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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

①	All the courses are designed for music beginner without musical training background;
②	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)

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)

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

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

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.