10-15 iJam Music-making

 

This music workshop is taught by professional song producer. Students will learn the fundamental skills in music production and experience music making by using the software application on iPad.

 

Target Participants Teens aged 10 - 12 and 13 - 15
Lesson 5 lessons, 1hours 30 minutes each
Tuition Fee $420
Quota per class 15
Required materials

iPad

Operating system: iPad OS 14.0 or later; Available capacity: 8 GB or more

[Suitable models: iPad Pro, iPad mini 4, iPad (5th generation or later), iPad Air (2nd generation or later) ] 

 

Aged 10 - 12

Class Code Date Time Venue
23ST-JAM-01A 14 – 18 August 09:45-11:15 Shatin Music Centre
23ST-JAM-02A 14 – 18 August 11:30-13:00 Shatin Music Centre
23HK-JAM-03P 14 – 18 August 14:00-15:30 Hong Kong Music Centre
23MK-JAM-04P 21 – 25 August 16:00-17:30 Mongkok Music Centre

 

Aged 13 - 15

Class Code Date Time Venue
23HK-JAM-05P 14 – 18 August 16:00-17:30 Hong Kong Music Centree
23MK-JAM-06P 21 – 25 August 14:00-15:30 Mongkok Music Centre

Phase 1 Application (Balloting)


Online application 
Application deadline: 5 June (Mon)


Upon completion of application, applicant will receive an application number for checking the balloting results afterwards.

Applicant who does not receive the acknowledgement of application, along with an application number by 7 June should check with the Music Office before 5pm on that day to confirm the application. Upon submission of application, the applicant is deemed to have fully understood and agreed to comply with all class rules in connection with the Summer Music Workshops of the Music Office.

 

Balloting Result

 

Oversubscribed workshops will be processed by ballot. Applicants are welcome to attend the ballot to be conducted at the Shatin Music Centre on 8 June at 11:00am. Applicants can check the balloting results on our webpage from 9 June onwards.

Payment Method

 

Successful applicants should submit the workshop fee through the following methods by 19 June, otherwise, he/she will be deemed to have given up the application and his/her place will be opened to the applicants on the waiting list. All fee paid are non-refundable or non-transferable. Payment receipt will be issued after payment, applicants should read carefully the class details on the payment receipt, present the receipt at the first lesson and kept it until the end of the workshop.

1. Online payment:

A specific link will be provided in the notification email for online payment by VISA, MasterCard, UnionPay, JCB or PPS (For PPS internet account holders only). After online payment, only online receipt will be given and no separate receipt will be issued.

 

2. By post / in person:
Successful applicant may submit the cheque by post # or in person to Music Office Shatin Music Centre (Rm721, 7/F, Sha Tin Government Offices, 1 Sheung Wo Che Road, Shatin, NT).

1. A crossed cheque made payable to the "The Government of the HKSAR". Please also state the application number and name of student at the back of the cheque. Postdated cheques will not be accepted.
2. Service hours of Music Office payment collection service: Monday to Friday (Closed on Public Holidays) 10am to 12nn and 2pm to 4pm.
3. A stamped # and self-addressed envelope is required for applicants who submit by mail.
4. If any applicant enrolled does not receive the payment receipt on or before 21 June, please check with Music Office accordingly.
There will be a waiting list for all oversubscribed workshops with effective until 3 July. If places are available after the payment due date for successful applicants, the applicants on the waiting list will be notified of the payment details from 23 June by email according to the priority order on the waiting list. If applicants do not receive any notification by 3 July, he/she may assume that his/ her application is unsuccessful.

Unsuccessful applicants can apply for the workshops not fully taken up in Phase 1 application on a first-come-first-served basis. No notification will be sent to applicants for the remaining quota enrolment.

 

# Underpaid mail items will not be accepted and such items will be returned to the sender or disposed of by the Hongkong Post.

 

Remaining Quota Enrolment (First-come-first-served) : from 7 July to one working day before class commencement

 

For workshops not fully taken up in Phase 1 application, the remaining quotas will be available on our webpage from 5 July, 10am, and will be released for open application on a first-come-first-served basis from 7 July, 10am onwards. 

 

Applicants should download the application form on our webpage and submit the completed application form, together with the workshop fee (a crossed cheque made payable to "The Government of the HKSAR"; postdated cheques will not be accepted) in person or by a representative to the Shatin Music Centre (Rm721, 7/F, Sha Tin Government Offices, 1 Sheung Wo Che Road, Shatin, NT). Quota tags will be distributed at 10am on the first day of the remaining quota enrolment, and all applications will be processed according to the order of tag numbers.

 

Each applicant is allowed to submit a maximum of two applications, with limited quotas on a first-come-first-served basis.

If the Hong Kong Observatory issues a Red/ Black Rainstorm Warning Signal, Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal Pre-No.8 or Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.8 or above at any time during
7 am - 10 am, or the Shatin Music Centre have to be closed due to special circumstance on the first day of the remaining quota enrolment (i.e. 7 July), the enrolment will be postponed to 10 July. If the inclement weather / special circumstance continues, please pay attention to the announcement on the Music Office’s website for the latest enrolment arrangements.

Class Rules and Remarks

 

1. Trainees shall attend the lessons in person and shall not ask another person to take their places during lessons.
2. Trainees shall not change class without permission; otherwise, their right of attendance will be terminated and no refund or transfer of tuition fee will be made.
3. Trainees shall be punctual in class and shall not be absent from classes without valid reasons as absenteeism adversely affects learning progress. The Music Office will not arrange make-up class or refund for absentees.
4. Trainees are not allowed to make audio/ video recording, take photos, screenshots or rebroadcast in class in order to protect the privacy of all parties. 
5. The Music Office reserves the rights to change the class arrangement due to contingency (e.g. venue closed, extreme weather or epidemic situation). Trainees have no right to oppose the same.
6. Classes will be suspended and postponed accordingly when the Music Office fails to arrange a substitute for any instructor who is absent due to sickness or an emergency. The Music Office will not arrange another make-up class or refund for individual trainee who is unable to attend the scheduled make-up class.
7. At any time during the three-hour period before classes under the below condition, classes will be cancelled without notification and no make-up class or refund will be arranged:
i. The Hong Kong Observatory issues a Red/Black Rainstorm Warning or
ii. The Hong Kong Observatory issues a "Pre-No. 8 Special Announcement” or hoists Typhoon Signal No. 8 or above.
[Classes will be conducted as scheduled if the above rainstorm warning or typhoon signal is lowered three hours before class (e.g. if the typhoon signal is lowered at 11am, classes starting before 2pm will still be cancelled while classes starting from 2pm and onwards will be held as usual). It is at the discretion of parents as to whether to let their children attend classes.]
8. The Music Office reserves the rights to make and retain audio and visual recordings of the trainees during the class or other functions held by the Music Office for the purposes of archive, reference and publicity of Music Office’s activities.


On-site classes

9. Trainees shall present their payment receipts and identification documents (original or copy) at the first lesson for verification by the instructors or staff of the Music Office.
10. Arriving late and/or leaving early for more than 15 minutes shall be regarded as absent.
11. No eating, drinking or smoking is allowed in the class.
12. Please set the mobile phones on silent mode and ensure that other sound and light emitting devices are switched off in the class.
13. Trainees shall take good care of the facilities in the classroom, behave in an orderly manner, show respect for instructors, and observe all rules laid down by the Laws of Hong Kong and the Music Office. Otherwise, the Music Office reserves the right to expel them from class, and refund of tuition fee will not be made. Besides, trainees are liable to compensation for damages to public property.
14. To prevent COVID-19 and other infectious diseases, trainees shall maintain their personal hygiene and pay attention to and comply with the latest disease prevention measures and arrangements of the venues and the HKSAR Government.


Zoom classes

15. Trainees are required to prepare their own computer/ electronic device (e.g. tablet) equipped with webcam and wireless or broadband network data, and download the software Zoom for participating the lessons in advance.
16. Individual meeting ID, passcode and link of the Zoom lesson will be sent by email one week before the class commencement. Trainees shall not disclose the said information to others.
17. To facilitate the attendance checking and monitor the trainees’ learning progress, trainees shall make sure their cameras are switched on and attend the lesson in a quiet location throughout the lesson.

Certificate of Attendance

 

Trainees attended 80% of the lessons will be eligible for the award of the Certificate of Attendance. Eligible trainees should collect the certificates between 18 September and 31 October 2023 by presenting their payment receipts at the Shatin Music Centre (Rm721, 7/F, Sha Tin Government Offices, 1 Sheung Wo Che Road, Shatin, NT). Trainees who fail to collect the certificates during the collection period are deemed to have given up the same, and reissuance will not be made by the Music Office.